Aparna Reghukumar

Building performance specialist and licensed architect combining whole-building energy modeling, daylighting and life cycle analysis with hands-on Revit documentation experience across ~2.9M sq ft of commercial, science & technology and educational facilities.

Project Coordinator at Dynamik Design (2026-01 – Present)

• Analyzes zoning, building and energy code requirements for mixed-use, multifamily, commercial, retail, hospitality and life science projects, translating compliance and performance criteria into design documentation.
• Designs, coordinates and produces Revit construction documentation, site planning and conceptual design studies from schematic design through construction administration, presenting analysis to architects, engineers and municipal stakeholders in design reviews.
• Leads the firm's AI Innovation Incubator, researching and developing AI-driven workflows that improve analysis, documentation quality, and design efficiency.

Commercial Buildings Fellow (Limited Contract position) at Strategic Energy Innovations (2025-06 – 2026-01)

• Performed whole-building energy modeling, code research, benchmarking across ~2.9M sq ft of commercial, science & technology and educational facilities, developing compliance pathways for the WA Clean Buildings Performance Standards (10-20% EUI reduction).
• Evaluated the impact and feasibility of energy conservation measures across envelope, lighting and mechanical systems, developing integrated design strategies, energy management and O&M plans that contributed to 850,000+ kWh in savings.
• Analyzed metered utility data in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to benchmark performance and verify savings post-occupancy, authoring reports that translated modeling results into actionable recommendations for owners and design teams.

Architectural designer at ORA Architects (2023-06 – 2025-03)

• Delivered LEED-certified renovation and expansion projects for community and cultural clients, preparing design studies and documentation that achieved up to 70% carbon offset and 7.5% cost savings.
• Applied daylighting, thermal comfort and LCA studies (Climate Studio, Ladybug/Honeybee, Tally) in early design to test envelope, massing and glazing options and support LEED documentation.
• Led and mentored project teams, facilitating integrated design collaboration with engineers, developers and permitting agencies; produced and QA/QC-reviewed Revit documents across the full project lifecycle.

Architectural Intern at Perkins&Will (2019-05 – 2022-08)

Junior Architect & Freelance at Freelance (2019-05 – 2022-08)

Executive MBA – Westcliff University (2026-06)

Master of Architecture in Architecture – Georgia Institute of Technology (2021-08 – 2023-05)

Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture – Anna University - SAP Campus (2014-08 – 2019-04)