Miguel Angel Jurez de Len

Address: Ave. Allende 2402 ote. Torren, Coahuila, Mexico. 27000

Curriculum Vitae
Phone: 00 52 8717 16 12 23 Mobile: 00 52 1871 886 03 05 E-mail: arq.mjuarez@hotmail.com

Profile Highly motivated and hardworking professional keen to join an architectural practice interested in sustainability. Enthusiastic to contribute to the integration of environmental strategies in the design process. Capable of working with multidisciplinary groups to deliver balanced architectural solutions that address diverse design challenges from sustainable master planning to innovate building design. Academic Achievements
2010-2011 Master of Architecture in Environmental Design, University of Nottingham (Pass with Merit) Design project-based course which provided advanced training in integrated environmental design. Diverse projects were developed in the different modules of the course: Environmental Design Process in Architecture The design project consisted of a Sixth Form Centre developed around passive environmental design strategies with a strong p g g g emphasis on daylighting performance, thermal performance and the ventilation strategy. Case Study Building: Sir John Soane Museum Qualitative and quantitative study of the daylight performance in the museum. Sustainable Housing Design Project Design project aimed zero carbon criteria based on BREEAM standards and SAP calculations. Emphasis given to sustainable p g code regulations and their impact on the design development. Architectural Research Method Introduction to the theory and practice of architectural research and related built environment studies. Final Dissertation: Daylight Performance in Atria Comparative study of fenestration design in atria in relation to the available light in different storey levels for optimum daylight performance in adjacent spaces. 2001-2006 Bachelors Degree on Architecture, Universidad de Monterrey (Mexico) Graduated in the top five percent of class. (Cum Laude) Thesis Project: Tourist and Ecological Development for the Municipality of Rayones, Nuevo Len, Mexico.

Sixth Form Centre Section

Daylighting Radiance Analysis

DF Plan of Sixth Form Centre

Daylighting Radiance Analysis

Work Experience
2011-2012 University of Nottingham, Built Environment Department Environmental design consultant, working in collaboration with Professor Benson Lau, for the redesign of the sun terrace at Nottingham Contemporary art gallery. Research assistant investigating the effect of surfaces reflectance on the daylight performance of atrium. Teaching assistant for the MArch in Environmental Design course.

Ecotect DF distribution

Iluminance Analysis

2008-2010

2006-2008

Freelance Projects
2009

eArk (Architectural Practice, Mexico) As an Architect diverse responsibilities were carried out; from the development of the concept to the specification of architectonic details. Some of the projects developed in this practice included: - Reverte Complex Developed of Master Plan for industrial complex of Spanish marble company and architectural design for the office building. d hit t l d i f th ffi b ildi - Hi Tech Laguna Park Master planning for science park, and design of buildings for companies based in park. Maiz Transforma (Construction Company , Mexico) Acting as an architect in diverse tasks such as: architectural design, engineering development, project management, site supervision, and topography survey. Some of the projects developed included: - Torres Iconos High rise development in the city centre of Monterrey. Consultancy for LEED certification as New Construction & Major Renovation. - Parque de Investigacin e Innovacin Tecnolgica (PIIT) Science Park in which government, universities, and private sector collaborate to produce innovative research. Sustainable strategies implemented by the PIIT were proposed. - Torre UNO Design of interiors and services infrastructure of corporative building. Site supervision of designed elements. Ro Colorado 306 (Mexico) Architectural design for housing project in the city centre of Monterrey. Project developed with constant contact with owner and engineering consultants. Desert Water Spirit (Puerta de Torren, Mexico) Project competition for a sculptural landmark in the entrance of the city. Santander Latin America Masters Scholarship 2010 Awarded by the University of Nottingham for masters degree studies UDEM Academic Excellence Scholarship 2001 Award covered 80% of tuition fee for the Bachelor`s degree.

Nottingham Contemporary

Reverte Offices

2007

Reverte Offices

Awards

Research Activities
Conference People and Buildings 2011 Sustainable buildings conference held at ARUPs offices in London organized by the Network for Comfort and Energy Use in Buildings (NCEUB) Title f Paper: Li h and Intention of Sir J h S Ti l of P Light d I i f Si John Soanes M Museum This paper was orally presented and published in the conference proceedings.

Ro Colorado Exterior View

Computer Skills
Environmental Design Software Ecotect, Radiance, Bentley TAS Architecture Design Software AutoCad, Photoshop, 3D Max, SketchUp, Sony Vegas (video editing) Office Software Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project.

Ro Colorado Interior View

Languages
Spanish: Native English: Fluent

References: Available upon request.

Thesis Project Master Planning