CHRIST JACOB GOURE
San Antonio
Summary
Enthusiastic and driven architecture student with a passion for innovative design and sustainable practices. Seeking internship opportunities to apply the theoretical knowledge gained from coursework in real-world architectural projects, and further develop practical skills in a professional setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
The university of Texas at san Antonio
San Antonio
09.2025 - Current
- Course: ARC 5724 – 901: Advanced Building Technology and Sustainability
Instructor: Prof. Farzad Hashemi
Institution: University of Texas at San Antonio
Semester: Fall 2025 - Serving as a teaching assistant for a graduate-level lab course focused on sustainable architecture and high-performance building systems.
- Key responsibilities included: assisting students with performance-based design tools, including Cove.Tool and other simulation software for energy modeling, daylight analysis, building envelope optimization, and passive design strategies.
- Supporting lab instruction by demonstrating software workflows and performance analysis techniques that align with real-world, sustainable design practices.
- Collaborating with the course instructor to facilitate lab sessions.
Graduate Research Assistant
Climate-Sensitive Design Lab (CSDL) / The Univers
San Antonio
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Executed 3D modeling using Rhino to create detailed visual representations.
- Conducted exploratory data analysis and drafted comprehensive reports.
- Designed websites to enhance user experience and engagement.
- Facilitated community engagement through surveying and interviewing human subjects.
- Presented research findings in both academic and non-academic settings.
Undergraduate Student Intern
Yeager Watson & Watson, LLC
Ruston
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Created 3D models and schematic designs for multiple projects.
- Participated in client meetings and presentations to communicate design concepts.
- Conducted site visits to evaluate progress and collect project insights.
Undergraduate Student Intern
Triad Builders of Ruston, INC
Ruston
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Executed labor tasks on job sites to support project completion.
- Prepared shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Conducted submittal preparation for timely project approvals.
- Estimated material quantities to optimize resource allocation.
- Performed take-offs to facilitate accurate bidding processes.
- Provided assistance during bid day to enhance team efficiency.
- Organized project documentation to aid project managers in decision-making.
Lab Consultant
Louisiana Tech University
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Guided students through technical challenges related to computers and 3D printers.
Education
Master of Architecture - High Performance Design & Sustainability
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX08-2027
Master of Architecture - Sustainability Studies
Boston Architectural College
Boston, MABachelor of Science - Architectural Studies
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA01.2024
High School Diploma -
Collège Notre Dame D'Afrique De Bietry
Abidjan, Cote D'ivoire01.2018
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Lumion
- Photoshop
- Rhino
- Illustrator
- Revit
Awards
Member's Choice and Award of Merit, AIA LA, 10/01/22, This honor has been given to each Design-build student by the AIA Louisiana on our Mosaic Art cabin project
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
The university of Texas at san Antonio
09.2025 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Climate-Sensitive Design Lab (CSDL) / The Univers
03.2025 - 09.2025
Undergraduate Student Intern
Yeager Watson & Watson, LLC
05.2023 - 01.2025
Undergraduate Student Intern
Triad Builders of Ruston, INC
06.2022 - 08.2022
Lab Consultant
Louisiana Tech University
05.2020 - 09.2020
Master of Architecture - High Performance Design & Sustainability
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Master of Architecture - Sustainability Studies
Boston Architectural College
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Studies
Louisiana Tech University
High School Diploma -
Collège Notre Dame D'Afrique De Bietry
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