Fartun Ahmed

Master of Architecture graduate pursuing M.S. in Sustainable Design with academic experience delivering projects from concept through technical documentation. Proficient in 3D modeling and visualization. Applies research-driven design methods to improve sustainability and spatial quality.

Mogadishu Cathedral I Water Courtyard
Graduate Sustainable Design Project
Water Courtyard prototype integrated into a religious building to collect and reuse rainwater while serving the surrounding neighborhood.
- Researched local precipitation patterns and calculated potential rainwater collection and storage capacity.
- Developed a courtyard prototype and evaluated how many families its collected water could serve.
- Created a courtyard matrix to study and compare water collection and spatial strategies.
- Produced maps, site plans, sections, elevations, technical water details, diagrams, and experiential renderings.

Urban Rooms I Mixed-Use Residential - Cohousing
Graduate Architecture Project
Mixed-use residential development exploring community interaction, urban conditions, and transitions between public and private space.
- Developed the project from site planning through architectural design, integrating residential, community, and mixed-use programs.
- Designed shared semi-public and semi-private spaces to strengthen connections between residents and the surrounding community.
- Produced architectural plans, sections, detailed sections, 3D models, and studies of urban conditions.