Junior Architect - Sustainable Design

Red Hill Nature Resort; Nilgiris; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhill Realty in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India, seeks an Architect to lead sustainable housing designs for the Nilgiris region and to develop eco-friendly communities using latest architectural and environmental technologies.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in architecture with internship experience and licensure, knowledge of sustainable design principles and building methods; LEED Accredited Professional certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in architecture.
• Complete internship/work experience requirements and earn an architect's license.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of building and construction methods.
• LEED Accredited Professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for building world s best eco-friendly homes suitable for the location.
• Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize harm to the environment or conserve energy.
• Design environmentally-friendly structures in the building such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.
• Analyze information from project clients regarding soil conditions, site topography, and local weather conditions.
• Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
• Integrate engineering elements into a unified design.
• Plan or design structures such as homes, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structures in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.
• Review relevant regulations from authorities having jurisdiction over a particular site or project.
• Prepare and administer contract documents for building contractors.
• Prepare and disseminate all types of project information, such as designs, structure specifications, materials, budgets, and schedules.
• Review contractor bid documents.
• Monitor the construction process to make sure that building plans are being correctly implemented.
• Research new building technology.

Skills

Sustainable design

Environmental awareness

Architectural creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Internship/work experience and licensing

Knowledge of sustainable design principles

Knowledge of building and construction methods

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking to build a model for sustainable housing and community in south India, we hope to, then recreate these models in other parts of India. We are looking for exceptional talent that has keen eye for sustainable architecture, utilizing the latest development in technology, architecture and eco-friendly design.

Company Description

Redhill Realty, a real estate development firm in Nilgiris, Tamilnadu, India, is built on the principles of preserving nature to the maximum extent in the homes built, making the least impact on the ecosystem of the particular region - Nilgiris, where it primarily operates and providing thought leadership for luxury estate developers.

We blend architectural design with environmental awareness. Advocating the use of building materials less harmful to the environment and design structures that require less natural resources, such as electricity, water and petroleum products, we would like our Architects, the principal planners and designers of a construction project, to plan and design for the region after a careful analysis of each location. When they work to create initial designs for a new structure, consider to bring the best of sustainability using their expertise to ensure that projects have less environmental impact and better energy efficiency.

They work both independently and in teams. While architects are often solely responsible for large parts of a building s design, they also see a project through from beginning to end, and need to be able to work closely with a number of different groups.

Job Responsibilities

• Be responsible for building world s best eco-friendly homes suitable for the location.
• Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize harm to the environment or conserve energy.
• Design environmentally-friendly structures in the building such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.
• Analyze information from project clients regarding soil conditions, site topography, and local weather conditions.
• Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
• Integrate engineering elements into a unified design.
• Plan or design structures such as homes, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structures in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.
• Review relevant regulations from authorities having jurisdiction over a particular site or project.
• Prepare and administer contract documents for building contractors.
• Prepare and disseminate all types of project information, such as designs, structure specifications, materials, budgets, and schedules.
• Review contractor bid documents.
• Monitor the construction process to make sure that building plans are being correctly implemented.
• Research new building technology.

Education Credentials

• Have a bachelor s degree or higher in architecture
• Complete internship/work experience requirements and earn an architect s license
• Have knowledge of sustainable design principles and techniques
• Have knowledge of building and construction methods

Certifications

• Certifications are examinations that test or enhance your knowledge, experience, or skills in an occupation or profession.
• There are no standard certification requirements, however LEED Accredited Professional certification is preferred.