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Hana Khurshid

Hana Khurshid

Ann Arbor, MI, US

 
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About 

A strong believer in the ability of Architecture and Research combined to create innovative solutions in new sustainable ways of design for the now ecological era.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Daniels and Zermack Architects, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Volunteer Architectural Designer

Working on probono projects including a Jewish Community Centre, schools and a library. This includes Structure design, Architectural design, Geothermal and construction documents.

Nov 2022 - current
 

PLUTUS 21, Dallas, TX, US, Architectural Associate (remote)

I have been managing upcoming projects in Dallas, Rockwall, Forth Worth, and Mesquite in Texas. Mesquite is a multifamily town home project with 65 units in 4 acres of land, where I have designed the project from master-planning, house planning till construction and technical details. I overlook all the projects takeoffs, budgeting, and technical drawings.

Sep 2021 - current
 

1to1 Plans, Dallas, TX, US, Architectural Associate (remote)

I prepare drawings for clients for prototyping plans before being built, as well as managing the website blogs

Sep 2021 - current
 

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Lahore, PK, Visiting Faculty

I was appointed as a studio instructor for fourth year students, where we worked on an urban scale. I supervised the winning team for the competition project ‘Riverfront Development of Muzaffarabad’, where we went to Kashmir for site visits.

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
 

Shelter Associates, Lahore, PK, Architect

I was head of planning for a Mosque, where we were experimenting with adobe brick and geothermal energy. I also was redesigning the website for the firm.

Apr 2019 - Jul 2019
 

Alif Laila, Lahore, PK, Head Architect

A Pro-bono project for an NGO, transforming a bus into a school for underprivileged children. Leading the team, implementation of design, documentation and head of design

Feb 2019 - Jul 2019
 

Asadullah arzgani Associates, Lahore, PK, Architectural Intern

Assisted with 3 residential & commercial projects with interior and structural design-preparing architectural drawings and physical 3D models

Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
 

Wasif Ali Associates, Lahore, PK, Architectural Intern

Assisted in preparation of drawings & design processes while 3D modeling in Revit

Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
 

Anjum Mahmood Associates, Lahore, PK, Architectural Intern

Accompanied site visits for documentation, preparing architectural sketches and drawings

Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
 

Education 

KU Leuven, Ghent, BE, Masters, Architecture Resilient and Sustainable Strategies

Graduated with Great Distinction - Magna Cum Laude
Subjects: Architecture & Sustainability, Landscape, Ecology & Urbanism, Building Technology - Integration, Climate Design & Sustainability, Innovative & Sustainable structures

Sep 2019 - Jul 2021
 

National College of Arts Lahore, Lahore, PK, BArch, Architecture

Graduated with Distinction - CGPA 4.0/4.0

Feb 2014 - Jan 2019
 

Awards 

Magna Cum Laude, Award

Graduate from KU Leuven with a Magna Cum Laude

2021
 

Distinction, Award

Graduated NCA with a distinction

2019
 

Areas of Specialization 

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