This document provides a summary of Pratik Arun Zaveri's qualifications and experience. It includes over 8 years of experience in architectural design with a focus on sustainable materials and technologies. It also outlines his educational background including a Bachelor of Architecture and Master in Environmental Building Design. His professional experience includes working on various architectural projects in India and the United States with a focus on sustainable design.

1. Email: pratikz@yahoo.com
Phone: +91 96877 00054PRATIK ARUN ZAVERI
PROFILE - More than 8 years of experience in architectural design with focus on contemporary as well as
traditional materials, technologies and skills, experience in planning, detailing and coordinating
project with various agencies for institutions, schools and recreations.
- Knowledge of various building energy and daylight simulation programs and analysis tools allow-
ing to work in an integrated team environment and ability to effectively integrate environmental
design strategies with architectural design.
EDUCATION
June 2003 - Dec 2008 Bachelor of Architecture - CGPA - 3.57 (On 4)
Indubhai Parekh School of Architecture, Saurashtra University, Rajkot - Gujarat, India.
June 2006 - Nov 2006 Academic Training: Nitin Kilawala and Associates (Group 7 Architects), Mumbai.
Sept 2011 - June 2012 Master in Environmental Building Design (MEBD) - CGPA - 3.71 (on 4)
School of Design, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - Pennsylvania, USA.
Relevant Courses:
Integrated Building Design, Building Performance Simulation, Performance Design Workshop,
Daylighting, Building Envelops, Energy and Its Impacts, Ecology, Technology & Design, Building
Diagnosis.
Design Thesis: ‘Toran’- Beach Resort, Mandvi, Gujarat.
Research Thesis: Understanding the factors affecting the house form - A study of ‘Gurjar Kshatri-
ya’ community, Kutch, Gujarat.
Master in Environmental Building Design
Bachelor of Architecture Webpage: www.pratikzaveri.weebly.com
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
HUNNARSHALA
FOUNDATION
Aug 2015 - Present
Bhuj - Gujarat, India
Hunnarshala foundation is a not - for - profit company that works to promote sustainable
designs and construction techniques, creates opportunity for artisan to mainstream their skills by
providing technology, design and market support, and works for rehabilitation after natural disas-
ters. It also works and promotes decentralize solid management and waste water solutions.
Dec 2015 - Aug 2016
Jan 2016 - Present
Jan 2016 - Present
Aug 2016 - Present
Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
Compendium of Building Technologies to support Rural Housing Assistance Program in
Jharkhand, India.
Carried out on ground study to understand Rural Housing for State of Jharkhand with UNDP and
Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), in order to compile appropriate, affordable and sustain-
able building technologies for Indira Awas Yojana. Understand construction materials, techniques
and details and to propose appropriate design solutions.mit for completion of the residence.
Government Inter College, Baram, Uttrakhand, IN.
Project Architect & Coordinator - Designed project from conceptual stage to final execution. De-
sign supervision on site.
Alma Mater School, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, IN.
Project Architect & Coordinator - Designed project from conceptual stage to final execution. De-
sign supervision on site.
Niseti - An Artist pavillion, Baroda, Gujarat, IN.
Project Architect & Coordinator - Designed project from conceptual stage to final stage.
Migrant Housing, Bhuj, Gujarat, IN.
Assistant Architect - Designed layout and various family units and single units for migrant workers
in Bhuj city.
LANGUAGES English, Hindi, Gujarati, Kutchi

2. ONYX CONSTRUCTION/
DESIGN
Oct 2012 - June 2013
Taos - New Mexico, USA
Onyx Construction/Design focus on sustainable solar passive designs. It creates oppor-
tunities for local communities to involve in construction process and provide platform for better
economic development.
Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 - June 2013
Oct 2012 - June 2013
Oct 2012 - June 2013
Residence for Mr. Ben Ortega, Taos, New Mexico, USA.
Documentation of existing incomplete residence. Draughted submittal drawings for building per-
mit for completion of the residence.
Habitat for Humanity of Taos - Office and Restore complex - Phase 1, Taos, New Mexico, USA.
Draughted submittal drawings for obtaining commercial building permit. Obtained bids from vari-
ous suppliers and performed a detailed analysis of scope of work and proposed cost estimation.
Submitted the final report to HUD for obtaining RHEA grant.
Taos County Economic Development Corporation - Meat Storage facility, Taos, New Mexico, USA.
Draughted submittal drawings for obtaining commercial building permit. Obtained quotation from
various agencies for structural metal elements.
Residence for Mrs. Mary Hartzell, Taos, New Mexico, USA.
Draughted submittal drawings obtaining building permit for residence. Preparing detailed calcula-
tion for material quantities and cost estimation.
HUNNARSHALA
FOUNDATION
Aug 2008 - July 2011
Bhuj - Gujarat, India
Hunnarshala foundation is a not - for - profit company that works to promote sustainable
designs and construction techniques, creates opportunity for artisan to mainstream their skills by
providing technology, design and market support, and works for rehabilitation after natural disas-
ters. It also works and promotes decentralize solid management and waste water solutions.
BUILDING MODELING
CONSULTANTS
Feb 2014 - July 2015
Energy Consumption &
Carbon Emission check
Overheating Check
PROJECTS -
GSK Warehouse, Uniserve Felixstowe, Dunlop conventry, GSK Warehouse, Oxfordshire Center
for Technology and Innovation, Burlington Danes Academy, Adapt Primary School, Abbey Court
Sen School, C Block - Telford Collage of Arts and Technology, Northampton University Campus,
Beckmead School, Newark Academy, Welland Medical, RA University, King Alfred’s Academy, GSK
Ware - U4, Castle Donnington Fire Station, Hampstead, Bella Italia Peterborough, Bella Italia York,
University of Wolverhampton, Priory Park East, Rocester School, Harlow College, Brentside High
School Extension, Birch Coppice Business Park - Plot 5 & Plot 6, Blackbird Leys, Bradfield Centre,
Christies Care Development, David Weatherall Extension - Keele University, Innovation Birming-
ham - Phase 2, Kier Moss HQ Offices, Mullbery Walk - Mere Green, Oakdene Telford College.
PROJECTS -
GSK Warehouse, Darwin green school, Warwick school, Llyod House, Uniserve Felixstowe, Oxford-
shire Center for Technology and Innovation, Adapt Primary School, Hughes Hall, Abbey Court Sen
School, C Block - Telford Collage of Arts and Technology, Northampton University Campus, Beck-
mead School, RA University, GSK Ware - U4, Hampstead, University of Wolverhampton, Harlow
College, Brentside High School Extension, Birch Coppice Business Park - Plot 5 & Plot 6, Blackbird
Leys, Bradfield Centre, Christies Care Development, David Weatherall Extension - Keele University,
Ilkley Grammar School.
Surat - Gujarat, India
Building Modelling Consultants provides modelling services for UK based company (CPWP)
for area such as thermal, carbon and daylight analysis at early conceptual stages of designs, which
enables for sustainable designs and developments. It largly focus on Energy consumption and car-
bon check for Part L complience, Overheating calculations for BB101 and CIBSE TM52 check and
APSH and VSC daylight calculations.

3. PROFICIENCY Designing softwares: AutoCAD, Rhino, and Sketchup
Simulation softwares: Ecotect, Designbuilder, EnergyPlus, Radiance, Evalglare
Presentation softwares: Photoshop, Indesign
Application packages: Microsoft office
PUBLICATIONS
Environmental Impact of Building Technologies - A comparative study in Kutch District, Gujarat
State, India. A collaborative research between SUPSI - Switzerland, World Habitat Research Cen-
ter, Hunnarshala Foundation and CEPT University.
- A Published chapter in book -
Technologies and Innovations for Development Scientific cooperation for a
Sustainable Future by Bolay J, Schmid M, Tejada G and Hazboun E.
Hacking the Earthship: In Search of an Earth-Shelter that WORKS for EveryBody.
Author - Rachel Preston Prinz
Contributors - Debra Bailey, Carrie Christopher, Michael Curry, Richard Flatau, Sigi Koko, Shannon
Colvin Matteson, Chiara Riccardi, Maggie Schlarb, Steve Scott, Craig Schreiber, Asha Stout, & Pratik
Zaveri.
A Published book -
- http://hackingtheearthship.blogspot.in/p/the-team.html
- https://www.amazon.in/Hacking-Earthship-Search-Earth-Shelter-Everybody/dp/0986115525
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25134331-hacking-the-earthship
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2015
Feb 2010 - June 2011
Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
Feb 2009 - April 2009
Nov 2008 - Mar 2009
Oct 2012 - May 2013
May 2009 - June 2010
Panchayat Bhavan, Bihar, India.
Project Architect - Designed project from conceptual stage to final execution.
UNBUILT PROJECTS:
‘Varso’ - Hamirsar Lake Front Redevelopment - A Cultural Precinct, Bhuj, Gujarat, India.
Design proposal for redevelopment of Hamirsar lake as a cultural precinct.
Team work (6 People)
Residence for Mr. Sudhir, Baroda, Gujarat, India.
Project Architect - Designed project from conceptual stage to final design.
Farmhouse Pavilion for Mr. Sailesh Gor, Madhapar - Bhuj, Gujarat, India.
Project Architect - Designed project from conceptual stage to final design.
Gurukul School for Krishi Gram Vikas Kendra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Project Architect - Designed project from conceptual stage to final design.
Jan 2009 - June 2011 Mansi - School for Mentally Challenged Girls, Bidada - Mandvi, Gujarat, India.
Project Architect - Designed project from conceptual stage to final execution. Design supervision
on site.
Sept 2008 - July 2009 Siddhartha Public School, Katvad - Himmatnagar, Gujarat, India.
Project Architect - Designed project from conceptual stage to final execution.
Nov 2008 - Mar 2009 Rabari Vandh - Community Housing, Mundra, Gujarat, India.
Assistant Architect - Designing and draughting of drawings for community housing.
BUILT PROJECTS:
Mud Neemrana, Neemrana Fort Palace, Neemrana - Alvar, Rajasthan, India.
Project Architect - Designed project from conceptual stage to final execution. Design supervision
on site.
July 2009 - June 2011
Jan 2011 - June 2011 Redevelopment of informal settlements - Homes in the City initiative, Bhuj, Gujarat, India.
Assistant Architect - Addressed community meetings and devised master plan for community
housing
Sept 2008 - Sept 2008 Veeraytan Upashray - Roof Design, Pundi - Mandvi, Gujarat, India.
Draughted drawings and details for roof construction and quantities estimation.
UNIVERSITY OF
NEW MEXICO,
TAOS
Teaching Assistant - Green Tech Program
Teaching assistant in Green Tech Program at UNM, Taos focusing on 3D Modeling, Green
Buildings and Earthen construction technologies like Adobe, Rammed Earth and Compressed Sta-
bilized Earth Blocks.