Name
Languages
Rama Al Bierouti
ramaibierouti2@gmail.com
+1(512)-466-0547
www.linkedin.com/in/rama-al-bierouti
English, Arabic
Study Abroad - Italy, Urbino
Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo
B.S In Architecture
University of Texas at San Antonio
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
Autodesk Revit
SketchUp Pro
Rhinoceros 3D
Enscape Chaos
Jan 2024 - May 2024
Aug 2021 - May 2025
2024 Summer Internship
Architectural Intern | Khatib & Alami
- Assisted in Design and Concept Development, contributing creative ideas and detailed designs to enhance project quality.
- Worked on the Dhofar University design proposal, developing presentation materials, the master plan, 3D models, and stacking diagrams.
- Produced high-quality architectural drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, participating in brainstorming sessions and problem-solving to meet tight deadlines.
2023
University of Texas at San Antonio
Achieved an honorable mention for designing a skyscraper recognized for outstanding sustainability and efficiency, while meeting all specified requirements.
2024-2025
University of Texas at San Antonio
2023-2025
University of Texas at San Antonio
Co-President | COTES Club
- Led and managed the club’s operations, setting goals and overseeing events.
- Organized meetings, delegated tasks, and coordinated with the executive board.
- Engaged members through activities, outreach, and networking opportunities. -Represented the club in official capacities, fostering partnerships and collaborations.
Event Coordinator | MENA Club
As an event coordinator at MENA, I excel in planning and executing events, proficient in coordinating logistics, and fostering team collaboration. I thrive in collaborative teamwork, leveraging my strengths to contribute effectively and enhance the collective performance of the team.
A modular, self-sustaining housing concept with flexible plug-in homes, renewable energy, and smart technology. Inspired by nature, it features evaporative cooling, vertical food gardens, and shared amenities, creating a sustainable and adaptable urban future.
This project revitalizes San Pedro Springs Park with an interactive playground, scenic pathways, and a restaurant overlooking the pool. It fosters community engagement through activity, nature, and sustainable design.
A high-rise community that uses architecture to promote wellbeing by integrating lighting, amenities, and communal spaces to encourage healthy habits, social interaction, and a balanced lifestyle.
This section highlights the key projects and experiences from my internship, showcasing my contributions to architectural design, problem-solving, and collaboration. From conceptual sketches to detailed presentations, each project reflects my growth as an architect and my commitment to innovative, functional design.
Designed and built in a Design Fabrication Workshop, this rocking chair combines comfort and functionality with integrated storage and potential side shelves, showcasing craftsmanship and ergonomic design.
A collection of hand-drawn and digital sketches capturing the evolution of my design ideas, along with observations from my travels around the world. From conceptual studies to detailed explorations, these sketches highlight my creative process, spatial thinking, and inspiration from diverse environments.
Project Location: San Pedro Springs Park, 2200 N Flores St, San Antonio, TX 78212 Softwares Used: Rhinoceros 3D, SketchUp Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Enscape.
Year: 2024
This project reimagines San Pedro Springs Park as a dynamic, multi-functional space that honors its history while serving modern needs. Anchored by a sustainably designed pavilion inspired by the landscape, the structure provides shade while capturing the park’s natural beauty. A restaurant with views of the pool and an interactive playground fosters connection through dining, play, and creativity. The playground, designed for the younger generation, encourages outdoor engagement with sand and water play, dynamic structures, and artistic spaces. Native-lined pathways support walking and cycling, while sustainability remains key through efficient drainage, eco-friendly materials, and biodiversity support. These elements create an inviting space that draws people back to the park, encouraging use of the pool and its many amenities.
This site plan illustrates the integration of key programmatic elements within the park, including the restaurant, pool, interactive playground, and recreational pathways. The design prioritizes seamless circulation, natural shading, and sustainable water management. Native landscaping enhances the experience, while thoughtfully placed gathering areas encourage social interaction and relaxation. The layout fosters a dynamic yet cohesive environment that revitalizes the park, making it an engaging and functional space for all users.
Early design sketches that led to the development of the form and function of the landscape
Nature and Pathways Zone:
Recreational and Active
Recreational and Active
Reawakening San Pedro Springs: A Hub for Food and Community
Nature and Pathways Zone:
Meandering trails surrounded by native plants, shaded rest spots, and scenic viewpoints
Dining spaces with views of the pool, an inviting architectural form, and seating that integrates the outdoors
Meandering trails surrounded by native plants, shaded rest spots, and scenic viewpoints
Reawakening San Pedro Springs: A Hub for Food and Community
Reawakening San Pedro Springs: A Hub for Food and Community
Meandering trails surrounded by native plants, shaded rest spots, and scenic viewpoints
Interactive Playground Zone: Creativity and Activity
Interactive Playground Zone: Creativity and Activity
Meandering trails surrounded by native plants, shaded rest spots, and scenic viewpoints
Dining spaces with views of the pool, an inviting architectural form, and seating that integrates the outdoors
Dining spaces with views of the pool, an inviting architectural form, and seating that integrates the outdoors
Interactive Playground Zone: Creativity and Activity
Sand and water play, sensory-based installations, climbing structures, and open spaces for free exploration
Sand and water play, sensorybased installations, climbing structures, and open spaces for free exploraion
Sand and water play, sensory-based installations, climbing structures, and open spaces for free exploration
Section Perspective: Showcasing how the pavillion caters to both the users in the pool and users of the interactive playground
Materials and Structural Features: Exploded Diagram
Glulam covered roof:
Provides structural strength and a fluid architectural form. Its laminated timber construction allows for a seamless, lightweight curve, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality. The roof is covered with a protective layer for durability and weather resistance, while its curvature aids in water drainage and natural ventilation.
Bamboo wooden structure:
Lightweight, durable, and sustainable, using bamboo’s flexibility to create an elegant curved form. It provides natural ventilation, shading, and weather resistance while enhancing the building’s eco-friendly design.
Mullion and glazing system:
Integrates vertical and horizontal supports to frame expansive glass panels, maximizing natural light and visibility. This system enhances thermal performance, structural integrity, and aesthetic refinement, creating a seamless indooroutdoor connection.
Model Making Materials:
Together, these elements form a cohesive, inclusive space that honors the park’s heritage while inspiring community connection and innovation.
Project Location: 114 L St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Softwares used: SketchUp Pro, Autodesk Revit, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Morpholio Trace.
Year: 2023
The Plug-In Community is a visionary, modular housing concept designed for the 22nd century. It tackles climate change, urbanization, and technological advancements through adaptable plug-in homes, powered by solar energy, wind, and smart grids for self-sufficiency. Inspired by biomimicry, evaporative cooling systems mimic turtles’ natural cooling to reduce energy use. With shared amenities and vertical food gardens, the community fosters sustainability and social connection. AI-driven smart technology enhances daily living, making it a dynamic, resource-efficient model for the future of urban living.
Amenities Building: Stores Plug-In Moveable amenity units for residents
Vertical Garden Facility: The community’s vertical garden. Allowing residents to collect their harvest and continue growing fresh produce.
Fixed Structural “shells” with Movable Units: Exploded Axon Diagram
Set Structure Set Structure
Moveable Unit
The shells serve as permanent frameworks, individual homes can be plugged in, relocated, or modified using specialized machinery. This system allows for adaptability, sustainable growth, and efficient space utilization, shaping a future-ready, modular urban community.
Moveable Unit Set Structure Set Structure
Operative Machine Movement:
Sequence Diagram
The community food garden serves as an interactive social hub, enabling residents to connect while cultivating their own food and fostering a healthy lifestyle. The open green space provides opportunities for residents to engage in physical activity and enjoy the outdoors.
Project Location: 451 Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas
Softwares used: Autodesk Revit, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Enscape.
Project Design by: Rama Al Bierouti, Elizabeth Garcia | Honorable Mention
Year: 2023
This high-rise student living space is designed to foster a unified community while promoting a balanced and healthy lifestyle. The concept revolves around the intentional use of architectural elements to positively influence human behavior. By strategically integrating lighting, amenities, and communal spaces, the design encourages physical activity, social interaction, and overall well-being. The goal is to create an environment that naturally guides occupants toward healthier choices while maintaining a calming and productive atmosphere.
Concept Shape Development:
Operative Diagram
South Facing Solar Panels:
the building strategically utilizes its southfacing wall for maximum solar exposure, integrating solar panels to efficiently capture and convert sunlight into renewable energy. This design not only reduces reliance on non-renewable resources but also enhances the building’s overall energy performance.
The greenery around the building is used to improve the air quality, remove pollutants from the air. This improves the overall indoor / outdoor air quality, allowing a postive impact on the health of the residents. It also surves as a cooling system, providing shade and reducing solar heat gain that enters the building.
Air Circulation / Cooling System:
The building features a large opening in the middle that connects both sides and allows natural air to flow through. This open floor creates a breezeway that improves ventilation and circulation, helping to cool the building and enhance comfort for residents.
The building supports water sustainability through systems that recycle greywater for landscaping and toilets, and use filtered water for irrigation and cooling. Moisture sensors boost irrigation efficiency, while water-based cooling lowers energy use, minimizing freshwater demand and wastewater output.
DESIGN FOR INTEGRATION
DESIGN FOR INTEGRATION
DESIGN FOR INTEGRATION
DESIGN FOR INTEGRATION
DESIGN FOR INTEGRATION
DESIGN FOR EQUITABLE COMMUNITY
DESIGN FOR EQUITABLE COMMUNITY
DESIGN FOR EQUITABLE COMMUNITY
DESIGN FOR EQUITABLE COMMUNITY
DESIGN FOR EQUITABLE COMMUNITY
DESIGN FOR ENERGY
DESIGN FOR ENERGY
DESIGN FOR ENERGY
DESIGN FOR ENERGY
DESIGN FOR ENERGY
DESIGN FOR WELL-BEING
DESIGN FOR WELL-BEING
DESIGN FOR WELL-BEING
DESIGN FOR WELL-BEING
DESIGN FOR WELL-BEING
DESIGN FOR RESOURCES
Design For Integration Design For Equitable Community Design For Resources Design For Energy
Our design approach centered around prioritizing the user experience, ensuring that every space and amenity within the building was crafted to provide a sense of comfort and connectivity to the occupants.
Our building is designed to foster a sense of community by promoting interaction and engagement among residents through various shared amenities, including community garden spaces.
DESIGN FOR RESOURCES
DESIGN FOR RESOURCES
DESIGN FOR RESOURCES
DESIGN FOR RESOURCES
DESIGN FOR WATER
DESIGN FOR WATER
Design For Water
DESIGN FOR WATER
DESIGN FOR WATER
DESIGN FOR WATER
Carrouti has solar glazing wall with large windows to maximize solar gain. Additionally, we incorporated greenery around the building to minimize electricity consumption.
There are several sustainable materials incorporated in our building construction. Such as: flyash concrete, bamboo, opal glass, sunshield glass, supersilver glass, and recycled steel.
A condensation system is installed removing moisture from the air by cooling it down below its dew point, causing the water vapor in the air to condense into liquid water.
- 1 River Level: Restaurant / Mailroom
Making Materials:
Project Location: Dhofar University, Oman
Year: Summer 2024
Softwares Used: AutoCAD, SketchUp Pro, Adobe Ilustrator, Adobe Photoshop
This section presents key projects and experiences from my internship, highlighting my contributions to architectural design, problem-solving, and collaboration within a professional setting. From initial conceptual sketches to refined presentations, each piece reflects my ability to translate ideas into functional, innovative designs. This collection showcases my growth in design thinking, technical skills, and adaptability, demonstrating how I applied my academic knowledge to real-world architectural challenges.
During my internship I gained hands-on experience in various aspects of architectural design and project development. I played a key role in the Design and Concept Development of several projects, where I contributed creative ideas and detailed designs that significantly enhanced the overall quality of our work.
One of the highlights of my internship was working on the Dhofar University design proposal with the Practice Lead Architect of Healthcare, where I contributed to developing presentation materials, the master plan, 3D modeling, and stacking diagrams. This experience allowed me to apply my skills in a real-world context and significantly impact the project’s success.
I also developed a strong technical skill set, becoming proficient in Revit, SketchUp and AutoCAD to produce high-quality architectural drawings and 3D models. My ability to quickly adapt to new tools and technologies was crucial in meeting tight deadlines and delivering polished presentations.
Furthermore, I collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary team, honing my Team Collaboration skills. I actively participated in brainstorming sessions, offering innovative solutions and providing support to ensure successful project outcomes.
Overall, this internship was an invaluable experience that strengthened my architectural knowledge, technical abilities, and teamwork skills.
male students common computer lab
faculty research lab / postgraduate student research lab
anatomage table and histology classes / pastinated samples and 3D plastic models
computer lab
male students common computer lab
small teaching in clinical teaching site
small teaching / pastinated samples and 3D plastic models
small teaching rooms
teaching and examination computer halls
library
small teaching rooms
OSCE rooms
staff offices
lecture rooms
teleconferencing rooms
clinical skills area
deanery offices
amenities and staff support
college administration
lecture halls
library
main lobby
auditorium
administrative staff offices
faculty / staff offices
amenities and staff support
meeting rooms
Power Tools used: Jigsaw, Table Saw, Circular Saw, Edge Router, Power Drill, Belt Sander, Orbital Sander.
Software used: Adobe Illustrator
Year: 2024
For my Design Fabrication Workshop, I designed and built a unique rocking chair that blends functionality and comfort. The chair features a gentle rocking motion and built-in storage at the base. I focused on ergonomic design, studying the human body’s natural posture to ensure comfort during extended use.
The backrest, seat height, and armrests were carefully crafted for optimal support, while the smooth rocking motion encourages relaxation. This project allowed me to explore material craftsmanship and precision fabrication, resulting in a functional and visually striking piece.
Model Making Materials:
Sketching Tools: Fountain Pens
A collection of hand-drawn and digital sketches capturing the evolution of my design ideas, along with observations from my travels around the world. From conceptual studies to detailed explorations, these sketches highlight my creative process, spatial thinking, and inspiration from diverse environments.
+1(512)-466-0547
www.linkedin.com/in/rama-al-bierouti