Nasim Yalpani is an architect and sustainability advocate based in Southern California. She has over 10 years of experience in architecture and sustainable design projects. Her experience includes working for Southern California Edison, a redevelopment agency, and architecture firms on various commercial, higher education, and residential projects with a focus on energy efficiency and green building certifications.

1. NASIM YALPANI, AIA,
LEED® AP BD+C, CGBP, NCARB
yalpani@gmail.com, (213) 804-8041
Architect and advocate of sustainable practices interested in enhancing energy efficiency of the built environment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Southern California Edison, Design & Engineering Services, Element & Project Manager Irwindale, CA
2009 – Present Demonstration Showcase Element Manager, Emerging Technologies Program
Project Manager for Demand Response & Emerging Technologies projects
Technology and material research and assessment for Zero Net Energy projects
Coordinator for New Buildings Institute’s Leading Edge Design Competition
Community Redevelopment Agency, LEED® Consultant and Urban Planner Los Angeles, CA
2009 Fashion District Masterplan, LEED® for Neighborhood Development
Technical Advisory Committee Representative
Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa Mayor’s Volunteer Corps
RTKL Associates Inc., Designer Los Angeles, CA
2006-2009 LA Live, ESPN Broadcasting & American Entertainment Group Building,
Construction documents and administration, Downtown Los Angeles
Pepperdine University, Rec Center, LEED® for Existing Buildings, Malibu, CA
830 South Flower, design documentation and detailing, Downtown Los Angeles
IDP Coordinator, Chair of Young Designers’ Forum, and Staffing Committee
Carrier Johnson, Intern San Diego, CA
Summer 2005 Horton Plaza Redevelopment, schematic design, San Diego
Summer 2004 Quarry Falls Specific Plan, 235-acre mixed-use project, San Diego
LEED® for Neighborhood Development Pilot Program, Silver Rating
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership, Intern Los Angeles, CA
Fall 2004 Exposition Park Masterplan
Explorations Summer Program at Yale University, Teacher and Resident Advisor New Haven, CT
Summer 2003 Curriculum and teaching ‘Structural Design’ and ‘A Cappella Singing’
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION
Registered Architect: CA #C31996 ‫ ׀‬Registered Architect: MA #50020 ‫ ׀‬NCARB Certification: #66029
LEED® Accredited Professional, Building Design + Construction ‫ ׀‬Certified Green Building Professional
EDUCATION
2001-2006 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
Magna Cum Laude GPA: 3.89
Presidential Scholar
Milano Polytechnic Architecture Overseas Program Spring 2005
2001 BOSTON ARCHITECTURAL CENTER AutoCAD, 3-D Modeling
2000 CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY Pre-College Architecture Summer Program
SKILLS: AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop (2-D/3-D/M-Color), Adobe Suite CS4 (Photoshop, Illustrator,
InDesign), eQUEST, Form Z, SketchUp, Revit Training, Microsoft Office Software (Power Point, Excel, Word,
Project, Access, Visio, Outlook), Lotus Notes

2. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
 Emerging Technologies Coordinating Council (ETCC), Statewide Emerging Technologies Programs, Member
 University of Southern California Architectural Guild, Board of Directors Representative, 2008-2011
uSCout: Co-Chair of task force promoting professional development for graduating students.
 AIA Los Angeles, Board of Directors, Associate Director, 2009
 American Institute of Architects, AIA Member
 US Green Building Council, National and Los Angeles Chapter
 Building Industry Association, Greater Los Angeles & Ventura Chapter, Women’s Council Member
 AIA Los Angeles, Building Enclosure Council, Member
 AIA Los Angeles, Committee on the Environment, Member
 Association for Women in Architecture, Member
 USC Architectural Guild Student Representative and Member, 2003-2006
AWARDS
 LA Live! Team Member for Golden Nugget Awards Judge’s Special Award of Excellence, 2009; Southern
California Development Forum Design Award, 2009
 American Institute of Architects School Medal, University of Southern California, 2006
Presented to Valedictorian in recognition of scholastic achievement, character, and promise of
professional ability
 Thomas Byerts Award, University of Southern California, 2006
Presented to the student whose thesis project includes the best application of social and community service
 Building Industry Association of San Diego Home Builders Council Scholarship, 2006
 Presidential Scholar, merit-based scholarship, University of Southern California, 2001-2006
 Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Student Recognition Award for Los Angeles Market Districts: Santee Alley
Redevelopment Plan (Planning, Policy, and Development 429: Urban Practicum), 2005
 Dr. Fred and Hugo Block Scholarship, 2005
 USC Pan Hellenic Scholarship Award, 2004
 John Parkinson Scholarship, 2002 & 2004
 Widom, Wein, Cohen, O’Leary, Terasawa (WWCOT) Endowed Scholarship, 2003
 National Association of Women in Construction Scholarship, 2002
 National Society of Collegiate Scholars Scholarship, 2002
 Kennard Scholarship, 2002
HONORS
 Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, 2004-2006
 Golden Key International Honour Society, 2004-2006
 National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2002-2006
 Tau Sigma Delta Honors Society, 2006
 Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, 2002-2006
 University of Southern California Ambassador, 2001-2006
 Gamma Sigma Alpha Greek Honors Society, 2003-2006
 Associated Trustee Presidential Scholars Society, 2001-2006
COMMUNITY SERVICE
 AltBuild: Alternative Building Materials and Design Expo, Panel Committee for USGBC-LA
 Math Tutoring at the Green Dot Magnet High School, Los Angeles, CA 2007
 “CANstruction” for the Los Angeles Food Bank, Volunteer Committee, RTKL Associates Inc., 2006 & 2007
 Philanthropic Events as member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, University of Southern California, 2001 - 2006
Volunteering and fundraising for Casa de la Rosa Battered Women’s Shelter