Paula Cano
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EDUCATION
2022- 2024
M.Arch. The University of Texas at Austin. USA
Specialized in Digital Technology and Sustainable Design.
2020
BArch. The National University of Colombia. Bogota Minor in Historic Preservation.
2019
The University of Calgary, Schulich School of Engineering. Calgary, Canada
Industrial Advisor and Researcher on Timber Structures
2015-2016
Academic Exchange, Russian State Social University. Moscow, Russia
Completed one year of bilingual / Cross-cultural and Social Studies
CERTIFICATIONS
▪ AWCI Certified EIFS Industry Professional
▪ Fundamental of Structural Timber Engineering | Wood Woodworks. Program of the Canadian Wood Council
▪ REVIT Certified | Autodesk
▪ Google Project Management Professional Certificate
▪ Associate of Arts Degree in Crafts: Woodworking and Sewing.
COMPETENCIES AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
▪ Native Spanish
▪ English | TOELF C1
▪ Russian | Certified B1
▪Drafting: Architectural, Civil and MEP Revit, CAD, Adobe
▪Energy Analysis: E-Quest, OpenStudio, THERM, WUFI
▪ Manufacturing: 3D Scanning, 3D Printing, CNC, KUKA, Woodworking
▪ Modeling:, Grasshopper, Rhino
▪ Rendering: Lumion, VRay
EXPERIENCE
2023
Terracon Consultants, Inc. | Architectural Intern .................................................. Austin, TX, USA
Undertook site inspections to report enclosure performance deficiencies via structural and materials diagnostics testing of commercial and multifamily projects
Analyzed and performed simulations of energy transfer in WUFI to assess moisture accumulation to draft detailed specifications
Evaluated energy efficiency and local temperature patterns in THERM to assess the thermal performance of components and connections between building components
SOM Skidmore Owings & Merrill | Winter Workshop ................................. New York, USA
Selected to attend the mentoring program and gained a well-rounded perspective on top Design firms worldwide and day-to-day experience in the studio and with clients.
2021-2022
ArchDaily, Arquitectura&Empresa.es, and El Confidencial Spain | Content Writer ......... Remote
Co-authored 50+ articles and news in Spanish and English.
Researched and wrote daily stories, including project collections, news items, op-eds, in-house announcements, and trend pieces that synthesize common themes in contemporary architecture
Reviewed pitches and assigned, edited, and scheduled content for publication.
2019-2020
Madak Engineering | Junior Architect ....................................................... Bogota, Colombia
Created detailed plans in Revit to construct commercial projects related to agriculture and manufacturing.
Compiled needed blueprints, specifications, and construction reports.
Performed feasibility reports and ensured projects followed seismic regulations and LEED standards
2016-2017
Manuel Villa Arquitectos in collaboration with ARUP | Architectural Intern. Bogota, Colombia
Drafted and modeled the proposal for the Concert Hall for the Philharmonic Orchestra of Bogota following optimal acoustic performance
ACHIEVEMENTS
2024
AAUW STEM Fellowship. The American Association of University Women. 2022-2024
Emerging Technologies Study-Abroad UK Fellow. Cockrell School of Engineering. UT Austin
2023
O'Neil Ford, FAIA, Traveling Fellowship. The Texas Architectural Foundation (TAF)
Wood Excellence Winner by the Texas Forestry Association TFA
Design Excellence Nominee. School of Architecture, University of Texas at Austin
Student Leader Participant at the Design Futures Forum. The University of Oregon. USA.
2020
Trama Architecture. Magazine. Edition 160 Undergraduate Thesis Awarded 1st prize as the Best Latin American Student’s Projects in Education Category.
2018
Peer Reviewed Presentation and Publication at the 4th International Sustainable Buildings Symposium. | AIA Dallas.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2021
Stars United Global Outreach Org | 800 Hours ………………………………………………… Dallas, USA
Assisted with Administrative Tasks and Funding Campaigns for Youth Financial Literacy Programs
2020
AIESEC- Michaelshof. | 280 hours ………………………………………………………… Lüneburg, Germany
Restored a Timber Structure for Rural Schools
Euroweek Foundation. | 120 hours…………………………………………… Bystrzyca Kłodzka, Poland
Guided in a Youth Educational Language Camp
References
▪ David Heymann, FAIA ACSA| University of Texas Distinguished Teaching Professor Current Professor and M.Arch Thesis Advisor heymann@austin.utexas.edu | 512.471.1922 | davidheymannarchitect.com
▪ Keith A. Simon, FAIA Senior Architectural Consultant | Building Enclosures Practice Lead
Current Direct Manager at Terracon Austin Facilities keith.simon@terracon.com | 512.800.4485 | Terracon com
▪ Pliny Fisk III Co-director of CMPBS Professor Emeritus Texas A&M University
Former Direct Manager in 2020 and 2021, when I collaborated and as a researcher and architectural designer. pfisk@cmpbs.org | 512 928 4786 | www.cmpbs .org
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