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N A N D I N I B H A S K A R Curriculum Vitae Address: 103 Estridge Way Tonbridge, TN10 4JU Kent , UK Mobile: 0781 30 84 535 Email: nandinibhaskar.ar@gmail.com BhaskarN@cardiff.ac.uk Education Sep 2010- MSc Environmental Design of Buildings (Distinction) Sep 2011 Welsh School of Architecture Cardiff University Wales, UK

Dissertation : Evaluation of Double Skin Facades for Environmental Performance in Hot Climates: A Case Study in India (Distinction)

2000-2005 Bachelor of Architecture (First Division) TVB School of Habitat Studies Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India Skills developed

Creativity and problem solving ability

Communicating an idea using different media

Design process driven by sustainability and energy efficiency

Evaluation of a building’s environmental performance

Understanding of environmental assessment procedures (SAP and Code for Sustainable homes)

Professional Experience

Over five years of experience in the design and construction of energy efficient and low cost developments

Sound conceptual and analytical design skills

Ability to consider issues from a wide range of perspectives to arrive at context specific solutions

Comprehensive knowledge of LEED certifications and other environmental assessment codes

Excellent project management and communication skills Jan 2010 – Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), www.igbc.in Sep 2010 Post: Architect- Green Buildings Department Role : Certifying buildings under LEED India and IGBC rating systems

Projects -Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly, Annanootrandu Library, HBS Corporate Office, Dabur Manufacturing Unit, C A Technologies, TATA Housing, Mahindra Lifespace Research Projects: - IGBC Homes: Detailed reference guide for environmental assessment of homes

-IGBC Green Townships :- Led a team of 3 in the research and development

of a pilot rating system for environmental assessment of upcoming township developments in India Papers and Report: - Report on low carbon strategy for inclusive

growth in building sector - Draft guidelines for design of green campuses - Environmental guidelines for Building sector in Maharashtra, India

- Facilitating green building movement in Bihar, India Skills Developed: - Gained comprehensive knowledge of design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings

-Expertise in LEED, LEED India and IGBC certification programs -Conducting feasibility studies to aid in assessing and improving environmental performance of projects

Dec 2007 – Shankar Narayan Architects, www.shankarch.com Dec 2009 Post: Project Architect

Role: Involved in all aspects of architectural practice from concept development to design development, 3D modelling, costing, tendering, technical drawings, site supervision, bill checking, liaising with clients, consultants and contractors. Projects: “Bean -Me Up” Restaurant, Nampally Exhibition Grounds, Little Italy Restaurant and Anonym Fashion Store (IIID Interior Design Award 2010) Forest ridge club house, O2 SPA, Ajit Gandhi House, Kidambi House, Sunil Kapoor House, Meena Gupta House Skills Developed: -Competency in producing energy efficient designs and incorporating low cost construction techniques.

- Project management and time management skills - Ability to engage with a wide range of audiences and communicate ideas July 2005 – K T Ravindran Architects and Urban Designers Oct 2007 Post : Architect

Role: Design development, 3D modelling, technical drawings, site supervision, bill checking, liaising with clients, consultants and contractors.

Assisted in numerous publishing works and news paper articles Projects: “Kitchen Museum “- President’s estate, Jindal Memorial, Vivekananda International Centre (lead architect), Ramgopal Residence, Central Information Commission, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Vrindhavan Cultural Centre

Skills Developed: - Quick and accurate drawing skills. -Excellent communication and presentation skills -Ability to perform under pressure and within the specified time frame

Computer Skills Microsoft Office Professional (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), AutoCAD, Ecotect, HTB2,WinAir, Radiance, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Sketch Up. Able to learn and adapt to new software packages with relative ease.

References Prof Phillip Jones K T Ravindran Head of School Principal Architect

Welsh School of Architecture K T Ravindran Architects and Urban Designers Email: jonesp@cardiff.ac.uk Email: ktravindran1@gmail.com Tel: 029 2087 4078 Tel: +91 9810393393