YUDI DONG
ydong.design@outlook.com
Education
University of Virginia
Graduated with Award
Bachelor | Class 2021
B.S. in Architecture
Minor Architecture History
University of Pennsylvania
Scholarship Receipients
Master | Dec. 2024
Environmantal Building Design
Skills
Aesthetic Design
Revit | Rhino | SketchUp
AutoCAD | Lumion | Enscape
Keyshot | Maya | Grasshopper
| V-ray | ArcGIS | 3D Print |
Thermal Comfort
Energy Saving
Design Builder | Climate Stu-
dio | Forma | Sefaira | Honey-
bee | Ladybug | Pollination |
Rhino CFD | Autodesk Insight
Key Professional Experiences
Ballinger
Designer I | Philadelphia | 2021 Aug. - 2022 June, 2023 June - 2023 August
Reference: Jeff Harper | Senior Associate Architect
• Designed interior and exterior spaces for healthcare and educational environments
• Prepared SD and DD Revit design package for University of Maryland, University of Wisconsin, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Wexford Science & Tech Building
Handel Architects
Environmental Designer | New York | 2024 Mar.
Reference: Louis Koehl | Sustainable Director
• Coordinating with Sustainable Director to streamline energy modeling process
• In reponsible for a set of LEED report to help Santander Tower achieve LEED GOLD
JacobsWyper Architects
Environmental Designer | Philadelphia | 2024 June - 2024 July
• Coordinated presentation through policy research and analysis for sustainable tools
• Researched sustainability tools, Climate Studio, Autodesk Insight, Forma, Sefaira, etc.
Teaching & Research Experience | Early Career
Center for Environmental Building + Design
Research Associate | Jan 2025 - Current
Reference: Bill Braham | Andrew Gordon Professor & Director
• Conducting research on radiant sky-cooling and sustainable building design
Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum (ISAC)
University of Pennsylvanina | Research assistant | 2024 Jun. - Aug.
• Assisted in developing design course to mitigate urban flooding
School of Architecture | University of Virginia
Teaching assistant | 2020 Sep. - 2020 Dec.
Reference: Sanda Lliescu
• Led discussions by teaching design concepts and in-class drawing exercises
• Reviewed students’ work and provided feedback
Tangkou Community Project | TK SPACE
Desginer | Guangdong | 2019 May – 2019 June
• Worked on the restoration and rehabilitation of local culture and world heritage
• Proposed design solutions for the addition of a nursing home in a community center and international youth hostel
Tongji Architecture Design Co., Ltd (TJAD)
Designer | Shanghai | 2019 July – 2019 Aug.
• Participated in the Schematic Design of a hotel and Design Development of an arts and sports center complex
Awards | Competition
The Donald Prowler Memorial Prize
Environmental Building Design | 2024 | University of Pennsylvania
• Teaching Fellowship awarded annually since 2002 in memory of Donald Prowler, MArch’75, this fellowship honors a PennDesign student excelling in environmental courses and demonstrating a commitment to sustainable architecture
Biodesign Challenge 2024
Finalist Project | Summit at MoMA and Parsons School of Design
• Participated in the BDC competition, which since 2015 has involved over 100 schools in 29 countries, co-presenting Stellar Bloom project which utilizes advanced algae technology to power the future of earth
Weitzman Merit-Based Scholarship | 2023 | University of Pennsylvania
• Awarded to newly admitted students for exceptional academic achievements
Faculty of Architecture Award for Design Excellence | 2021 | University of Virginia
• Awarded to students upon graduation for exceptional academic achievements
Conference
Wharton-Weitzman FUTURE of CITIES
Selective Work | Co-Presenter | 2024 Feb | University of Pennsylvania
• Presented research in addressing climate changes via building energy reduction
• Engaged in-depth converstions with leaders from Innovation of Technology department and Office of Sustainability in Philadelphia
Energy Week @ PENN
Selective Work | Co-Presenter | 2024 March | University of Pennsylvania
• Presented research in addressing climate changes via building energy reduction
• Sharing knowledge with cross-discipline students from chemistry, engineering to
Activities
ECO-ORACY
Founded at University of Cambridge | Project Leader | 2021 Jan. – current
• Building for China an ecosystem of education, culture and oral history
• Research on ferry history in Fuzhou, interview local people and write articles
V-Major Music Group
Founded at UVa | Performer | 2019 Aug. - 2021 May
• Member of V-Major music group performing Chinese Dulcimer and Ukulele Early Visions
Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia | Mentor | 2018 Feb. – 2018 May
• Helping children develop the apprehension of art work and art skills