Research Assistant at the Department of Real Estate and Construction.Research on Multimodal Ontology for retrofit projects.Research interests: BIM, DfMA, Retrofit ProjectsCurrent Publications:1. Reno-DSC: A Multimodal Ontology for BIM-driven Design Evaluation for Construction Safety in Building RetrofitFan Yang, Tan Tan*, Jianpeng Cao CRIOCM2. Automated Renovation Risk Evaluation: Bridging Large Language Models with Multimodal OntologyChi Zhang, Tan Tan*, Fan YangCRIOCM

-Wellington College International Shanghai - Canteen Interior DesignCanteen concept design studies, plan layout and coordination with kitchen consultant.-Porsche Experience Center, Guangzhou - Competition DesignParticipated in concept design studies and assisted with final presentation deliverables.-Qingpu New City South Station - Competition Design *Won 2nd PlaceCreated interior design options and final presentation renderings.Created Exterior skin/roof concept design options and landscape concept design.-Zhangjiang group Medical equipment Headquarters Park - Design DevelopmentFacade design studies and landscape design studies for #9 Service building, asssited project architect with client presentations and sample ordering.-Shanghai Xuhui District Huajing Project Plot D5B-1 - Design DevelopmentResponsible for Tower 2, tasks including: Facade Design studies and module spacing plan studies, FDD Documentation drawings.Canopy Design studies, Switching station exterior design studies.-Shimao Riverfront Wisdom Towers -Awards SubmissionsAssisted with presentation drawings: Ground floor plan, typical floor plans, elevations, axonometric drawings.

-Marketing Tasks and Awards SubmissionsDrafted plan drawings and diagrams for client presentations and AIA Awards Submissions. (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia KOP & University of Michigan - Kinesology Building)-Inova Landmark Hospital - DD Phase (Partnered with Ennead Architects)Set up detailed 3D SketchUp models for Enscape Walk-through client meetings, actively participated in design option iterations, prepared interior renderings and rendered floor plans for Design Steering Committee Meetings on Public spaces and Clinical Spaces.Drafted Public space interior elevations and Podium floor reflected ceiling plans for 60% DD Pricing Set.

-UNL Kiewit Hall - SD phaseSet up SketchUp Site model based on Survey drawings and assisted with massing design studies, section studies and renderings for client presentations.-Merck B60 Headquarter Renovation - All phases, Construction completed in Dec. 2022Attended on-site surveys and set up Architectural Revit model based on Existing drawings, Point Cloud and survey drawings.Modeled design options for interior spatial layout studies and ceiling design studies.Set up Revit view templates, worksets, sheets per Firm standards and assisted senior architects with extensive construction documentation tasks for Infrastructure Set, Restructuring Doors and Stairs Set, Interior Fit-out Pricing Set, Site Improvements permit sets with new entry canopy, ramps and executive parking lot and Final Issued for Construction Sets.Supported the Contract Administration phase as the Lead CA Coordinator and coordinated RFI & Submittal responses with MEP in-house consultants, external consultants and LEED/WELL consultants.Managed Submittal log, prepared reports on outstanding RFIs / Submittals at weekly coordination meetings and effectively updated the team throughout the CA Process.Attended Site visits and preliminary punch-listing for window replacements with senior project architect, organized site visit photos and survey notes, helped coordinate field questions and participated in Owner, Architect and Contractor meetings.Helped in reviewing product data submittals, interior sampl submittals and shop drawings for monumental stair, millwork, metrowall glass partitions, fabric wrapped panels and ceiling layouts.-The Medical University of South Carolina - High profile proposalSet up site model and created exterior renderings, site plan design, roof plan design and 3d Printing model for client presentations.

I assisted with two projects at different stages. (Construction design and Competition design)-Chengdu Crown Lake Sports Center (Construction Design, Completed in 2022)Assisted the chief architect and senior architects with facade design and 3D modeling. Edited renderings for several facade design options. Assisted with producing AutoCAD technical drawings of Facade plans, sections and elevations for three sport stadiums.Edited the 3D Interior models(Commercial Interior, Training Center, VIP Lounge) based on revised plans.-Anyang Yinxu Ruins Museum (Competition Design)Assisted the chief architect and senior architects with site 3D modeling and site research.Assisted with volume studies, landscape conceptual design studies, Interior facade studies and interior space(Presentation Room, Public gallery space, Bookstore) design studies and renderings. Assisted with screen facade design and 3D modeling.

I assisted with the Design Development phase of a Retail Interior Design Project. (ZUCZUG 'In the Park')Assisted the chief architect with interior design studies, furniture design studies, ceiling lighting design studies and glass facade studies.Assisted with sample researching and ordering, contacted manufacturers for technical details and presented materials at client meetings. Assisted with 3D modeling for multiple design options and producing presentation documents(renderings for updated design, furniture design catalogs, etc.) for client meetings. Assisted with on-site measurements and revised the 3D model, plans, interior elevations accordingly.

Helped students with setting up print jobs using different softwares (Print from Adobe PDF, Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), customizing print jobs, trouble shooting malfunctioning printers, replacing cartridges and papers.

I assisted with the Design Development Phase of a railway station plaza design in Zhejiang, China. Assisted the chief architect and senior designers with plaza plan design and AutoCAD drawings. Researched on codes and regulations for traffic circulation design. Collaborated with landscape consultants and provided feedback to plaza landscape design. Assisted the team with client meeting preparations using Adobe InDesign.

Assisted with creating and editing current Excel Report forms.Assisted with file and scheduling managements.

Photographed and assisted with event organizing like concert, restaurant reviews, Subscriber reward trip for an online Seattle Travel Guide Organization. (Seattle GPS)