Kaden Ko Architectural Engineering Design Portfolio | Winter 2025

KADEN KO DESIGN PORTFOLIO

ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING WINTER 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD

03

CURRICULUM VITAE

04

E2 RECLAD

05

ZENARY

13

VIVARIUM

21

PHOTOGRAPHY

43

FOREWORD

Residing in the city of Hong Kong for 14 years of my life, high-rise buildings and skyscrapers have always been fascinating to me. From the bustling streets of Mong Kok to the glittering skyline of Victoria Harbour, the urban landscape of the pearl of the orient left an indelible mark on my heart. Even though I have since ventured beyond its borders, my memories of Hong Kong remain vivid, and I often find myself reminiscing about the captivating beauty of its architectural marvels.

As an Architectural Engineering undergraduate at the University of Waterloo, I would like to take my post-secondary education to new heights, and to pursure my passion in structural engineering and architecture. I eagerly anticipate the challenges that lie ahead, as I strive to contribute to the creation of innovative and sustainable spaces that shape the world around us.

CURRICULUM VITAE WORK EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION University of Waterloo | 2022-2027

Building Enclosure Lead | Warrior Home Design Team | Sep 2024 – Present • Design enclosure systems to satisfy high-performing sustainability standards for the 2025 Solar Decathlon Challenge.

Candidate for Bachelor of Applied Science in Architectural Engineering with an Excellent Academic Standing.

• Draft overall assemblies and connection detailing in AutoCAD and Revit.

Relevant Courses:

• Contributed to the interior design and building footprint for Warrior Home’s 2024 net zero-energy row housing design.

AE 100 AE 101 AE 125 AE 200 AE 225

Building Science Analyst Intern | UPS | Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 • Identified energy optimization opportunities by benchmarking appliance specifications against CLEAResult’s retrofit protocols, resulting in a reduction of overall household electricity consumption and costs.

• Evaluated and performed quality control of 500+ energy audits conducted by field assessors to determine the eligibility of household equipment replacements under the Energy Affordability and Home Winterproofing Program.

Earl Haig Secondary School | 2018-2022 Graduate for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a 4.0 GPA. Relevant Courses:

Buildings and Systems Engineering Intern | UPS | Sep 2023 – Dec 2023

TDA3M1 TDA4M1

• Conceptualized 25+ iterations for a 7000 sq ft. office complex with AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with UPS’s Building Standards and the Ontario Building Code, successfully securing departmental approval for the final design.

SKILLS

• Produced fire system drawings for UPS facilities across Ontario, including emergency evacuation plans and reviewing 200+ fire extinguisher locations within the Toronto Hub to establish an efficient path for monthly inspections.

• Enhanced packaging efficiency by integrating an automated labelling machine into the preliminary conveyor system, producing plan, elevation, and section views of the addition with AutoCAD.

Concepts Studio History of the Built Environment Structural Design Studio Enclosure Design Studio Environmental Building Systems Studio

Architectural Design Architectural Drafting

Technical AutoCAD Revit Rhino Sketchup Enscape

Lumion Photoshop Premiere Pro Illustrator InDesign

Lightroom Laser Cutting MATLAB SAP2000 SOLIDWORKS

Cantonese

Mandarin

Languages English

E2 RECLAD ENCLOSURE DESIGN STUDIO, 2023

REVIT, AUTOCAD, SKETCHUP, TWINMOTION ALEX XIE, CAROLINE MARTINDALE, MIRAJ UMAR

The Engineering 2 (E2) Building reclad project presents a comprehensive proposal for a enclosure replacement. The improved enclosure is thoroughly designed to address three primary needs for the University of Waterloo: enhancing thermal efficiency, reducing occupant inconvienence during construction, and the usage of sustainable materials.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

NORTH-EAST ELEVATION

ENCLOSURE SECTION

ROOF DETAIL

WALL AND JOINT DETAIL

2ND FLOOR OFFICE INTERIOR

SHADING DEVICE

ZENARY STRUCTURAL DESIGN STUDIO, 2023

RHINO, AUTOCAD, SKETCHUP, ENSCAPE ALEX XIE, JESSICA RACHEL KUMAR, ZAARA HUSSAIN

ZENARY is a mass timber pavilion proposed to be built on the west side of Waterloo Park. It acts as a multipurpose leisure space and a featured structure to provide shading for visitors. Our design intends to add life to the park through a friendly and feature-driven design, and to accomodate the growing needs of the expanding community.

The project is inspired by geometrical architecture, and it incorporates the element of symmetry through the hexagonal roofing and flooring to bring balance and serenity. The overall shape of the pavilion also resembles overlapping trees to blend in with the natural landscape.

The overall structure is constructed with Glulam, with its base reinforced with concrete. The shading elements of the pavilion is made from polycarbonate panels to minimze solar heat gain while maximizing light transmission.

KEY PLAN AND SITE PLAN

VIVARIUM CONCEPTS DESIGN STUDIO, 2022

AUTOCAD, REVIT, LUMION, PHOTOSHOP ALEX XIE, SPENCER ENG, LANCE SY

VIVARIUM is a compact living space designed for the final project of our first term Architectural Engineering studio course.

The team was given a 10m2 interior space constraint and was tasked in finding a solution to create a tiny retreat that focused on comfortability and efficiency.

Located at the south-east corner of the University of Waterloo in the open space of the United college, our structure faces east with the entrance located south, parallel to the path for privacy. Its scenic location allows for continuous soft natural lighting, shading, and a pleasant lakeside view.

Being a retreat surrounded by nature, it is made of natural appearing materials woods and synthetic shingles emulate the landscape with their shades of browns and natural textures. It sports an exterior work space, as well as a small entrance for privacy.

INTERIOR SECTION

300

EAST ELEVATION

762

2000

842

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SECTION

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1 AE301

COATHANGER AND FLOOR DRAWERS

400

1925

1350

11

480

1

1

AE303

AE304

1600

1100

1100

TINY P

1 AE306

FOLDABLE DESK BED

OUTDOOR BENCH 1

1

AE305

AE302

OUTDOOR DESK

FL

A

FLOOR PLAN

THERMAL BREAK

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10

THERMOWOOD CLADDING AIRSPACE AIR, WATER AND VAPOUR BARRIER HEAD PLYWOOD R-28 VACCUM INSULATED PANEL R-15 FIBREGLASS INSULATION 2X4 WOOD STUD WALL WOOD FINISH

73

33

SILL

35

1000

ALUMINUM WINDOW FRAME AND TRACK

257

32

FLASHING

VAPOUR/ AIR/ WATER BARRIER

DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS

33

TEAM 20 150 AIRSPACE CLADDING

DRYWALL

COLUMN

11/30/22

162

SADDLE

TINY10 RETREAT 13 13 1 PROJECT

19.1 PIER

1200

22,25

MM 1:5 FOUNDATION DETAIL

77

11

THERMOWOOD CLADDING AIRSPACE AIR, WATER AND VAPOUR BARRIER PLYWOOD R-28 VACCUM INSULATED PANEL R-15 FIBREGLASS INSULATION 2X4 WOOD STUD WALL WOOD FINISH

PHOTOGRAPHY CANON EOS M, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

2023-2024

PORTFOLIO CREATED WITH ADOBE INDESIGN, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP.