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BE DesignSustainability Assessment of New and Existing projects to enhance thermal comfort, reduce Energy demand and reduce Carbon Emissions by improving insulation, heating/ventilation systems and lighting.MASTERS IN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE STUDIES. Retrofit of existent buildings to enhance thermal comfort and reducing the energy consumption by improving air-tightness, insulation, heating/ventilation systems and facade materials. I followed a quantitative approach that included the detailed thermal design of straw bale facade elements and overall building heat losses using multiple techniques and software packages. I am also interested in the interaction between buildings and their users and how user perception of spaces, light and thermal conditions can be used for improving building design. I wrote my master’s thesis on the effect of perceptions of thermal control on people's thermal comfort and satisfaction in the UK, by using a survey-based methodology to compare the thermal environment between working/studying in a University environment and working/studying at home.EMPRESA DE DESARROLLO URBANORoad infrastructure project targeting sustainable and non-motorized mobility in the city of Medellin, associated with the purpose of the new Territorial Planning Plan as a pact towards a sustainable city, which prioritizes pedestrians and cyclists in the mobility dynamics.LFR ARQUITECTURADesigning architecture details and material selection for multiple spaces and preparing 3D designs for this spaces as well as the detailed construction blueprints to be used for structural and cost calculation. Furthermore I’m in charge of estimating project budgets.EXAEDROI worked in the designing all the constructive details of three projects: a country house, a multi-use parking structure with retail and apartment building. I was in charge of specifying the type and quality of construction materials, reviewing the electrical, hydraulical and other technical blueprints with the required experts. IUSA S.A.SI was in charge of construction inspection as well as reviewing and approving construction budgets and contractor payments during a pool overhaul project in several recreation facilities in the city of Medellin and its surrounding cities and suburbs. One of my key responsibilities was guaranteeing that the project was kept within the planned schedule and budget. As part of this inspection process I also verified and suggested strategies for minimizing the environmental impact of each project.

Listed skills include Photoshop, Spanish, English, Autocad, and 4 others.