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Garima Kaushal

Garima Kaushal

Newark, NJ, US

 

About 

Employment 

The Center for Building Knowledge at NJIT, Newark, NJ, US, Graduate Research Assistant

Designed new logo and developed graded webnairs for EPA’s updated ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
Gathered, analyzed data and presented research findings to govt. and other sponsors for marketing CBK.
Developed architectural schemes, updated websites information resources and research publications.

Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
 

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, Teaching Assistant

Conducting recitation, discussion, proctoring exams and grading of assignments and research projects for undergraduate-level second year Structures course.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
 

D K Engineers & Builders, New Delhi, IN, Design Consultant

Prepared documents for presentations and tender applications.
Discussed the objectives, necessities and financial plan for the projects with the clients.
Designed residences and prepared construction documents, negotiated with contractors and consultants.
Incorporated shop drawings and building codes into the contract documents.
Prepared renderings and 3D models.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
 

Kalpakrit Sustainable Environments, New Delhi, IN, Sustainable Design Analyst

Facilitated green building certification for LEED USGBC, IGBC.
Provided guidelines to contractors, consultants and clients for design and carrying out site work according to LEED.
Analyzed solar geometry of built environments, developed ecologically sensitive architectural solutions.
Generated design alternatives, simulated buildings for enhanced energy efficiency.
Researched and integrated innovative building envelop designs in existing profile.
Prepared conceptual designs, measured drawings and construction documents.
Documented and supervised site work.

May 2008 - Dec 2009
 

Kapoor & Associates, New Delhi, IN, Architect Intern

Created layouts and details on architectural projects according to specifications.
Coordinated the work in a multi-disciplinary team of consultants through the design development and construction phases.
Negotiated with contractors and other professionals, managed client and internal meetings.
Prepared construction documents, carried out site visits, documentation and measured drawings.

Jan 2007 - Apr 2008
 

Mathur Ugam & Associates, New Delhi, IN, Architect Intern

Designed landscape, residential, institutional, urban scale projects for public and private clients.
Created socio-economic responsive design targeting sustainable living.
Researched alternative building materials, technologies, service infrastructure and climatically comfortable buildings.
Prepared presentation and construction drawings and 3D modelling.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
 

Education 

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, IN, US, MArch, Master of Architecture

Jan 2012 - May 2014
 

Awards 

Teaching Assistantship, CoAD, NJIT, Scholarship

2014
 

Certificate of appreciation for representing ‘Best Student Club’ – GSA, NJIT, 1st Place

2014
 

Certificate of appreciation for contribution and support to the graduate student community, Honorable Mention

2014
 

Teaching Assistantship, CoAD, NJIT, Scholarship

2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills