Zhanna Kunda

• Worked in a group to research and design a Rocket Mass Heater bench as a placemaking element in PSU's Oak Savanna for the Indigenous Traditional Ecological & Cultural Knowledge (ITECK) Center.
• Coordinated stakeholder meetings and participated in community events to discuss project goals, design specifications, and to ensure that the project is progressing according to schedule and within budget constraints.
• Assisted in developing a design that reduces construction costs by efficiently utilizing available materials and resources.
• Contributed to overall project success by actively participating in progress meetings, providing input and feedback as needed to ensure continuous improvement efforts.
• Presented our final to client and community for feedback and approval.

• Worked with a partner to brainstorm ideas for the future plans of the Canton Grill site, newly acquired by APANO.
• Engaged in community events to gather public input, identify issues, concerns, and areas of improvement to inform and guide our design process.
• Presented visual graphics of our design proposal at APANO’s site acquisition celebration.

Observed and a participated in the construction and
planning process of several residential projects lead by
my parents in North Port, Florida. Key tasks included:

• Assistance with gathering documentation and applying for building permits.
• Site analysis & landscape design
• Used SketchUp and Enscape to create and present a 3D house model and spatial renderings to help my parents better visualize the projects.