Suchada Ramakul is an architect and LEED AP based in Los Angeles. She has over 10 years of experience in sustainable design and project management. Her background includes a Master's in Building Engineering from the University of Greenwich and a Bachelor's in Architecture from Silpakorn University in Thailand. She is currently working as an architect at Design Group Beau, where her responsibilities include AutoCAD design, permitting, and ADA compliance for architectural projects.
LEED CI
Case Study
Robert Klingerman
Jasmin Mercado
Tim Shook
Tyler Jadot
The offices are on the second floor of the schickel design building, which is just over 160 years old now.
This project, which was designed by Chuck Lohre, earned LEED platinum on May 5th 2011 at a low cost because of the materials the were salvaged and reused.
Also this was a big step for Green Cincinnati because as the quote stated it marked the first marketing communications office worldwide to receive the LEED platinum certification.
LEED CI
Case Study
Robert Klingerman
Jasmin Mercado
Tim Shook
Tyler Jadot
The offices are on the second floor of the schickel design building, which is just over 160 years old now.
This project, which was designed by Chuck Lohre, earned LEED platinum on May 5th 2011 at a low cost because of the materials the were salvaged and reused.
Also this was a big step for Green Cincinnati because as the quote stated it marked the first marketing communications office worldwide to receive the LEED platinum certification.
A.T.E. is an engineering group that creates products and technologies, living by the values of sustainability, care, commitment, openness and innovation. The operations of the group require us to have our own laboratories, assembly and manufacturing spaces, and collaborative offices. Our workspace in Pune houses key operations of several of the group’s business units. While creating this facility, our aspiration was to produce an environment that echoes our values and enhances our effectiveness at work. This book gives an idea of how we went about doing that. Check it out!
To read more about A.T.E.'s LEED Gold certified offices visit: http://ategroup.com/news-and-media/LEEDing-the-way-ATEs-facilities-receive-LEED-Gold-awards
1. Suchada Ramakul, LEED AP BD+C
1318 Lyman Place, Los Angeles CA 90027 l Email: suchadaramakul@gmail.com l Tel: 310.800.6598
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH, UNITED KINGDOM
Architecture and Construction School, Sep 2009 – Dec 2010
Master of Science in Building Engineering
Relevant Courses: Delivering Sustainable Built Environments, Building
Rehabilitation, Development Economics and Planning
SILPAKORN UNIVERSITY, THAILAND
Faculty of Architecture, Jun 2003 - Mar 2008
Bachelor of Architecture
ACCREDITATION Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited
Professional (LEED AP) - U.S. Green Building Council, Sep 2013
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Design Group Beau, Inc. Los Angeles
Architect, Jul 2014 – Present
• Use AutoCAD to design floor plan for Dental Office in Little Tokyo
Galleria per client’s requirements for City of Los Angeles’ approval
• Create Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZs) package for
renovating garage and adding bathroom to single family home
• Develop unit plan for mixed-use building according to Building Code
• Create floor plan according to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
guideline
Greendwell Co., Ltd, Thailand
Sustainable Design Analyst, Jun 2012 – Mar 2014
• Reviewed architectural and engineering drawings and documents to
ensure compliance with LEED standards
• Conducted climate analysis to set proper building orientation
• Created and maintained schedule using Microsoft Project
• Noteworthy Projects:
o Daegu Library Inter Design Competition, Korea (100,000 ft2)
o EGO Textile Factory, Thailand (170,000 ft2)
o Fujian Rastar R&D Block, China (120,000 ft2)
o Grundfos Office interior, Thailand (7,000 ft2 LEED-CI 2009)
o PTT Data Centre, Thailand (45,000 ft2, LEED-NC 2009)
o CP Leadership Institute, Thailand (800,000 ft2, LEED-NC 2009)
Stonehenge Co., Ltd, Thailand
Architect, Apr 2008 – Mar 2009
• Designed residential and commercial buildings
• Created architectural drawings using AutoCAD
• Developed and presented final architectural designs for clients using
Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Noteworthy Projects:
o Multi-purpose Classroom Building Design Competition
o Tsunami Observatory and Museum
o Technology Information Building
o Kamala Regent Residential Unit
o S&S Condominium
KTGY Inter-Associate, Ltd, Thailand
Student Intern, Mar 2007 – May 2007
COMPUTER
SKILLS
AutoCAD, SketchUP, Ecotect, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator,
Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Project, Windows, Mac
3. Reception
Lobby
Operator Rm
Office
Mechanical
Consultancy Rm
X-RAY Rm
Storage
Sterilization
Restroom
Little Tokyo
Galleria
Dental Office
Los Angeles, CA
1,200 sq. ft.
Designed the interior in
3D using SketchUp.
This project is to renovate the interior of an existing
acupuncture clinic for a dental office.
There are three operator rooms, consultancy room,
x-ray room, sterilization area, and an office area.
The color scheme is reflective white as requested by
the customer.
The interior has been designed with soffit lights
throughout the main corridor. The operator rooms
are equipped with plumbing and faucet.
4. This project is to renovate a retail outlet for a womens
clothing store in the Outlets at the Border Premium
Shopping Center.
The color scheme is designed in accordance
with ANGL’s branding standard. The shelves and
decoration features also comply with the clothing
stores’ requirements.
Although the existing air conditioner system remain
untouched, the existing fluorescent lamps are
replaced with metal halide lamps to provide efficient
lighting throughout the room.
ANGL
Clothing
Store
San Diego, CA
3,100 sq. ft.
Designed the interior
in 3D using SketchUp.
Created the interior
drawings.
5. This project is a development of a mixed-use
building to support economic vitality and
provide residential units.
The building has six levels of parking, one
level for commercial retail use on the ground,
and twelve levels for residential use. There is
a common area with amenities and garden on
the sixth floor.
The building is also outfitted with curtain wall
glass and marble finishing.
Mixed-Use
Building
Los Angeles, CA
377,000 sq. ft.
Designed the unit
plan, and calculated
the open space in
accordance with the
building code and
architectural scale
model.
6. Mixed-Use Building
Artesia, CA
245,000 sq. ft.
Designed the unit plan and calculated the
open space in accordance with building
code and architectural scale model.
This project is a development of a mixed-use
building for retail and restaurant on
ground floor. The building has two levels
of parking, one level for commercial retail
use on the ground, and three levels for
residential units consisting of one and two
bedroom floor plans.
The low-rise residential building is designed
with modern style on the facade and
shading.
The retail area is designed to approach to
main street in accordance with the design
guideline. There is also public seating
within the restaurant area.
7. Pasco
Restaurant
Thailand
3,300 sq. ft.
Designed the building
envelope and
conducted the shadow
analysis using Ecotect.
Adjacent to an existing gas station, this restaurant
site is an environment friendly and energy efficient
rest stop for tourists.
The waterfall is emphasized as the centerpiece that
also played an integral part of the evaporative cooling
strategy that filtered dusts from tapioca fields.
The focus on passive design reduces the energy use,
allowing the unconditioned area to act as thermal
buffer to the conditioned area.
8. ECO Space
Clubhouse
Thailand
3,300 sq. ft.
Designed the building
envelope and
conducted the shadow
analysis using Ecotect.
This is a clubhouse designed for a large town home
community. Green designs are integrated from
project concept inception through construction.
Analysis of the site specific properties using the
Ecotect simulation tool has led to the harnessing
of natural energy, such as prevailing wind, with
sufficient shade all year round.
9. This modern style yet functional
office is designed to house a
server farm for the Thai Excise
and Taxation Department.
Maximum energy efficiency and
security system are important
parts of the design concept.
Using domestic construction
materials, this building is
sustainable and environment
friendly.
Information
Technology
Building
Thailand
80,000 sq. ft.
Developed the
design concept,
building plan, and
presentation materials
for customers using
SketchUp and Adobe
Photoshop.
10. S&S
Residence
Thailand
87,000 sq. ft.
Designed the building
and unit plans.
Created architectural
drawings.
This condominium is a peaceful living space
surrounded by garden and recreation facilities.
The rain forest concept with big trees and step
gardens connects living with nature. Focusing on
using optimized ventilation and balanced daylight
and sun shading leads to ECO living.