I am a researcher, designer, communicator who is passionate about enabling people-centered design & experiences in a holistic, engaging and sustainable manner.
A recent graduate of MS Sustainable Design Studies at Cornell University, I am looking for full-time opportunities in sustainable design, planning & strategy.
Specialties:
Sustainability Audits & Reporting | Integrative Design | Strategic Planning | LEED Project Management | User Research | Content Creation & Communication
Sustainable Industrial Solutions, Durham, NC, US, Sustainability Analyst Intern
• Analyzed feasibility & performance metrics to create customized sustainability solutions to reduce energy & resource use up to 30%
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, US, Graduate Researcher & Designer
• Sustainable Strategy for Cornell NYC Tech – LEED NC, ND
• Design Innovation – LEED EB&CI, College of Human Ecology
• Analyzed & cataloged optimal collaborative practices of multiple stakeholders in the development process in Japan, China & USA
• Designed research tools and executed longitudinal study of young adults to analyze factors that promote sustainability
• Analyzed & redesigned Cornell dining user experience to create sustainability communication campaign for waste reduction upto 50% and promoting healthy eating practices
Cornell University Co-operative Extension, Ithaca, NY, US, Student Assistant
• Analyzed energy efficiency rates and consumer behaviors for NYSEG EmPower Program to create change in user behavior
•Research and database management: Sustainable housing, building quality & residential sprawl (with National Center for Healthy Housing and the New York State Department of Health)
•Content Development: Consumer Education Program - New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
•Student Editor: Housing & Home Environment News, NY Stat
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, IN, Project Assistant
• Executed sustainable development project focusing on infrastructure provision & community health for rural sites
* Research -Sustainable architecture & human settlements, Centre for Sustainable Technologies
* Project Planning & Execution - A Community-based bottom-up approach to Integrated sustainable rural infrastructure
* Creating evaluation systems for Sustainable Design & Technology – design effectiveness and environment-society connection
* Research: Building-comfort studies: Climate-responsive architecture & green buildings
ZED Eco Homes, Bangalore, IN, Design Intern
Research: Study of vernacular house forms, Sustainability
principles, Aesthetics & social relationships (culture studies)
Design: Conceptual Design, Building Design & Development
Projects: ZED Earth Homes; TZED Homes ; Red Earth - II
Analysis: Green building evaluation reports
Sujatha Shankar Associates, Chennai, IN, Design Intern
Design Ideation | Building design documentation | Construction Documentation | Site supervision | Building performance analysis |
Narendra Dengle and Associates, Pune, IN, Design Interm
Design Ideation | Building design & Development | Branding & Visual Design | Architectural documentation | Sustainability planning, design & analysis |
Sustainability Innovation Competition, Cornell University, 1st Place
Designed innovative communication & implementation strategy for employee and customer engagement to promote sustainability
Pidilite national award for excellence in Design – Space Planning & Analysis, India, 1st Place
