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Azeem Khan

Azeem Khan

Princeton, NJ, US

 

About 

AREs COMPLETED BY RECENT B. ARCH GRADUATE FROM PRATT INSTITUTE AND LICENSURE CANDIDATE

COMPLETED THE AREs PRIOR TO STARTING THE AXP. RECOGNIZED IN THE SCHOOL’S VARIOUS DESIGN PUBLICATIONS THROUGHOUT ACADEMIC CAREER. RECOGNIZED BY PRESIDENT OBAMA FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE.

SEEKING A POSITION AS AN ARCHITECT-IN-TRAINING TO ROUND OUT DESIGN SKILLS WITH A DEEPENING OF TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE. AIMING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED THROUGHOUT THE FULL CYCLE OF A PROJECT.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Property Management Business, Bergen County, NJ, Property Manager

. Observed existing conditions of multiple sites for potential issues relating to structural integrity, moisture, rainwater, or air infiltration, hvac, energy usage, and thermal and acoustic comfort for tenants
. Conducted property walkthrough with prospective tenants to identify their preferences and requirements, and leveraged that information during contract negotiations
. Reviewed tenant leases, suggested changes that better aligned with the business’s needs and lead to improved tenant satisfaction
. Researched + performed various correction tasks to improve building + occupancy conditions (hvac systems, structure, roofing, interior finishing)

Apr 2015 - current
 

AREs Architect Registration Exams 5.0, Licensure Candidate

6 of 6 COMPLETED
. Successfully completed the most difficult technical exams, PPD and PDD, on the first attempt
. Created a detailed study resource to develop an in-depth understanding of AIA contractual procedures of A201, B101, C401, G704, other AIA forms commonly used, and common industry practices
. Analyzed building codes and regulations, such as IBC, A117.1, and zoning, for assessing building code compliance
. Evaluated building enclosure details and specifications, then integrated those technical concepts into a design process
. Utilized a distinctive flashcard-style resource to study concepts related to energy efficient space planning and sustainability

Dec 2020 - Jul 2023
 

HFH Habitat For Humanity Gloucester County, Pitman, NJ, US, Team Mentor

. Communicated to superintendent recommendations on temporary structures and building systems inspections
. Assisted in interior framing, insulating, finishing and demolition, and performed exterior metal and siding finish work
. Supervised + directed visiting groups of student volunteers in various projects to work efficiently
. Worked alongside HFH clients in special application process
. Worked daily with manager to balance space requirements of inventory and of circulation in retail space

Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
 

Ace Mentor Program, Teaneck, NJ, US, Student

. Learned about roles of architects, engineers, and contractors of AEC industry during bi-weekly seminars
. Exposed to site analysis documents, such as site phasing plans, zoning plans, elevations with massing information

Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, New York, NY, US, BArch, Undergraduate Architecture

EAGLEBROOK BOARDING SCHOOL ARTS/SCIENCES BUILDING, STUDIO
FA 2016 | solo | 403 | A | archived
. Created handsketches + physical models to flesh out schematic design + aesthetic concepts
. Responded to + integrated supervisor comments during design process
. Interpreted sketches into a 3d model + physical models to visualize design details
. Iterated complex roof forms to test various solutions to space planning requirements + site responses

PRATT INSTITUTE STUDENT DORMITORY, STUDIO
FA 2013 | partner | 301 | A- | archived
. Drafted (+ 3d modelled from) typical, ground, basement and site plans, sections, and elevations for 90+ student beds, detailed façade systems + green roof assemblies
. Crafted diagrams of how apartment spaces interact with various conditions
. Integrated structure + mep systems consultant comments – met at a monthly interval
. Communicated + collaborated frequently with partner on design direction of project and its details
. Utilized Revit to simplify design form and applied construction documents phase information (assemblies notes, leaders, tags, schedules, etc) to drawing set
. Sketched scenarios of how multifunctional spaces might be used
. Prepared perspective views framing within 3d modeling environment to be rendered

NYC RED HOOK NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER PLAN, STUDIO
SP 2016 | partner + team | 402 | A | archived
. Masterplanned flood prevention system around NYC district by locating critical sites through performing context and site analysis relating to programs, circulation, topography conditions, building typologies, and current neighborhood initiatives and projects
. Initiated + conducted presentation of early schematic design to recruit planning students as new team members
. Monitored project deliverables of 6 team members to ensure timely completion
. Collaborated on phasing plan with planning students to integrate needs of surrounding neighborhoods
. Researched + analyzed precedents to develop programming requirements

Aug 2011 - Jun 2020
 

Awards 

InProcess, Pratt Archive Publication - x6, 1st Place

503 + 501, 403, 402, 301, 202, 102

2020
 

Pratt Distinguished Project Review, 1st Place

403

2016
 

President Obama's Volunteer Award, 1st Place

HFH Habitat For Humanity Gloucester County

2015
 

US Senate's Volunteer Award, 1st Place

HFH Habitat For Humanity Gloucester County

2015
 

NJ State's Volunteer Award, 1st Place

HFH Habitat For Humanity Gloucester County

2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills