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Dora Chan

Dora Chan

Ann Arbor, MI, US

 

About 

I suppose I could start by stating that I am an aspiring architect. With my IDP and CIDP nearly complete, and currently studying for the AREs during my masters program, I hope to continue my path towards this profession. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, I have become very familiar with CA codes and territory. However, in the past few years, I have been learning more about the midwest and east coast regions to gain a better understanding of different architectural techniques. I believe in continuing my education at all times in an effort to build upon my own skill set while maintaining the ability to communicate with interdisciplinary groups. In my spare time, I run, rock climb, camp and snowboard.

Employment 

The Ecology Center, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Consultant

Preparing LEED documentation for Gold Certification

Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
 

University of Michigan, Washington, D.C., Consultant

Facilitation of a business improvement district for Dupont Circle.

May 2010 - May 2010
 

Stoecker and Northway Architects, Palo Alto, CA, Architectural Designer

Preparation of construction documents for permit submittals, schematic design, design development, presentation layouts for preliminary and final ARB review, construction administration and project management. Projects varied from high-end residential and commercial to healthcare and hospitality.

Jun 2006 - Jul 2009
 

MBH Architects, Alameda, CA, Library Consultant

Project material board assembly, coordination with manufacturers, informational database management, product filing system set up, and order placement. Projects primarily involved were commercial and hospitality.

Jun 2003 - Dec 2003
 

Education 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MArch, 3G Taubman Architecture Program

M.A. in Architecture

Aug 2009 - current
 

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, Bachelors, Undergraduate Architecture Program

B.A. in Architecture with a Minor in City and Regional Planning

Sep 2002 - May 2006
 

Awards 

Lorch Scholar, Scholarship

2011
 

Threshold Student Honoree Award, Honorable Mention

2011
 

Graduate Honoree, Honorable Mention

2010
 

Scholarship, Scholarship

2010
 

Best Project, 1st Place

2003
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills