Norah Daudi | University of Waterloo Architecture Portfolio 2026

NORAH DAUDI

PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC | WINTER 2026

Hi, my name is Norah Daudi, and I’m currently a third-year Architectural Engineering student at the University of Waterloo.

After traveling for work and being exposed to so many wonderful designers and engineers, I’ve developed an immense appreciation for creating thoughtful intersections between people and the built environment.

With a background in both architecture and engineering, my work explores architectural strategies with the intention of creating thoughtful responses to societal issues, high carbon emissions, and restoration.

In my free time, I love to paint and watch movies

check out my visual art at https://www.norahdaudi.com/

Winter 2026

EXPERIENCE

Toronto, ON

5/2025 – 8/2025

Seoul S. Korea / Toronto, ON

9/2024 – 12/2024

Toronto, ON

1/2024 – 4/2024

Toronto, ON

6/2021 – 10/2023

PEEL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL:

• Contributed to the design

• Coordinated design efforts

• Conducted research on surgeons and nurses for design

• Created client visualizations software

• Compiled and organized

SWON LTD

• Prepared detailed drawings

• Collaborated with engineering functionality and future maintenance

ARCHITECTURAL

WILD RYE CHANGMOO

• Modeled Rhino3D and

• Traveled to South Korea with clients and local architects

• Aided in on-site takeoffs, KETTLE POINT RESIDENCE

• Authored a comprehensive Indigenous communities,

WILLIAM OSLER PCL

• Modeled housing in Rhino3D,

• Created scaled hand models DESIGN INTERN

FIELD ENGINEER

MACDONALD BLOCK

• Worked on-site of a large-scale

• Sent RFIs using BIM 360 schedules.

• Ran and organized weekly and following critical path

• Managed all interior trades

• Engineered on-site solutions mounting using angled supports

• Actively utilized BIM360

TIFF - TORONTO

FILM PROGRAMMER

• Worked on a team who official Toronto International

• Curated film selections mission.

• Conducted Q&As and

• Coordinated with filmmakers,

HOSPITAL:

design development of a new P3 hospital project as an intern with HOK and William Osler efforts between HOK and the client, William Osler, to ensure alignment on project goals building codes, regulations and sustainability factors and collaborated with hospital staff such as design input on interior design schematics such as ORs, work stations, clinics etc. visualizations using Rhino 3D and prepared detailed drawings, plans, sections, and elevations with CAD

organized all electrical, mechanical, architectural, and medical gas drawing documentation for HOK drawings for takeoffs to support feasibility studies, cost estimates, and client requirements engineering and facilities teams to ensure boiler and chiller rooms were designed for optimal maintenance access

ARCHITECTURAL INTERN

CHANGMOO FARM:

Revit, to create finalized 80% construction documentation Korea to develop and oversee the construction of a new community market in Incheon, collaborating architects to bring the project to life takeoffs, prepared construction annotations and scheduling during the CD phase.

RESIDENCE (INDIGENOUS AFFORDABLE HOUSING):

comprehensive proposal for the Government of Ontario to secure funding for subsidized housing in integrating innovative biogenic construction techniques such as solid limestone and straw-bale. Rhino3D, produced and iterated drawing sets in Revit models of straw-bale building sections

SKILLS

MODELING/ DRAFTING

Rhinoceros 3D

Revit

Sketchup

Autocad

Adobe suite

THERM

RENDERING

Lumion

Enscape

D5

V-ray

ANALOGUE

Laser cutting

3D printing

Model making Wood working

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

Candidate for BASc

Architectural Engineering

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Pre-college program

BLOCK RECONSTRUCTION

large-scale P3 heritage government project 360 and coordinated work with WZMH Architects, preparing construction annotations and weekly site walks with trades, general contractor, architects and clients by evaluating incomplete work path work trades by creating and executing detailed plans for workers, foreman, and superintendents to follow solutions and produced detailed Bluebeam drawings for material suspension and heritage tile supports and hangers

BIM360 and Bluebeam for take offs

INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

PROGRAMMER , NEXT WAVE COMMITTEE

designed, ran and executed a youth orientated film festival and worked as a programmer for the International Film Festival from international submissions, ensuring thematic cohesion and alignment with the festival’s

panel discussions, engaging filmmakers and creatives filmmakers, distributors, and agents to secure screening rights and promotional materials

Introduction To Architectural Design and Theory Waterloo, ON

New York, New York

DISTINCTIONS

NAUTICAL CLUB OHRID SHORTLIST

• Terraviva competition entry shortlist

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

• University entry scholarship

EXCELLENT ACADEMIC STANDING

• Maintaining an overall average above 90%

/01 Reclad

AE200 Encloser Design Studio | 2025

Location

Waterloo, ON, Canada

Program:

The Modern Languages Arts Building

This project focuses on the technical skills of thermal design and sustainable performance.

HOWCANWERETHINKTHE LIFE OF ABUILDING?

TO THE BONES, RESKINNING

/01: Original State

1960s Brick building

/02: Facade Removal

Only the existing superstructure remains

/03: Reclad

Fiber cement paneling, curtain wall, and shading devices

Recladding renews a building’s exterior, replacing outdated materials with modern systems that enhance performance, durability, and visual appeal. Beyond aesthetics, it improves energy efficiency, weather resistance, and longevity, making it an investment in the building’s future.

For the Modern Languages Building at the University of Waterloo, constructed in 1963, the original facade no longer meets current standards for comfort, sustainability, or thermal performance. The new enclosure prioritizes resilience and energy efficiency.

ENCLOSURE DESIGN

Double Backup Wall System

THERMAL PERFORMANCE

The thermal enclosure was designed to maximize energy efficiency and minimize heat transfer throughout the year. By combining a doubleskin curtain wall with precast fiber cement siding, the system achieves high R-values and reduces thermal bridging through continuous insulation and thermally broken connections. Integrated shading devices further enhance performance by controlling solar gain while optimizing natural light.

The integrated aluminum railing system functions as a shading device, reducing solar heat gain and adding visual depth to the building’s profile.

Light Weight

Block Assembly

Calculated R-Value: R33

Steel Stud Assembly

Calculated R-Value: R32

Roof System Assembly

Calculated R-Value: R35

THERM Infrared Visualization

PARAPET DETAIL

SHADING DEVICE DETAIL

TRANSLUCENT SKIN

MATERIAL COMPOSITION

OKALUX & OKALUX+ Glass

• Double-glazed units with capillary inserts (20-35 mm)

• OKALUX+ includes a low-e coating and gas fill (argon/krypton), achieving better thermal performance (Ug ≈ 0.9–1.5 W/m²K)

• Inserts scatter sunlight to eliminate harsh shadows, supporting deeper daylight penetration and reducing glare

• Ideal in cold climates like Ontario where thermal stability, glare control, and condensation prevention are key

/02 Nautical Club Ohrid

Terriviva Architecture Competitions | 2024-2025

Location Ohrid, North Macedonia

Program: Nautical Club

This project focuses on the adaptive reuse design principles and structural proformance.

IN WHAT WAYS CAN ADAPTIVE REUSE SERVE AS ATOOL FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN REGENERATION?

ORIGINAL STRUCTURE

This project revives a modern heritage structure by Boris Chipman, neglected for over two decades. The design preserves its original essence while addressing weathered facades, structural issues, and outdated layouts to meet contemporary needs

Current Degradation

USING THE EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

The building’s proximity to Lake Ohrid enables a sustainable water vacuum system that draws, filters, and treats lake water for all plumbing and drinking needs. This reduces reliance on municipal systems, conserves resources, and promotes long-term resilience through efficient local water management.

Denver Single Stair

Buildner Architecture Competitions | 2024

Location Denver, Colorado

Program:

Mid Rise Affordable Housing

This project explores adapting social housing to meet evolving building code standards

HOW MIGHT CHALLENGING TRADITIONAL EGRESS NORMS CREATE MORE FAMILYORIENTED AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING MODELS?

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Non-Market Housing + Single Stair Egress

• Reduces redundant circulation areas like extra stairwells, creating more livable square footage.

• Cost-Effective Construction: Fewer stairs mean lower material and structural costs

• Simplified Code Compliance

• Maximized Land Use: Supports high-density, vertical housing while maintaining a human scale, ideal for land-limited areas

• Increased Unit Count: More of the footprint is dedicated to suites instead of circulation spaces.

• Flexible Typology: Can integrate mixed-use or shared community spaces for vibrant, self-sustaining developments.

TRANSIT MAPPING

Accessible Egress

Family-Centric Residential Layouts

Offset Levels for Resident Privacy

SWON LTD

Seoul, South Korea

During my time at SWON, one of many big project I had the privilege of working on was the design and construction of a community market in Incheon, South Korea.

This four-phase project allowed me to contribute to design development, detailed documentation, and travel to Korea. I worked on the construction of the first phase, as illustrated in the drawings to the left.

The first phase consisted of a timber pavilion, where I was actively involved in material take-offs, client meetings, and on-site construction tasks. This experience gave me insight into crosscultural collaboration and the practical challenges of translating design concepts into built form.

DURING MY TIME AT SWON...

Kettle Point, Southwestern Ontario

The Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation is located in Southern Ontario, along the shores of Lake Huron, 35 km from Sarnia, Ontario, near the Michigan border. The community includes 1,000 members living on the reserve and 900 members living off the reserve.

The goal is to utilize innovative construction techniques, incorporating biogenic materials and solid limestone construction, to introduce a new style of affordable housing that is both sustainable and centered on the well-being of the native residents. Inspired by Gilles Perraudin’s work with solid limestone construction, SWON will be the first firm to implement this approach in North America.