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Sara Zaina

Sara Zaina

Qatar, IR

 

About 

• PhD Degree in Architecture; and 12 years of experience as a practicing architect. I have extensive
experience designing building and infrastructure projects including fit-out. I intend to obtain professional
recognition as a chartered Architect.
• Competently applied design principles and foundational color theory to projects whilst appreciating the
needs of the client in order to develop the brief.
• Professional attitude and proactive approach to ensure successful delivery to quality expectations.
• Wide range of intellectual skills including analytical skills, problem solving, team working and
management skills.
• A conscientious approach to work, completing tasks with excellent time management skills to meet
deadlines and provide an exemplary standard of services to meet the needs of a diverse client range.
• Flexible approach to work with experience working in diverse environments.
• Ability to contribute ideas and design to the overall brief to attain high quality work.
• Appreciates the importance of excellent merchandising concepts.
• Specific attention to detail without losing sight of the overall objective.
• Excellent computer literacy skills including MS Office Package, 3Dmax, Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper,
AutoCAD, 3D Modelling (BIM), Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.
• Native English speaker and an excellent Arabic speaker.

Employment 

Qatar University, Doha, Graduate Teaching Research Assistant

✓ Teaching Involvement
- Teaching assistant in Design Studio, Ethics and Professional Practice, and Landscape Architecture.
- Help students with design, developing concepts, using software’s, presentation, etc.
- Combining 3D files to display in I-Learn space (Virtual Reality).
- Develop some simple parametric design tools [Grasshopper] for students.
- Preparing course file and updating syllabus as per NAAB ICert Matrix-2019 conditions.
- Involved in the final jury and part of the examination team.
✓ Research Involvement
- Voluntary work related to research in the department
- Assisting with digital printing lap
- Involved in developing and assisting with proposal for Qatar National Museum.
- Eco logo proposal – landscaping conference at Qatar University.
- Involved with designing QU Tent Layout – darb al-saai

Sep 2018 - Nov 2023
 

Bridge Consult, Doha, Architect

✓ Urban planning design and architectural design of residential dwellings and commercial developments.
✓ Interior design, concept through to detailed design.
✓ Manage sustainability in the design.
✓ Trip Generation calculations using local and international manuals.
✓ Traffic impact studies, Traffic Master Planning, Public Transport Studies and access circulation studies.
✓ Analysis of the Access and Circulation within the parking areas.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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✓ Manage the audit trail, design program, and cost savings.
✓ Managing the client, MME and stakeholder requirements.
✓ Compliance to regulations whilst designing and ensuring safety in the design.
✓ Keep the clients satisfied by ensuring that the works are on time, within budget and satisfactory quality.
✓ Ensure that the resources are adequate and motivated with transparent communication.
✓ Studying design change proposals with regards to time and cost variation.
✓ Awareness of NFPA 101 and QCD 2014.
✓ Developing the project business case and managing a team of engineers.

Jan 2012 - Sep 2022
 

Qatar University, Doha, Research Assistant

✓ Preparing for GSM4Q conference (Game Set and Match IV 2019 Qatar).
✓ Involved in NPRP Design, development and use of innovative bio-green facades: Towards improved
urban microclimates and enhanced building thermal performance in Qatar.
✓ Involved in NPRP Multi-Objective Tall Building Topologies – Optimizing for Structural Performance,
Economy, and Sustainability.
✓ Writing research papers, collecting and analysing data.
✓ Contributing in several publications in peer reviewed journals and conferences.
✓ Direct involvement with research team partners from USA and website update.
✓ Creating healthy urban spaces and sustainable building design in Qatar.
✓ Monitoring prebuilding plant covering exterior walls at different orientations.
✓ Training and supervising students.
✓ Working collaboratively with other post-docs and researchers.

Jan 2016 - Aug 2018
 

SNS, Architectural Office, Sydney, AU, Architect

✓ Involved in architectural design, planning, and development.
✓ Predesign figures such as an environmental impact or feasibility study.
✓ Direct communication with council regulations and clients.
✓ Details, construction drawings and direct coordination with MEP and structural engineers

Aug 2010 - Nov 2011
 

Education 

Qatar University, Doha, PhD, Architecture

Jan 2020 - May 2023
 

Qatar University, Doha, Masters, Urban Planning and Design

Jan 2015 - May 2017
 

The University of Sydney, Sydney, AU, Bachelors, Design in Architecture

Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
 

Skills