I’m Sadra Pourdavoud, a UBC architecture student with a passion for innovative, community-focused design. With a strong foundation in 3D modeling, BIM workflows, and digital fabrication, I combine technical skill with creative thinking to bring ideas to life. 
My background in architecture and civil engineering informs a practical yet thoughtful design process that values energy efficiency, historical relevance, and meaningful user experiences. Whether I’m prototyping in Rhino, streamlining workflows with Python, or collaborating on design competitions, I’m driven by a desire to create spaces that connect people and purpose.
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Education 

Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism, University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC) | Sep. 2023 – Present 

Bachelor of Applied Science, Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia (Discontinued) (Vancouver, BC) | Sep. 2020 – 2023

• Gained foundational knowledge of structural principles, material science, engineering practices, and programming that now inform my architectural design approach

Experience 

EllisDon: Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment – Project Coordinator Intern (Equipment & Design), May 2025 – Present

  • Support FF&E planning by reviewing equipment layouts and room data sheets, and using Revit and AutoCAD to coordinate equipment placement and layout requirements through submittal, approval, delivery, commissioning, and user training to ensure alignment with architectural and clinical needs

  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and vendors to resolve technical and logistical issues, support schedule milestones, and maintain integration between equipment, architecture, and building systems

  • Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, and change documentation, maintaining updated logs and records to support accurate tracking of project changes and approvals using Microsoft Office

  • Utilize Bluebeam to mark up drawings and submittals, and Fieldwire to track site issues and coordination items with project teams

UBC Design Undergraduate Society – Merch Developer, Sep. 2024 – Apr. 2025

• Designed graphics for faculty-wide merchandise and stickers under tight production timelines

• Produced promotional graphics for apparel marketing, supporting event sales and student engagement

• Developed and managed design concepts from initial idea through production, coordinating timelines and approvals to support consistent branding and on-time delivery

UBC Axon Arch – 3D Modeling & Visualization Lead, Jan. 2025 – Mar. 2025

• Led architectural design, 3D modeling, and rendering for Roots of Renewal, guiding a team of six designers for the Melville Park Design Competition

• Developed site plans, spatial layouts, and high-quality visualizations while coordinating with team members to integrate ecological restoration, public engagement, and economic feasibility into the proposal

Certainteed Saint-Gobain Vancouver Plant – Production Operator, May – Sep. 2023 & May – Sep. 2024

• Operated and maintained production equipment to ensure continuous and efficient manufacturing of drywall

• Performed routine autonomous maintenance and troubleshooting to optimize machine performance

• Conducted product quality tests to ensure compliance with company specifications and industry standards

• Recorded production and quality data using computer systems to maintain accurate documentation 

PortPrep Architecture Camp – Presenter, Aug. 2024

• Guided aspiring architecture students in portfolio development, emphasizing the importance of BIM tools and graphic presentation for effective storytelling

• Reviewed portfolios and provided constructive feedback to enhance presentation and clarity

• Delivered insights on transitioning to architecture studies and navigating studio culture

Skills

3D Modeling & BIM Tools: Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, Bluebeam, Enscape, Blender, Dynamo, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Lumion

Scripting & Coding: Python, C++

Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Achievements

• HarvardX: The Architectural Imagination Certificate – Dec 2023

• Sustainable Architecture: Energy Efficiency and Quality Certificate – Alison, Dec 2022

• Evolution of Modern Architecture Certificate – Alison, Dec 2022

• Fundamentals of Landscape Architecture Certificate – Alison, Dec 2022

• Landscape Architecture and Site Planning – Introduction to Landscape Design Certificate – Alison, Dec 2022

• BC Achievement Scholarship, Oct 2020

• Architecture Summer Intensive - Arts Umbrella, Aug 2018