Miraz Reza
mirazulislam1208@gmail.com
+1 (515) 598-6813
Architectural Designer bringing over 3+ years of professional experience and a recent M.Arch from NC State University. Known for bridging technical rigor with community-focused design, combining award-winning public interest research with hands-on expertise in large-scale BIM coordination. Proven ability to identify and address issues through critical and creative judgement, while delivering highly accurate, narrative-driven visual presentations.
Aug 2024 - May 2026
• Graduate Certification in Energy and Technology in Architecture and Public Interest Design.
• Kenya Urban Design Studio: Recipient of the Africana Studies Scholarship; traveled to Kilifi, Kenya, to lead community workshops and stakeholder interviews to program and design a community vocational school.
• Public Library Design of Dix Park: Developed a comprehensive, code-compliant public facility layout utilizing Revit and Enscape, integrating fire regulations, universal ADA accessibility, and building systems.
• Sustainability Coursework: Specialized seminar focused in LEED, WELL, and Living Building Challenge.
• Published Research: Co-authored a book chapter titled "Spatial Justice Through Public Interest Design" (2026) evaluating built-environment equity under Professor Bryan Bell.
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology - Bachelor of Architecture; Dhaka, BD
Mar 2013 - Mar 2021
May 2025 - Aug 2025
• Prepared Revit-based construction details for a commercial project for Enterprise Properties, enabling submission two days ahead of deadline.
• Enhanced diagrammatic graphics of 3 projects for AIA Nebraska Design Awards 2025 submissions and the firmʼs marketing using Rhino, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Participated in team-based rammed earth material testing research.
North Carolina State University - Teaching Assistant; Raleigh, NC
Aug 2024 - May 2026
• Supported over 40 graduate and undergraduate students with technical instruction in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, D5 render, and visualization workflows.
• Served as a liaison between students and faculty, prepared materials, and assisted with grading.
Ehsan Khan Architects - Designer; Dhaka, Bangladesh
Jul 2019 - Jul 2022
• Led BIM (Revit and ArchiCAD) workflow integration, reducing documentation errors by 40%.
• Collaborated with local and international consultants on two large-scale commercial towers (40-story and twin 25-story) across DD, CD, and CA phases.
• Produced advanced visual presentations using Lumion, Enscape, and After Effects, improving client communication by 35% and increasing winning projects by 30%.
• Standardized in-house rendering workflows for 12 proposals, reducing outsourcing costs by 70%.
Skills
3D Modeling & Visualization: SketchUp, Blender, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, V-ray, D5 Render, Unreal Engine.
Computation & Analysis: Grasshopper, Python, EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, DesignBuilder.
Graphics & Media: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Affinity Suite, After Effects, Premiere Pro.
Others: Space Programming, Cost Estimation, Community Engagement, Hand Sketching.
Academic Excellence Award - North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC | 2026
Digital Technology Award - North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC | 2026
Public Interest Design Award - North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC | 2026
Classical Architecture Scholarship - North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC | 2026
AIA Triangle Scholarship (Nomination) - AIA Triangle | 2025, 2026
May 2026 - Present
Last Updated 06/13/2026