nikola asojana

Dedicated and enthusiastic student with a strong passion for learning, art and sports. Possess a keen eye for detail and hold a deep appreciation for nature, people, and the environment as a whole. Strong belief in promoting sustainability in the built environment and strive to create spaces that inspire and foster healthy and happy communities.

Education

BEng (Hons) Architecture and Environmental Engineering | 2020 - Present

University of the West of England, Bristol

This course focuses on architectural principles, particularly the integration of passive design strategies and efficient systems. The objective is to develop environmentally and sustainable-driven design proposals both in architecture and engineering.

Design and Engineering Studio 3 | 2022 - Present

Throughout this module, I have acquired the expertise to effectively evaluate clients’ briefs and successfully deliver projects that align with their objectives, requirements, and aspirations. I have developed a thorough understanding of site analysis, enabling me to identify and leverage the advantages offered by passive design strategies. Additionally, I have gained proficiency in creating well-considered architecture that incorporates contemporary sustainable techniques, including adherence to Passivhaus and BREEAM standards and compliance with CIBSE Guide A standards.

Low Carbon Building Services | 2022 - Present

This module has equipped me with the skills to perform quantitative analysis of systems, enabling me to evaluate inputs, outputs, efficiencies, life-cycle costing, carbon intensity, and associated performance criteria. Moreover, I have honed my ability to observe and document technical aspects of energy conversion systems and equipment, and effectively communicate my findings through graphical and written reports.

Design Representation | 2021 - 2022

In this module, our task was to depict an existing building using a range of architecturally significant software tools. Our work-flow involved developing scaled plans in AutoCAD, producing stylized outputs in Illustrator, creating 3D models using SketchUp and Revit, conducting renderings with TwinMotion, V-Ray, and Lumion, and generating refined output images in Photoshop and Illustrator. Ultimately, we aimed to design professional, visually clear, and effectively communicated layouts of our developed designs using InDesign.

General Secondary Education (GCE AAB Level Equivalent) | 2020

Riga Secondary School No. 1, Riga, Latvia

Average of 9.4/10, with grades 9 in Advanced Mathematics and Physics

Awards

Deans’s List Recognition | 2021

University of the West of England, Bristol

Highly Commanded (3rd place) | 2020

Totally Modular, House IO Competition, Bristol

Zero Carbon Aware (Gold) | 2020

University of the West of England, Bristol

Other Activities

Photography (certificate) | 2019 - Present

Yoga and Pilates | 2016 - Present

Competitive volleyball | 2016 - Present

Guitar (acoustic/electric) | 2011 - Present

School committee member | 2018 - 2020

Competitive sprinter | 2009 - 2020

Professional swimmer | 2007 - 2017

Art school | 2009 - 2015

Languages References

English, Latvian (native), Russian (fluent), Spanish (basic), Armenian (basic/native)

Available upon request