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.

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 

UBC Design Undergraduate Society – Merch Developer, September 2024 – April 2025

• Designed artwork selected to be stamped on T-shirts and made into stickers for UBC students to purchase

• Collaborated with teams to design and produce promotional materials, ensuring high-quality results under tight deadlines

• Developed creative solutions to enhance brand visibility, showcasing strong project management and design skills

UBC Axon Arch – Design Team Member, January 2025 – March 2025

• Led architectural design, 3D modeling, and rendering for Roots of Renewal, a competition entry for the Melville Park Design Competition

• Developed site plans, spatial layouts, and high-quality visualizations to communicate the design concept effectively

• Collaborated with the team to integrate ecological restoration, public engagement, and economic feasibility into the proposal

• Produced presentation materials and competition deliverables, contributing to the project’s overall narrative and visual impact

Certainteed Saint-Gobain Vancouver Plant – Production Operator, May – September 2023, and May – September 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, August 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