Bjarke Ingels Group’s Copenhagen Office is seeking a Computational Design Specialist within BIG IDEAS, which is the research and development division for all of BIG’s offices.
Role
The position will focus on informing the design process with climate-based analysis (energy modeling, direct sunlight analysis, interior daylighting, outdoor comfort, wind/natural ventilation, etc.). BIG IDEAS works hand-in-hand with design teams on more than half of BIG’s projects and collaborates closely with BIG’s in-house engineering department. We regularly engage throughout concept, schematic, and design development phases and occasionally continue through construction documentation. You will be part of a 7-person ‘Computational Design’/’Tech’ team with expertise in climate analysis, sustainability certification, geometry optimization, computational tool/software development, and robotic fabrication. We work almost exclusively with open-source tools and utilize a global research network.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for providing design teams with the knowledge necessary to make informed design decisions. This role requires someone who can both visually communicate design concepts and offer technical insight into the expected performance of hypothetical design options. This role therefore requires keen interpersonal, interdisciplinary, and interdepartmental communication skills as well as a technical command over fundamentals of building science, climate data-based analysis, and the Rhino/Grasshopper software environment. You will also be part of our ongoing simulation tool / software development. Development takes place incrementally, as we customize our approach to each project and evolve our methods over the long-term.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate has a master’s degree in architecture and/or engineering. Similarly, a passionate interest in designing data visualization related to energy concepts, strong representational skills, and expert knowledge of Rhino/Grasshopper, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop are required. Professional experience in architecture such as design work on multiple design phases, knowledge of certification systems (DGNB, BREEAM, LEED, Well, etc.), and familiarity with energy-based regulations/laws/standards is highly valued. Academic knowledge of advances in thermal comfort research, simulation techniques, and material performance is also highly valued. Advanced scripting experience in Grasshopper is required, and further knowledge of GhPython, C# (or other scripting languages), CFD simulations/OpenFoam, energy modeling/Energy Plus, daylighting simulation/Radiance are each a big plus, but not all required. We anticipate that you will be learning on the job, so most important is your ambition to develop authoritative knowledge on the above.
In short, you have a strong passion for architectural design. You are a visionary holistic thinker that has the ability to discuss ideas freely in a creative environment. You are willing to challenge and develop the traditional design process and see computation as your media of exploration.
Application process
To consider you, we need to see your CV, portfolio, and a letter describing your motivation. Please write about your interest in environmental analysis and computational design.
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Employment start date: ASAP
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