Hi, I'm Dibya.
I am part of the graduating class of 2024 from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo with a passion for innovative design and sustainable practices. In addition to my Bachelor's of Architecture, my academic journey has equipped me with a solid foundation in architectural theory, design principles, and hands-on experience a variety of software, tools and equipment. I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity and problem-solving are key.
During my time at Cal Poly, I was able to work on diverse projects that honed my skills in design and to shape who I wanted to be as a designer. This further allowed me to find and explore my interests in sustainable architectural practices as well as digital fabrication techniques, and how they can be applied to both the design and visualization process.
I wish to continue exploring renewable energy systems and how they can be integrated into architecture, both past and future, and the built environment. I believe that through this process of utilizing these systems, we can increase the quality of the built environment for everyone, regardless of the backgrounds they come from. It is through making the built environment better that we can start building towards a better future for the coming generations. My goal is to contribute to a forward-thinking firm where I can leverage my technical expertise and fresh perspective to make a meaningful impact.
In my free time, I enjoy working on my own personal projects such as crocheting and other textile based crafts.
Explore My Work!
Link to Online Portfolio:
https://issuu.com/d_malla/docs...
Link to Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dm_a...
Cal Poly CAED, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, Architectural History Instructional Student Assistant
-Led discussion for a group of 32 students once of week regarding the course content presented in class during lecture.
-Graded assignments, answered student emails and held office hours regarding any questions or concerns that students may have had about assignments and assessments.
Cal Poly CAED Support Shop and Digital Fabrication Lab, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, Student Technician
-Assisted students with woodshop, metal shop, and fabrication tools, checking them in and out of the facilities, and answering any questions about the tools, ensuring student safety at all times
-Led safety training sessions for all tools, including table saw, planer, and band saws as well as on the laser cutters and cnc mills in the lab.
Maedo Architects, Orange, CA, US, Project Design Intern
-Assisted project designers and senior architects with creating floorplans, drawing sheets, building details and elevations in Autocad and Revit
-Checked and revised previously drawn plans, details and elevations based on markups and notes made in Bluebeam Revu.
Byben, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Intern
-Created and visualised 3D models for new projects
-Post processed 3D models, floorplans, sections and elevations, adhering to the unique graphic style set by the firm in Rhino, Autocad and Photoshop.
Pacific AG Research Group, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, Lead Student Draftsperson
-Worked with the company heads to create plans and elevation drawings for new dorms needed on-site at the agricultural research center in San Luis Obispo
-Produced iterations based on critique and feedback received from supervisor in a timely and satisfactory manner.
-Involved in other small projects within the company including sign design and sorting through old project files and editing them for clarity.
