About
Not every child is fortunate enough to see her childhood dreams come true. However, this applies to me. From my childhood, I remember myself drawing houses, creating their Lego replicas, and using every single piece of furniture and fixture to create a safe shelter to work on my next design project. Years passed, my passions and talents led me to pursue my childhood aspirations at architectural school.
Architect & 3D Visualizer
My name is Saba Mohammadirad. I was born on October 6th, 1994 in Iran. I got my undergraduate degree in Architectural Engineering, with a cumulative GPA of 3.95/4, in 2017, from Soore University.
At the end of the first year of my undergraduate studies, to better understand my major and gain practical experience, I took a voluntary internship at Mahd-e-Kavosh. It was a golden opportunity, as I worked on “Passive and Active Solar Design of DePoint Refrigerator Factory”, which ignited the first sparkles of my interest in sustainable design.
Since the existing factory building had high costs, energy consumption, and negative environmental impacts, to compensate for these, we suggested design-based solutions for the new administrative building. According to the current building's optimal location and orientation, we found it has a high potential in using sunlight for illumination. However, the turning point of our work was the calculated design of the main façade elements to install solar cells. While placing the panels on the roof was the conventional method, it reduced their productivity due to the shading effects. To resolve this, we rotated the entrance overhang to the optimal 45-degree orientation and allocated sufficient width to the windows and cells to make the best use of sunlight. This able the factory not only to reduce energy usage, pollutions, and expenses but generate the required electricity for this section.
This successful approach motivated me to expand my knowledge in environmental issues and sustainability principles in order to apply them in my projects that the trace of which can be seen in my projects and studies. Therefore, I researched the environmental crisis and identified the buildings responsible for a substantial amount of energy consumptions and greenhouse emissions. Thus, I realized that Sustainability is no longer an option but an imperative, and as an architect, the onus is on me to find holistic solutions for this matter.
After graduating from university, before directly proceeding to graduate studies, I continued my job as a professional designer at Pyramid Paydar Arya. My strong passion for sustainable design led me to look for ways to implement my background knowledge in my professional work. However, I realized that although I had done researches and had had professional and educational experiences, focusing on environmental crises, they didn't satisfy my ambitions and motivated me to delve deeper and continue my education at the tertiary level.
My ultimate goal is to fulfill my commitments as an architect toward the world's environment by integrating my knowledge. And I believe, all of us wherever we are and whatever we do can play a role in creating a sustainable society, and help with the preservation of the world. I believe we must value and protect what we have, as there is no planet B! We must not underestimate our abilities, since many successful movements in this direction began with small steps of a single person.
Resume
Education
BEng. in Architectural Engineering
Sep. 2013 - 2017
Soore University, Tehran, Iran
• Bachelor Final Project: Sustainable Design and Analysis of a Music and Dance Academy • Cumulative GPA: 18.31/20.00 (3.95/4)
Software Skills
- Expert: AutoCAD, Revit, Lumion, Twinmotion, Adobe XD, Microsoft Office, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
- Familiar: 3Ds Max, Illustrator, Sketchup
Languages & Test Scores
- English: Fluent
- IELTS Test (Band Score: 7.0)
Listening: 8.0 Reading: 7.0 Speaking: 7.0 Writing: 6.5 (16 November 2019)
- Persian: Native
Teaching Experience
Volunteer IELTS Instructor
Jan. 2020 - Present
Private Tutor, Tehran, Iran
- Taught general English & IELTS academic strategies
- Simulate IELTS exam sections for a better understanding of actual exam & time management learning
- Students successfully achieved their targeted band-scores
Volunteer Professional Software Instructor
2014 - 2017
Private Tutor, Tehran, Iran
- Taught AutoCAD, Lumion, Revit, and Application of Visual Literacy in rendering photorealistic images
- Students used the software to complete their final design projects well ahead of the deadlines
- Gained experience in working with various students with different learning abilities and teaching tailored to the understanding of each one
- Developed public speaking and class management skills through instructing semi-private classes
Professional Experience
Architect at Pyramid Paydar Arya CO.
Apr. 2020 - Present (Full-time)
Feb. 2016 - Feb. 2018 (Part-time)
Tehran, Iran
Worked as Designer and 3D Visualizer
- Designed landscape and elevations of residential buildings
- Created 2D drawings of elevations, plans, and sections of residential and commercial buildings, using AutoCAD and Revit
- Rendered animations and images for visualizations and presentation, using Lumion, Twinmotion, V-Ray, and Photoshop
- Learned urban building codes, design standards, and construction guidelines
- Obtained residential building's planning permission from local municipalities
- Simulated 3D topography models from 2D plans to make the least alterations to the site's natural landform, using Revit
- Attended the "International Building Industry" exhibition
Freelance Architect
Mar. 2018 - Present (Part-time)
Tehran, Iran
Worked as Designer and 3D Visualizer
- Worked remotely and collaboratively on projects with NimaMiM Photography Studio, Lian Curtain, Sazeh Inc. & Luxeme Kitchens Inc.
- Developed 3D models of interior & exterior of residential buildings, using Revit & 3Ds Max
- Created photo-realistic images and animations for visualizations and presentation, using Lumion, Twinmotion, V-Ray, and Photoshop
Internship (Voluntary) at Mahd-e-Kavosh CO.
Jul. - Dec. 2014
Tehran, Iran
Worked as Designer and 3D Visualizer
- Learned AutoCAD and the basics of electrical installation and plumbing drafting, also supervised the compliance of installation drafting with architectural plans, while working on Fasham Residential Villa
- Created 2D drawings of floor plans and elevation of residential buildings using AutoCAD, while working of Fasham Residential Villa
- Learned the basics of creating 3D models of buildings and VR Panorama, using Revit and 3D max, while working on DePoint refrigeration company
- Attended the international exhibition of "New Building Technology" and consulted more than 20 solar panel importers and absorbed information
- Helped the design team in resolving the complex environmental and expense issues of Depoint factory
- Researched and Learned about the energy-efficient buildings design and national sustainability goals while working on DePoint refrigeration company
- Invited to the "International Home Appliance" exhibition by Depoint Factory
Contact
Location:
Tehran, Iran
Call:
+98 919 767 1871