ZHEN XIAO
t: 647 466 3500
- 2024 2017 - 2021
2023 July2024 April
education
University of Toronto, John H. Daniels Faculty of Landscape, Architecture and Design
H. B. A. Architectural Studies, Technology Specialist (High Distinction)
University of Toronto, John H. Daniels Faculty of Landscape, Architecture and Design
professional experience skills
Graduate Library Research Assistant - Artificial Intelligence Literacy
University of Toronto
- Conducted research and wrote a guide on Generative Image Artificial Intelligence workflows, and how to critically and ethically deploy such tools
- Published and presented a research paper “Artificial Intelligence Literacy: Collaborating to Support Image Research in Architecture Education” for the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) 112th conference
- Assembled an exhibition “A Thousand Words” that ran at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Landscape, Architecture and Design for 4 weeks
2020 Sept2024 April
2023 Oct -
2024 Feb
Digital Fabrication Lab Technologist
University of Toronto
- Assisted in the setup and programming of UR10e 6-axis robot arms, alongside robot lab management and supervision
- Developed template working files and UI for students to interface with 6-axis robot arms
- Programmed and executed various types of CNC milling operations, including topography files, and flip milling
Digital Fabrication Installation Assistant
University of Toronto
- Aeolian Soundscapes (2023) - Lumiere Festival
- Timber Tectonics (2023) - City of Mississauga “Winter Magic”
- Geosphere (2024)- Ontario Place, Ministry of Infrastructure Canada
2021 Jan2024 April
2021 MayAugust
2019 JuneAugust
Teaching Assistant Roles
University of Toronto
- Technology Studio IV w/ Paul Howard Harrison
- Comprehensive Studio w/ Sam Dufaux
- Beginner Skills Workshop w/ Adrian Phiffer
- Simulation and Data Visualization w/ Paul Howard Harrison
- Computation and Design w/ Brady Peters
Editor - Daniels Undergraduate Thesis Publication
University of Toronto
- Organized, edited, and designed a book encompassing the undergraduate thesis work of 2021
- Assisted with the design and installation of the accompanying in-person exhibition
Intern
Spark Architects
- Designed interior wayfinding, graphics, logos and details for a commercial project
- Conducted research and illustrated diagrams for client presentations
- Engaged in schematic design for commercial projects
Generative Image AI
- Prompt Engineering
- Concept Exploration
- AI Rendering
- Upscaling
- LORA Training
Rhino
Grasshopper
Adobe Creative Suite
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Lightroom
- Premiere
Revit
GIS
AutoCAD
CNC Milling
Robotics
Woodworking
Languages
English - Fluent
Mandarin - Fluent
Vietnamese - Elementary
awards / recognition
Harry B. Kohl Award (2024)
John and Myrna Daniels Foundation
Opportunity Award (2024)
School of Graduate Studies
Conference Award (2024)
Daniels Admissions Award (2021)
Deans List Scholar (2019 - 2020)
e: zhenxy0@gmail.com
2021
Master of Architecture