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I'm Janaína Costa Rezende, an architect and urban planner based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. I hold a PhD in Built and Sustainable Environment from UFMG, a Master's in Structures, and a Bachelor's in Architecture and Urbanism. I have six years of experience in teaching, research, and development in Brazilian research centers, plus international exposure from a Sandwich Degree at Portland State University and a summer internship at Temple University. I currently work on AI-related writing projects to train generative models, while continuing practice in architecture and urban design. My work spans single-family housing, interior and landscape design, and urban projects, as well as data analysis, technical reporting, and creative writing. I am experienced in sustainable materials, light steel framing, and acoustic/thermal testing, and I enjoy combining design, technology, and research to craft meaningful built environments. I thrive in interdisciplinary teams and am passionate about transferring knowledge to students and collaborators worldwide.…I'm Janaína Costa Rezende, an architect and urban planner based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. I hold a PhD in Built and Sustainable Environment from UFMG, a Master's in Structures, and a Bachelor's in Architecture and Urbanism. I have six years of experience in teaching, research, and development in Brazilian research centers, plus international exposure from a Sandwich Degree at Portland State University and a summer internship at Temple University. I currently work on AI-related writing projects to train generative models, while continuing practice in architecture and urban design. My work spans single-family housing, interior and landscape design, and urban projects, as well as data analysis, technical reporting, and creative writing. I am experienced in sustainable materials, light steel framing, and acoustic/thermal testing, and I enjoy combining design, technology, and research to craft meaningful built environments. I thrive in interdisciplinary teams and am passionate about transferring knowledge to students and collaborators worldwide.

Janaína Costa Rezende

Architect, Interior Designer, Writer, +2

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I'm Janaína Costa Rezende, an architect and urban planner based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. I hold a PhD in Built and Sustainable Environment from UFMG, a Master's in Structures, and a Bachelor's in Architecture and Urbanism. I have six years of experience in teaching, research, and development in Brazilian research centers, plus international exposure from a Sandwich Degree at Portland State University and a summer internship at Temple University. I currently work on AI-related writing projects to train generative models, while continuing practice in architecture and urban design. My work spans single-family housing, interior and landscape design, and urban projects, as well as data analysis, technical reporting, and creative writing. I am experienced in sustainable materials, light steel framing, and acoustic/thermal testing, and I enjoy combining design, technology, and research to craft meaningful built environments. I thrive in interdisciplinary teams and am passionate about transferring knowledge to students and collaborators worldwide.…I'm Janaína Costa Rezende, an architect and urban planner based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. I hold a PhD in Built and Sustainable Environment from UFMG, a Master's in Structures, and a Bachelor's in Architecture and Urbanism. I have six years of experience in teaching, research, and development in Brazilian research centers, plus international exposure from a Sandwich Degree at Portland State University and a summer internship at Temple University. I currently work on AI-related writing projects to train generative models, while continuing practice in architecture and urban design. My work spans single-family housing, interior and landscape design, and urban projects, as well as data analysis, technical reporting, and creative writing. I am experienced in sustainable materials, light steel framing, and acoustic/thermal testing, and I enjoy combining design, technology, and research to craft meaningful built environments. I thrive in interdisciplinary teams and am passionate about transferring knowledge to students and collaborators worldwide.

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I’m Janaína Costa Rezende, an architect and urban planner based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. I hold a PhD in Built and Sustainable Environment from UFMG, a Master’s in Structures, and a Bachelor’s in Architecture and Urbanism. I have six years of experience in teaching, research, and development in Brazilian research centers, plus international exposure from a Sandwich Degree at Portland State University and a summer internship at Temple University. I currently work on AI-related writing projects to train generative models, while continuing practice in architecture and urban design.

My work spans single-family housing, interior and landscape design, and urban projects, as well as data analysis, technical reporting, and creative writing. I am experienced in sustainable materials, light steel framing, and acoustic/thermal testing, and I enjoy combining design, technology, and research to craft meaningful built environments. I thrive in interdisciplinary teams and am passionate about transferring knowledge to students and collaborators worldwide.

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Expert

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Expert

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Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Portuguese

Fluent

Work Experience

AI Training Writer / AI Model Trainer at Outlier AI Training (Remote)

March 1, 2024 - Present

Work on Portuguese-language writing projects to train generative AI models. Rank model responses, write short stories, assess factual accuracy, and translate texts between English and Portuguese.

Architect and Urban Planner at Independent Architect

February 1, 2017 - December 1, 2023

Develop single-family architectural projects; interior design, landscape design plans, furniture, materials and lighting; develop commercial projects; perform site visits to projects.

Researcher of thermal and acoustic comfort in light steel framing walls – doctoral level at Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)

August 1, 2019 - September 1, 2023

Investigated sustainable materials for light steel framing walls; developed acoustic and thermal tests; applied NBR 15.575; produced graphs in Excel; analyzed laboratory data; prepared technical articles; led assembly of walls and supervised one intern; taught Construction Materials and Techniques.

Architect and Urban Planner at Práxis Projects and Consulting

March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022

Carried out a field survey to count an informal settlement for urban regularization in Novo Lajedo; created projection sketches; conducted resident interviews; conducted construction standard research; inserted data into the city's digital system in the Municipal Department of Works and Infrastructure.

Architect and Urban Planner at FIP - Fundação Israel Pinheiro

September 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019

Carried out the technical design of single-family buildings for land regularization in Paraná; prepared descriptive memorials for identified buildings.

Structural Researcher in Light Steel Framing – Master’s Level at Federal University of Minas Gerais

March 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019

Developed research into light steel framing walls (industrialized construction) focusing on structural performance; conducted 150 strength and slip tests and 92 bending tests on plywood; produced conference articles; led four scientific initiation interns; analyzed trial data; produced graphs in Excel; organized material purchases and delivery.

Construction Coordination Intern at MMI Engenharia Ltda

August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016

Carried out material surveys; liaised with suppliers; prepared construction monitoring reports; read and analyzed projects.

Researcher at Temple University

June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015

Gained data on a derelict industrial area in North Philadelphia and contributed to an urban design project to improve the region.