I am Sophia Bachas-Daunert and I am a fifth year Bachelors of Architecture student at Cornell University with a concentration in architectural science and technology, and a Minor in Environmental Studies and Sustainability. 

​I have a passion for green design and inclusivity within all spaces. Throughout my career I aim to integrate issues of environment and sustainability into my architecture.

education
​Cornell University | 2019-2024
Bachelors of Architecture
Minor: Environmental Studies and Sustainability 
Deans list

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart | 2015-2019
High School Diploma
International Baccalaureate Program
High honors | Honor roll


experience
314 Architecture Studio | Architecture Intern
July 2023
Athens, Greece

Arquitectonica | Architecture Intern
June - August 2022
Miami, Florida

Responsive Architecture + Design Lab | Architecture Intern
January 2021 - present
University of Miami

Engaged in design research focusing on the health of the home and its occupants. Presented at Smart Cities Conference | Patent Pending on Health Hub Smart Mirror


languages
English | fluent
Spanish | highly proficient


skills
Rhino, AutoCad, Grasshopper, ArcGIS, City Engine, OBS, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premier Pro, Lightroom, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, CNC, Stereolithography, Wood Working, Metal Working, Hand Drafting


awards​
2nd prize | Barbara G. Laurie Student Design Competition
NOMAS annual conference
October 2022

2nd prize | Biard Competition
Cornell University
January 2021

1st prize | Sunchase Solar Energy Challenge
Sunchase State Championship for Solar-powered Car Design
2018

2nd prize | Nanoflorida Conference Research Competition
University of Miami, Young Scholars Program
2017

“Tuning the heterojunction composition of Pd/M-BiVO4/BiOBr nanosheets: mechanisticinsight into the structure-related photocataytic activity”


publications
​“Architecture Student Says Builders Need to Change How They Construct Buildings as Florida Faces Growing Threats From a Warming Climate“
The Invading Sea, Orlando Sentinel, Your Sun
December 2022


exhibitions​
Mixed Mannerisms Exhibition
Cornell University
December 2023

Anna Dietzsch: Acts of Resiliency | Haudenosaunee Voices Exhibition
Cornell University
October - November 2022

Harmonic Counterpoint
Cornell University Chapter of NOMAS
November 2022

Anna Dietzsch: Forest City Exhibition
Cornell University
March - April 2022


leadership
​NOMAS: National Organization of Minority Architecture students | Co-Treasurer
Cornell University
2014 - 2018

Vex Robotics | Team Captain
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart

VEX Robotics VRC Tournament, Miami, FL: Judges Award
State Championship: 4th Place
Miami-Dade County Youth Fair Competition and Exhibition: 3rd Place Design Award + Overall 3rd Place


clubs + societies​
Ithaca Carbon Neutrality 2030 | Cornell University Sustainable Design
Architect and Modeling Team
2021

Researched existing policies, programs, and best practices in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in existing buildings with a focus on small U.S. cities.

The Women’s Network
Cornell University
2020 - present

The Latino Living Center
Cornell University
2020 - present

American Chemical Society
2017 - present

Ventures scholar
2015 - 2019