CHRIS BIJU
CONTACT
chrisjamesbiju@gmail.com
(832) 774-4839
linkedin.com/in/chris-biju
aqca.short.gy/portfolio
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)
Savannah, Georgia
B.F.A. in Architecture, IPAL
Minor in Business Management & Entrepreneurship
June 2024
Dean’s list 2021 - Present
University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
Undergraduate Coursework
Feb 2020 - May 2021
SCADforward Certificate
Career & Alumni Success
Savannah College of Art and Design 2022
SKILLS
SOFTWARE
• AutoCAD, Revit
• Rhino
• V-ray, Lumion
• Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• SketchUp
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint
DESIGN
• 3D Printing
• Model Making
• Laser Cutting
• Concept Generation
• Schematic Design
ACTIVITIES
Barbara G. Laurie Student Design
Competition NOMAS
SCADstory Museum Docent
Co - President
SCAD NOMAS Chapter
Savannah, Georgia
Jun 2023 - Present
• Prioritizing core values and the mission of the National Organization of Minority Architects
• Directing school-wide events with emphasis on architecture
• Executing professional and social events for architecture cohort
Intern
ACG Architectural Consulting Group
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Jul 2023 - Aug 2023
• Conceptualized design iterations for landscape and small structure applications in master-plan project
• Assessed in evaluation of project work and master plan scheme
Presentation Lead
SCADpro (Professional Collaboration) x BMW
Savannah, Georgia
Mar 2023 - May 2023
• Created and assessed concepts of virtual goods to increase BMW’s brand value
• Led team of students to compile team’s work into legible presentations for clients
• Directed and enhanced professional presentations to pitch to clients
Teamwork
SCADpro x Mayo Clinic
• Modeled prototypes for at-risk patients
Savannah, Georgia
Apr 2023
• Collected data to study at-risk fall patients in hospitals
• Instituted design to reduce risk of injury
Teamwork
SCADpro x Colite City
Savannah, Georgia
Nov 2022 - Dec 2022
• Supported a team to generate a compiled design proposal of a food hall, convention center and wedding venue for ‘Colite City’
• Addressed design strategies for the main entrance and facade of the scheme
• Assembled scaled three dimensional model using 3D printing and crafting
EXPERIENCE AWARDS
• 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award
• Public Space Architecture Designs/Disaster Relief, Honorable Mention, IDA Design Awards
• Residential Architecture/Off - Grid Honorable Mention, IDA Design Awards
Jun 2024
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Feb 2024