Karno Widjaja
Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C, SEED
+1.412.427.1928 karno27@gmail.com www.karnowidjaja.com 419 Norfolk St, Unit 1D Somerville, MA 02143
E D U CATI O N Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD), Master in Design Studies (Energy & Environments)
2014 - 2017
Carnegie Mellon University, Bachelor of Architecture Graduated with College Honors
2008 - 2013
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Architectural and Visualization Freelancer
Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
Engaged with COMO Hotels and Resorts projects teams for creation of rendered plans and diagrams
Conducted Adobe InDesign workshop for COMO Hotels and Resorts Marketing team
Architectural Intern, Finegold Alexander Architects, Boston, MA
Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Anshe Emet Synagogue Sanctuary Renovation Proposal, Chicago, IL Collaborated with Design Director to develop design, assisted in coordinating renderings (SD)
SKILLS
Somerville High School Proposal, Somerville, MA Developed graphical representations for preparation of client package (SD)
Proficient in English, Mandarin Chinese & Cantonese
Proposed Arts District Development, Albany, NY Assisted in preparation of client package (SD)
Adobe Creative Suite ArcGIS Archsim AutoCAD BOSE Modeler Software Climate Consultant CoolVent DesignBuilder DIVA for Rhino Ecotect Analysis EnergyPlus FloVent Green Building Studio Honeybee Ladybug Lumion Microsoft Office Suite Project Vasari REMRate Revit Rhino scSTREAM Sketchup THERM UMI V-Ray
Lowell Trial Court, Lowell, MA Assisted with precedent research & design (SD)
3D Printing CNC 3-Axis Mill Laser Cutting Hand Illustration Model Building
Architectural Intern, HDB Building Research Institute, Singapore
Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Eco-district Punggol Northshore Integrated Neighborhood Centre Collaborated with Senior Architect (SD - DD) Worked with Engineer in analyzing daylighting and CFD simulations (SD)
Engaged with Architects and Technical Staff in improving BIM workflow processes using Revit (DD - CD)
Architectural Intern, Lake|Flato Architects, San Antonio, TX
Aug 2013 - May 2014
Engaged with Associate Partner and Project Designer at all design stages for Porch House projects Turner Porch House, Baton Rouge, LA (SD - CD) The Prow, Fort Davis, TX: Concept (SD)
Collaborated with Partners, Associates and Project Designers in various stages for firm projects Francis Parker School, San Diego, CA (Master Plan Concept) Naples Botanical Gardens, Naples, FL (CD - CA) Sweden Ranch Housing, Hebronville, TX (SD) Bridge at DePauw University, Greencastle, IN (Concept) San Antonio Children’s Museum, San Antonio, TX (Creation of still & video visuals)
Contributed to preparation of presentation documentation for Arizona State University’s Student Health Services Building, 2014 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project Award Winner
Spearheaded implementation of Lumion rendering software as part of firm’s design workflow
Collaborated in development of Integrated Design Charette materials as part of firm’s commitment to sustainable design practices
Architectural Intern, Wong Tung & Partners Limited, Hong Kong
Kunshan Shimao Butterfly Bay Phase 2, Kunshan, China Worked with Associate to design for 14 residential towers (DD - CD)
Residential development, Sha Ha & Lin Barn, New Territories, Hong Kong Preparation of Master Layout Plan for submission to Planning Department
Residential development, Tai Tao Tsuen, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong Conducted massing studies & elevation design of villa (SD)
Architectural Intern, Look Architects, Singapore
Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jun 2010 - Jul 2010
Winning proposal, student housing and sports complex, Singapore University of Technology & Design
Terrace house, 7 Ee Teow Leng Rd, Singapore
Architectural Intern, Teh Joo Heng Architects, Singapore
Addition & alteration of existing office building, 137 Market St, Singapore
Apartment building, Hertford Rd, Singapore
May 2009 - Jul 2009
HONORS & AWARDS Joint Recipient, Inaugural MDes Final Project Research & Development Award (Energy & Environments), March 2016 Harvard GSD Semi-finalist, Boston Living With Water Design Competition, June 2015 No Building Is An Island, Harvard GSD Social Economic Environmental Design (SEED) Awards 2015, Honorable Mention, Jan 2015 Project RE_, Carnegie Mellon University Urban Design Build Studio (UDBS) Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) National Council, Celebration of Architecture & Design, Oct 2013 Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) Pennsylvania Council, Student Design Awards, Sept 2013 Shortlisted entry, HOME International Open Design Competition, Building Trust International, Jul 2012 1st Place, Campus and Community Service Category, Steinbrenner Institute Environmental Expo, Spring 2012 Simple, Decent, Affordable Living: 60K Habitat For Humanity Prototype House Nominee, Carnegie Mellon School of Architecture 4th Year Design Awards Exhibition, Spring 2012 Winner, High Point Park Case Team Design Competition, Spring 2010 School Honors, School of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University Dean’s List, College of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University
ACTIVITIES Member, Council of Student Sustainability Leaders, Harvard Office for Sustainability, Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 Volunteer mentor, The 2015 Glocal Challenge, Cambridge Ringe and Latin School, Oct 2015 Design team member, SUTD Housing and Sports project featured on ArchDaily, LOOK Architects, Singapore, August 2015 Volunteer, Portfolio Review Night, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Nov 2014 Guest reviewer, 2nd year studio, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Fall 2014 Saw Mill Greenway published in Pittsburgh Post Gazette, “Connecting Beechview and Brookline”, Dec 2012 Participated in Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) 2011-2012 The Sustainable Home Competition, May 2012 Carnegie Mellon School of Architecture National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) Exhibition, Spring 2012 Volunteer, Lawrence County Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build, Fall 2011 Garfield Hilltop Park @ 6% Place featured on cityLAB website, Fall 2011
TEACHING Harvard GSD Executive Education, July 2015 Teaching Assistant, Advanced Management Development Program in Real Estate Harvard GSD, Spring 2015 Teaching Assistant, Environmental Systems in Architecture Co-instructor, DIVA for Rhino, Digital Skills Workshop
R E S EAR C H / PU B LI CATI O N S Journal Articles
“Sustainable Design in Project Delivery: A Discussion on Current and Future Trends” Widjaja, K., Journal of Green Building, March 2016
Peer Reviewed Conference Papers
“Design and Simulation Workflow of an Office Building in New Delhi, India” Widjaja, K., He, H., Wang, R., Gadodia, P., Proceedings of eSIM 2016: The Canadian Conference on Building Simulation, Hamilton, Ontario, May 2016
Center for Building Performance and Diagnostics, Carnegie Mellon University
Zero Energy Housing, Advisor: Nina Baird Special Topics in BPD: Redesigning Our Built Environment, Energy Efficient Buildings (EEB) Hub funding, Advisors: Erica Cochran, David Epley