I'm Niloofar Zare
Building Science Researcher, BIM and Energy Modeler
Profile
About Me
I am a researcher in building science, sustainability designer and BIM modeler. My specialty is creating sustainable designs and solving problems with a focus on energy performance and indoor environment quality.
Specializing in BIM modeling and energy simulation has allowed me to combine my design skills with a focus on energy efficiency. Also, I utilize machine learning knowledge to enhance building performance.
I’m eager to research and collaborate on innovative and impactful designs. With a Master’s degree in Building Science – Energy and Architecture, I have conducted extensive research on quantifying the energy performance gap. Also, I have participated in designing projects with a focus on energy performance, occupant behavior and IEQ.
Details
Education
2020-2022
Master of Science
Energy and Architecture
(Building science)
Shahid Beheshti University of Tehran (GPA: 4/4)
Awarded as the first-top student during master’s degree
2016-2020
Bachelor of Science
Architectural engineering
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (GPA: 3.74/4)
Awarded as a top-three student during bachelor’s degree and eligible for straight admission to the Master’s program without taking the national entrance exam.
• Building energy performance
• Energy management and energy audit
• Occupant-building interaction
• Energy efficiency
• Indoor environmental quality
• Renewable energy
• Machine learning and data science
• Thermal comfort
Academic Experience
2023 - Fall semester
Teaching assistant at Shahid Beheshti University
• Collaborate in creating lesson plans, about Machine Learning and Python, for the Computer Application in Project Management class.
• Preparing materials (Machine Learning and Python).
• Conduct troubleshooting classes in Python for students.
Professional Experiences
2020 - present
Freelance Architect, BIM modeling and energy simulation
• Building Energy Simulation
• BIM modeling
• Architectural Design
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Design
2019 - 2020
Architectural intern at Rasa Office, Mashhad, Iran.
• Architectural design of a public parking, a city theater and plaza
• 3D modelling in Revit Software and preparing architectural documents (plans, elevations and sections) of three projects
• Graphical design
Software skills
Revit® Architecture - LOD 400
Revit® MEP - LOD 300
AutoCAD
Lumion
Twinmotion
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
80%
50%
80%
40%
40%
50%
60%
Energy and IEQ softwares
EnergyPlus
DesignBuilder
Climate Studio
Rhinoceros / Ladybug Tools
Dialux
BuildDesk
Grasshpper
Diva
60%
80%
70%
50%
80%
70%
50%
60%
Artificial intelligence software skills
Python
Orange - Data Mining
Machine Learning
55%
40%
60%
Special skills
Green Building certificates
90%
Energy Performance
85%
Thermal Comfort
75%
BIM
75%
Occupant behavior
70%
Renewable Energy
65%