Xiaoqi Sang Portfolio

Xiaoqi Sang

Portfolio

Hello,

My name is Molly. I graduated from Architectural Engineering at University of Waterloo. I developed my passion for design through digital drawing, hand sketching, and model making. I am a detail-oriented team player and a fast learner wanting to build on my skill sets. Enclosed is a selection of works I have completed.

Relevant Experiences

Student Architect

| Diamond Schmitt Architects

2022.09-2022.12

- Collaborated with the project architect and teammembers on architectural design, detailing and documentation on projects

- Coordinated with structural, mechanical, electrical engineers, accessibility specialist, and heritage committee to design within budget

- Developed and coordinated 2D, 3D, construction drawings, and physical models using Revit, Rhino, Enscape, AutoCAD, Illustrator, and Photoshop for client presentations

- Managed time efficiently to tackle parallel projects and prepared Office Design Meeting presentation

Architecture Intern

| Studio V Architecture

2021.09-2021.12

- Developed Rhino models for various ongoing projects based on clients’ feedback

- Produced renderings in Lumion, created visual effects and diagrams in Adobe Creative Suite

- Managed schedule strategically to tackle parallel projects and prepared Lumion workshop content for teaching purposes

Architectural Co-op Student

| Waterloo Region District School Board

2020.07-2020.09

- Created Revit models for elementary schools in Waterloo Region through scanned hard copies and digital copies of existing construction drawings

- Reviewed drawings, noted changes required and updated electronic drawing files using Revit

- Completed work assignments in a timely and efficient manner with a strong emphasis on technical accuracy

Languages

English

Mandarin

Education

University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Applied Science

Architectural Engineering

Honours, Co-operative Program

With Distinction

September 2018 – June 2023

Relevant Courses:

HVAC load analysis and design, HVAC systems and equipment and energy efficien -

cy, Building Enclosure Systems, Structural Concrete Design, Structural Steel Design, Building Science and Technology

Thornhill Secondary School

Honour Roll Graduate with Ontario Secondary School Diploma

2015-2018

Activities

Microhome Competition 2022 Buildner (was Bee Breeder)

<House of Maena>

Skills

Revit

Rhino

AutoCAD

Lumion

Enscape

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Bluebeam

Procreate

Working At Heights Training

February 7, 2023

To whom it may concern,

Re: Letter of Reference for Molly Xiao qi Sang

We are pleased to provide this letter of recommendation for Molly Sang, who worked in our office as a co-op student from September to December 2022. She was involved on a variety of projects in the schematic design stage, researching design precedents, developing options, and producing renderings and presentation graph ics She also had t he opportunity to interact with clients and consultants and gain exposure to project management.

Molly is serious and committed to the craft of architecture and is eager to strengthen her technical skills as well as broade n her design experience. She is also dedicated and motivated and was a valued member of our team

Best regards,

Walton Chan

Senior Associate

OAA, MRAIC

To whom it may concern,

I have known Molly Sang for two years as her professor in Architectural Engineering AE100 (Design Studio 1), and in her capacity as TA for the same course (one year later).

AE100 is a building design course that introduces students to fundamental design, communication, and collaborative skills needed for success in Architectural Engineering. Techniques in analytical sketching, orthographic drawing, construction documentation, problem definition, and scaled model building underlie the collaborative development of a series of small scale design projects.

TA duties for this course required Molly to critically engage with her peer ’s work in weekly 1:1 project review sessions - something that requires confidence, interpersonal skills, and maturity Molly also logged and tracked student progress and contribution to weekly online discussions using excel and google sheets. In many cases, Molly was asked to coordinate and centralize grades which required high organizational skills, timeliness, and quick communication. Molly excelled at each of these duties - and was effective in her role with minimum guidance & without regular contact from her supervisors.

Molly was a key member of the teaching team. I hope she continues in these roles and is successful in her future career in Architectural Engineering!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch at my contact below

Very best regards,

Jonathan Enns

Jonathan Enns

Email: jonathan.enns@uwaterloo.ca Assistant Professor Architecture & Architectural Engineering www.jonathanenns.com www.humanics.io

Primadonna Suites

Collaborated with Cathy Sebastian, Ibaa Kassab, Dilroz Rana

My responsibility:

Revit, Lumion, Rhino, Photoshop School Project

Section Scale 1:100

Section Scale 1:100

Bio Bytes

Collaborated with Cathy Sebastian, Omar Elmaghrabi, Balaaj Zafar

My responsibility:

Revit, Lumion, Illustrator, Photoshop School Project

In the light of the increasing demand for cloud computing services and depletion of farmable land across various communities, there exists a need for spaces that can facilitate both. Bio Bytes is a building design project that consists of an energy efficient data center which employs waste heat recovery to service a greenhouse. Existing data centers have harmful implications towards the environment due to their waste heat typically being released into the atmosphere. Additionally, they tend to impose large energy demands when compared to typical office buildings. Moreover, many of these facilities are being built on farmable land in rural areas, thereby increasing concerns regarding food scarcity across several communities. In the face of similar challenges, the City of Niagara Falls seeks to establish a facility that can service both the increasing online service demand, as well as the impacts of food insecurity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic within the local community.

BIO

HEAT DISTRIBUTION

WATER SUPPLY

The architectural objectives of this project primarily influence the development of massing and programming of the building. This entails the containment of the following main program elements: data center, greenhouse, market, and cafe.

The site is chosen to be located in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The site is the intersection of Kitchener St and Victoria Ave. The site is near major residential and commercial areas. Hydro Power Source is used for the building sourced from Sir Adam Beck Power Generating Station. The excess heat from the building in Summer is intended to be supplied to nearby waterpark, casino, hotels, and residential neighbourhood.

The building has four floors in total. Two basement levels are the data center portion with immersive cooling technology. Waste heat produced in the server rooms will be brought up to supply the heating of the greenhouse and public areas in winter seasons through heating recovery chillers.

Ground floor is majorly served for public including a cafe and a market utilizing produces grown in the second-floor greenhouse and nursery.

Due to security reasons, basement floors and second floor are not accessbile by the public and have a separate entrance on the west side.

Cardia Recreation Centre

Collaborated with Harry Jiang, Cathy Sebastian, Jessica Liao

My responsibility: Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Illusatrator, Procreate School Project

Connectivity

The Cardia recreation center and library is driven by the vision of achieving connectivity through the hearth of the project, the central courtyard. The recreation center facilitates various programs, including but not limited to a library, a gym, a community kitchen, and multipurpose spaces. The welcoming lobby at the entrance acts as the pivoting point between the different programs in the recreation center.

MAIN ENTRANCE

The Cardia Community Center offers 75 parking spots including 5 accessible parking spaces. Bicycle racks are also available around the perimeter of the building. Floor-to-ceiling windows allows for expansive views of the greenery outdoors.

COURTYARD ENTRANCE

The canopy next to the courtyard offers a beautiful blend of structural materials including exposed steel frames, suspended wood joists, and glass covering

Nature

As the heart of the center, the central courtyard functions as a reading garden, an event and exhibition space, and most importantly a point of public congregation.

The interconnectedness of the spaces establishes unity in the project, while the heart of the project provides a connection to the natural landscape.

Allandale Station

Schematic Design

Collaborated with Walton Chan, Michael Treacy

Diamond Schmitt Architects

Rhino, Enscape, AutoCAD, Revit

Allandale station will be a central hub to transit users in the City of Barrie. The transit hub includes both public and staff programmings. The team experimented with various program allocations in the Schematic Design phase. PV panels are integrated into canopies in the waiting areas. This helps to offset energy consumption and aim for the net zero requirement.

Design decisions made based on building element requirements stated in the Validation Report. Collaborated with project architect to develop design iterations based on clients’ expectations and feedbacks. Experimented with different materials, textures, facade options, landscape options. Used Rhino and Enscape to produce preliminary renders for clients to review.

The interior consists of two vestibules, waiting area, ticket office, washrooms, and staff area. The structure will be consisted of timber and steel. The east interior wall will provide opporutnities for murals to showcase the historical context of the neighbourhood.

Royal BC Museum

Competition Project

Collaborated with Ana Maria Llanos, Elena Chernyshov, Coco Xiong, Helmut Klassen

Diamond Schmitt Architects

Revit, Illustrator, Rhino, AutoCAD

Drop off Area

Staff Entrance and Loading Area

Entry and Gathering Area

Learning Access Space

House of Maena

Collaborated with Dixon Leung, Yutao Mei, Tristan Kovacs Competition Project

The structural members are made of an engineered bamboo product called Lamboo, mimicking the local vegetation found within the region. Bamboo is a rapidly renewable material with minimal environmental impact on the land. Additionally, bamboo is local to the area which cuts down on material transportation and all of the associated environmental costs. Furthermore, it educates the community about construction and manufacturing methods that are readily available.

Operable polycarbonate panels can be opened to allow for cross ventilation. This allows occupants to adjust the space to suit their needs and provide passive thermal comfort. The large door panels can be locked in place when fully opened to form a patio space and act as a secondary source of cross ventilation. The slanted roof is designed to shed rainwater and prevent water buildup.

The House of Maena, located in Thailand, takes advantage of the region’s tropical climate through its use of lightweight polycarbonate cladding. The home spans over a large river which acts as its main source of electricity and potable water which provides the household with an off-grid alternative.

A water pump, located upstream, provides the microhome with a fresh water source. Stored in a 30 gallon tank for on-demand use, the water will be run through a filter before being delivered to the occupants.

A water turbine generates electricity by utilizing the flow of the river and producing energy. This on-site generation provides the microhome with enough power to offset the use of appliances within the home. 1:150 1:100

Renders by Dixon Leung

Metal Roof

Purlins

Lamboo Columns

Flooring

Concrete Girders

Lamboo Rafters

Operable Windows Insulated Polycarbonate Panels

Floor Joists

Pier and Post

Solid Stucco Walls

Shorefront

Lumion, Rhino, Photoshop StudioV Architecture

106-110 Shorefront Pkwy

Reimagined the residential and commercial community at 110 Shorefront Pkwy in New York near the Rockaway Beach. Added new amenity spaces, landscaping, and renovated existing bungalows and commercial buildings in the area.

Wall to Roof Design

Green Roof

Collaborated with Yutao Mei, Cathy Sebastian

School Project

Photographs

Perspective:

1. BRICK VENEER CLADDING

2. AIR CAVITY

3. BRICK TIE

4. EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE INSULATION (6 IN.)

5. VAPOUR IMPERMEABLE BLUESKIN

6. INSULATED CONCRETE MASONRY

7. CANT

8. SBS BITUMEN

9. EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE INSULATION (6 IN.)

10. PLYWOOD SHEATHING

11. EPDM ROOFING MEMBRANE

12. GRAVEL

13. CONCRETE CURB

14. VEGETATION

Detail:

15. SOIL

16. DRAINAGE MAT

17. PROTECTION MAT

18. CONCRETE SLAB

19. MOVEMENT JOINT

20. WOODEN BLOCK

21. PLYWOOD SHEATHING

22. METAL COPING

Built a physical model demonstrating a green roof’s layers, positions, and materiality.

Thank you.