I'm a design-driven architecture student at the National University of Singapore, exploring climate-responsive design, urban planning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. My work investigates how buildings respond to heat, light, and people, with a focus on user-centered, adaptive spatial systems. I'm recognized for innovative solutions to Singapore's Urban Heat Island effect and I'm passionate about leadership and communication across academic, competition, and community settings. I thrive in teamwork and enjoy mentoring others to translate ideas into resilient, liveable places.

Janani Sivakumar

I'm a design-driven architecture student at the National University of Singapore, exploring climate-responsive design, urban planning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. My work investigates how buildings respond to heat, light, and people, with a focus on user-centered, adaptive spatial systems. I'm recognized for innovative solutions to Singapore's Urban Heat Island effect and I'm passionate about leadership and communication across academic, competition, and community settings. I thrive in teamwork and enjoy mentoring others to translate ideas into resilient, liveable places.

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I’m a design-driven architecture student at the National University of Singapore, exploring climate-responsive design, urban planning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. My work investigates how buildings respond to heat, light, and people, with a focus on user-centered, adaptive spatial systems.

I’m recognized for innovative solutions to Singapore’s Urban Heat Island effect and I’m passionate about leadership and communication across academic, competition, and community settings. I thrive in teamwork and enjoy mentoring others to translate ideas into resilient, liveable places.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent

Work Experience

Team Leader at NUS Civil Engineering Department Club
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Led team Orcas Archi to first place among 180+ participants across 8 tertiary institutions in the Built Environment Case Competition; proposed evidence-based design interventions addressing Singapore's Urban Heat Island effect; presented to industry panellists from BCA, JTC, WOH HUP, and NUS; awarded $3,000 team prize.
Group Facilitator at Urban Redevelopment Authority, CUBE Competition
November 1, 2025 - November 7, 2025
Mentored Victoria Junior College students in sustainability principles, architectural fundamentals, and spatial proposal development. Mentee team won 1st Prize.
Co-Leader at Competition of the Urban Built Environment (CUBE), URA
December 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Co-led a geography team in a five-day urban redesign challenge for the International Business Park, Jurong. Pitched proposals grounded in liveability, sustainability, and urban planning to architects and academics. Received Commendation Award; prize donated to the College Needy Student Fund.
Group Facilitator at Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
November 1, 2025 - November 7, 2025
Mentored Victoria Junior College students in sustainability principles, architectural fundamentals, and spatial proposal development. Mentee team won 1st Prize.
Group Facilitator at Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) – CUBE Competition
November 1, 2025 - November 7, 2025
Mentored Victoria Junior College students in sustainability principles, architectural fundamentals, and spatial proposal development. Mentee team won 1st Prize.
Co-Leader at Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) – Competition of the Urban Built Environment (CUBE)
December 1, 2022 - December 5, 2022
Co-led a geography team in a five-day urban redesign challenge for the International Business Park, Jurong. Pitched proposals grounded in liveability, sustainability, and urban planning to architects and academics. Received Commendation Award; prize donated to the College Needy Student Fund.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Architecture at National University of Singapore
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028
GCE A-Levels at Catholic Junior College
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture at National University of Singapore
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2028
GCE A-Levels at Catholic Junior College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture at National University of Singapore
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2028
GCE A-Levels at Catholic Junior College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

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