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Qiuyi Li

Qiuyi Li

Christiansburg, VA, US

 
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About 

As a current Master of Architecture graduate student with a flair for innovation, I have developed a diverse range of skills in site planning, schematic design, and construction documents. With a keen interest in the possibilities of computational design and a desire for challenges, I am eager to explore new opportunities, collaborate with like-minded professionals and contribute to the future of architecture.

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Employment 

Architectural Design and Research Institute of SCUT, Guangzhou, CN, Architectural Intern

Deeply engaged in the schematic design phase for 2 power station projects and 2 educational building projects. Contributions included developing design concepts, translating them into drawings and 3D models, creating analysis diagrams using Adobe CS, and initiating/revising plans and elevations in Revit.

Collaborated with the lead designer to brainstorm initial design concepts and engaged in multiple rounds of iterations for each project. Developed 3D models in SketchUp/Rhino, and refined models based on feedback from principals and clients.

Conducted area and cost calculations using Excel, ensuring the model aligned seamlessly with the design proposal.

Actively contributed to weekly team meetings, creating informative and visually compelling presentation slides that aided the lead designer in conveying design concepts effectively.

Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
 

State Key Lab of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse of Tongji University, Shanghai, CN, Volunteer

Implemented an innovative toilet renovation prototype for low-income rural families, actively participating in the entire process, including conducting field investigations, collecting data, and conducting in-depth research on innovative technologies.

Collaborated extensively in designing comprehensive toilet plan sets, contributing to the successful renovation of over 10 household toilets, led to an enhancement in the local ecological environment and significant improvement of the residents' living conditions.

Dec 2018 - Jul 2020
 

Architectural Design and Research Institute of Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, CN, Architectural Intern

Worked on the SD phase of an LED industry park, collaborated on multiple elevations and sections in line drawings, and gained a deep understanding of architectural design workflow and work responsibilities throughout the collaboration.

Participated in the DD phase of an affordable housing renovation project in NW China, creating plans and elevations in AutoCAD and incorporating feedback from professional architects.

Assisted entertainment tourism village's design team, to ensure the functioning areas planning compliance with building codes, and making necessary modifications.

Feb 2019 - Mar 2019
 

Education 

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA, US, MArch, Master of Architecture II

Aug 2021 - Aug 2023
 

Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, CN, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2015 - Jul 2020
 

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