GREEN IN THE GRID by Swathi Vandkar
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Experience
July 2021- June 2022
Junior Architect
Satish and Associates, Bangalore, India
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Led 10 projects, including a 4,180 sq. ft. commercial retrofit from concept to completion, overseeing design, client consultations, and passive strategy implementation with rooftop solar PV for 6% energy efficiency improvement.
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Managed stakeholders, timelines, and budgets across a complex portfolio, mentoring 2 junior architects to ensure on-time delivery and team growth.
October 2020- June 2021
Junior Architect
Alur and Associates, Bangalore, India
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Led design and coordination for 8 projects from concept to tender, including a 12,700 sq. ft. university facility, implementing passive strategies, optimized orientation, cross-ventilation, and thermal mass to reduce cooling loads and long-term maintenance costs by 8%.
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Independently delivered 3 freelance projects, including an office interior where a circular design strategy using 30% recycled materials cut projected waste by 5% and reduced long-term lifecycle costs.
July 2019 – December 2019
Intern Architect
Alur and Associates, Bangalore, India
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Analysed and modelled passive design strategies for 8 projects, including a 6,000 sq. ft. commercial building, achieving an 8% improvement in energy efficiency and strengthening skills in building performance analysis.
Education
October 2022 - July 2024
Masters in Business Administration in Building Sustainability
Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Applied building physics and certification protocols (LEED, DGNB, WELL, ISO 50001) through energy audits and heating load calculations to Reduce energy consumption and optimize building performance in academic projects.
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Executed resource-efficient design projects by utilizing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), and circular economy principles to Result in high-performance solutions and enhanced project management capabilities.
August 2015 - August 2020
Bachelors in Architecture
Visveswaraya Technological University, Bangalore, India
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Developed innovative solutions for complex design challenges by integrating engineering with sustainability principles, strengthening technical design and visualization expertise.
Skills and Expertise
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I work with a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on tools. My strengths lie in sustainability leadership, project coordination, and problem-solving, supported by clear stakeholder communication and adaptability. On the technical side, I use design and visualization tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), Rhino, SketchUp, Lumion, and ArchicAD, alongside life cycle assessment and analysis tools including One Click LCA and SimaPro. I work in English (native proficiency) and German (Intermediate – B1, currently advancing).