Rucha Parekh
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Dynamic architectural professional with over 12 years of experience in building design, construction, and code compliance. Skilled in managing diverse projects across the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors, from conceptual design to construction documentation. Expertise in Alberta building code, energy code compliance, and project coordination. Proven track record in delivering projects within regulatory requirements across various municipalities, including Edmonton, Leduc, Parkland County, Grand Prairie, Toronto and La Crete. Strong team player with exceptional communication skills and a commitment to achieving optimal project outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Design Co-ordinator
DesignWorks Engineering
08.2020 - Current
- Responsible for preparing and reviewing development permit, building permits, and construction Drawing packages for variety of projects like commercial, industrial, residential and modular housing projects.
- Experience of resolving projects interdisciplinary problems, related to building code compliance by doing detailed code interpretation
- Reviewed building codes for commercial and industrial projects going for major renovations.
- Produced a set of production drawings for modular housings
- Trained new joiners to prepare building permit sets.
Architectural Designer (Temporary, Contract basis)
BWart Architects Inc.
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked on Site Plan Approval permit drawings for the Canada Post project.
- Produced a set of working drawings for small-scale condo renovations.
Architectural Designer
CORE Architects Inc.
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Worked on Site Plan Approval set for a Condo project located in downtown Toronto.
- Assisted to incorporate city comments in drawings
- Responsible to review shop drawings
Freelance - Architectural Designer
ITi Building Permit
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Prepared Architectural drawing packages for houses with OBC notes to obtain building permit.
- Developed permit drawings for second unit houses for different municipalities across GTA.
Assistant Architect
Design Inc.
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Actively involved in designing and coordinating architectural projects.
- Developed working drawings, permit drawings and presentation drawings for houses, apartments and Commercial buildings.
Freelance Sustainability Consultant
Kaizen Design Solutions
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed building simulation models and produced technical reports including day lighting, external wind analysis using CFD simulation, heat island effect on a micro climate environment, solar exposure analysis.
- Conducted workshops for clients and MEP consultant team for implementing green building measures in the new projects.
Senior Energy Analyst
Climate Tantra Pvt. Ltd. - dbHMS
06.2011 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: dbHMS is an U.S firm and Climate Tantra is its brand in India
- Project Co-ordination with developer, architect, MEP team, contractor, facility management team involved in pursuing Green Building Rating.
- Managed and led a team of technical staff working on energy simulation, high performance building design and Green Building Rating facilitation.
Energy Analyst
Climate Tantra Pvt. Ltd. - dbHMS
12.2009 - 05.2011
Education
Continuing Education - Ontario Building Code, Materials & Methods, Revit 2020, Canadian workplace communication
Ryerson University
01.2019
Master of Architecture - Sustainable Architecture
Bharati Vidyapeeth University
01.2009
Bachelor of Architecture - undefined
Shivaji University
01.2007
Skills
- Building Code & Compliance: In-depth knowledge of Alberta Building Code, Ontario Building Code
(OBC), and green building standards
Project Coordination: Expertise in coordinating multiple projects across diverse sectors, ensuring
timely and efficient delivery
Design & Documentation: Skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, and construction document preparation
Energy & Sustainability: Advanced experience with building simulation models, energy analysis, and
sustainable design practices
Software & Tools: Proficient in MS Office, Google Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, and self-serve portal
platforms
Accomplishments
Intern Architect, AAA
Certification
- IGBA AP (Indian Green Building Council) 2011
- GRIHA Evaluator (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) India. 2012
- Licenced Architect, (Council of Architects, India) 2008
Timeline
Design Co-ordinator
DesignWorks Engineering
08.2020 - Current
Architectural Designer (Temporary, Contract basis)
BWart Architects Inc.
04.2020 - 08.2020
Architectural Designer
CORE Architects Inc.
02.2020 - 04.2020
Freelance - Architectural Designer
ITi Building Permit
03.2019 - 08.2019
Freelance Sustainability Consultant
Kaizen Design Solutions
06.2017 - 12.2017
Assistant Architect
Design Inc.
12.2016 - 09.2018
Senior Energy Analyst
Climate Tantra Pvt. Ltd. - dbHMS
06.2011 - 11.2016
Energy Analyst
Climate Tantra Pvt. Ltd. - dbHMS
12.2009 - 05.2011
Master of Architecture - Sustainable Architecture
Bharati Vidyapeeth University
Bachelor of Architecture - undefined
Shivaji University
Continuing Education - Ontario Building Code, Materials & Methods, Revit 2020, Canadian workplace communication
Ryerson University
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