NAZA MONJUR
mmonjur@andrew.cmu.edu - 248-564-9537 - LinkedIn - Portfolio
EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Architecture, Minors in Intelligent Environments & Human-Computer Interaction
WORK EXPERIENCE
Architecture Intern, Stantec
05/2027
05/2025 - 08/2025
○ Produced Revit documentation, life safety plans, and schedules for large-scale healthcare projects
○ Drafted Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCPs) and technical bulkhead details for complex interior transitions
○ Resolved spatial conflicts through active coordination with MEP and Structural engineering teams
Fabrication Lab Monitor, Carnegie Mellon Designfab Lab
06/2024 - Present
○ Instructed students on safety protocols and proper operation of laser cutters, CNC routers, and 3D printers.
○ Maintained and troubleshot fabrication equipment to ensure seamless operations for the School of Architecture.
Exhibition Assistant, Carnegie Mellon Ex-Change
06/2023 - 01/2024
○ Prototyped, fabricated, and installed physical architectural elements for the school's annual exhibition
○ Designed and distributed promotional marketing materials across web, social media, and print platforms
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
VP of Community Engagement & Philanthropy, Carnegie Mellon Panhellenic 11/2024 - 09/2025
○ Organized collaborative events uniting Panhellenic, multicultural Greek organizations, and fraternities
○ Managed logistics and safety for major events, including recruitment and fundraising, impacting 400+ members
PROJECT & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Stantec Global Intern Project, Fishbone Ministries
05/2025 - 08/2025
○ Co-designed a phased community center and residential facility within an 8-person interdisciplinary team.
○ Authored floor plans and technical drawings utilizing mass timber construction and vernacular roof forms.
○ Integrated sustainable strategies like geothermal heat pumps and clerestory lighting to minimize carbon footprint.
○ Presented conceptual design proposals to the client and Stantec Design Excellence leadership.
Learning Disability Association of PA, Design For America
08/2023 - 05/2024
○ Engineered a full-stack platform and database to streamline resources for students with learning disabilities
○ Executed human-centered design, including low-fidelity prototyping, research reports, and stakeholder mapping
○ Facilitated cross-organizational research to improve tutoring system efficiency and accessibility
Sacred Spaces, Civic Bonds, Summer Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship
04/2023 - 09/2023
○ Analyzed the reciprocal influence of Islamic architecture and community formation across East Coast cities
○ Conducted archival research, textual analysis, and interviews to examine architecture's historical impact
○ Utilized diverse data collection methods, including field sketches, to deepen site context and understanding
SKILLS & HONORS
Software: Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, Enscape, D5, Java.
Methods: Digital Fabrication, Woodworking, Model Building, Perspective Drawing, Hand Drafting
Coursework: Integrated Design Studio, Materials & Assembly, Computational Design, Environmental Systems, Structures, Interaction Design
Scholarships: Tri Delta National, Panhellenic Council New Member, A & J Ditzler Dodds, Minority Architects of Pittsburgh