Performance Design and Sustainability Analyst

The Performance Design and Sustainability Analyst will support ADAS IDEAS in developing performance-led, climate-responsive and buildable design solutions for lightweight architecture, tensile membrane structures, ETFE systems, fabric facades, skylights, canopies, covered walkways and semi-outdoor public environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, AutoCAD, BIM and visualization tools to support canopy geometry, facade studies, roof-form development and environmental design options.

• Develop parametric studies for shading devices, facade porosity, roof profiles, canopy modules, pattern logic, repeated components and design alternatives.

• Assist the ADAS team irrationalizing complex architectural forms into buildable modular or repeatable systems.

• Prepare diagrams, 3D models, renders, exploded axonometric and technical visuals for internal design review, client presentation and tender support.

• Coordinate with structural and membrane specialists to ensure that conceptual forms remain compatible with form-finding, membrane behavior, steel support logic and installation requirements.
• Assist in the review of tender drawings, including design intent, access, logistics, utilities, drainage interfaces and construction-phase considerations for design proposal purposes.
• Prepare CFD-based studies for natural ventilation, wind comfort, airflow paths, heat build-up, stack effect and solar-induced ventilation strategies.
• Compare design options and clearly explain the impact of geometry, orientation, opening ratio, facade porosity, material transparency and roof profile on environmental performance.
• Prepare simple technical narratives to explain why a particular material, porosity, transparency, roof form or facade system is suitable for the project.
• Support performance studies for ETFE film, PTFE/PVC membrane, PTFE mesh, double-skin facade and other lightweight envelope systems.

Requirements

1. Degree in Architecture, or related design field.

2. Minimum 2–5 years of relevant architectural design experience.

3. Proficient in Rhinoceros 3D (Rhino), and Adobe software.

4. Experience in complex geometry, freeform surfaces, or parametric modelling is an advantage.