Parween Karim

Experience

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  University of Salahaddin/ Erbil – Kurdistan

  Sept 1995 - Jul 2000

  Student

  I achieved BSc. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Salahaddin/ Erbil – Kurdistan in 2000.

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  Local Company

  Sept 2000 - Sept 2001

  Assistant Architect

  Began my career as a fresh architect, gaining practical experience in drawing and designing small-scale projects using AutoCAD.Assisted a Senior Architect Engineer in producing detailed drawings for proposed projects, including office buildings and residential structures, enhancing my skills in architectural design and documentation.

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  KRG/Ministry of Municipalities and Tourism/ Directorate of tourism

  Sept 2001 - Jul 2003

  Architect Assistant

  Assisted in preparing cost and quantity estimates for excavation work, contributing to accurate budgeting and project planning.Prepared and contributed to various reports, including Construction Completion Reports, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of project progress and milestones.Drew and Designed small-scale projects using AutoCAD and 3D Max, gaining practical experience in design software and enhancing technical skills.

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  KRG/ Ministry of Municipalities and Tourism/ Directorate of Tourism-

  Jul 2003 - Apr 2005

  Assistant Architect

  Worked as a designer engineer for proposed projects, contributing to the development of the region's tourism infrastructure.Supervised the design and planning of tourism-related projects, including hotels and restaurants, supporting the growth of the region's tourism industry.

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  KRG/ Ministry of Health/ Directorate of Health

  Jan 2005 - now

  Managed various healthcare projects from initiation through completion, overseeing all stages of project development.Evaluated and approved designs for healthcare and hospital infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards before granting construction permissions.Applied technical expertise and knowledge of regulations and guidelines to improve healthcare infrastructure and enhance project outcomes. • Preparing and Designing Health Centres and health Buildings. • Supervising Healthcare Centres and health buildings such as laboratory and Blood bank. • Working with a foreign company, which are mainly dealing with construction projects and supervising their work as an architect in a public sector and travelling to Turkey to visit hospitals that the company has constructed in Istanbul.

  • Architecture Consultant

    Jul 2010 - now

  • Architect Practitioner

    Jan 2005 - Jul 2010
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  Sheffield Hallam University

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Studied full-time on a one year Master course of Technical Architecture at Sheffield Hallam University Working with client Philip Robins as a consultant Architect to Leisure and Community development project in Abbeydale Picture house.

  • Student

    Sept 2013 - Sept 2014

  • Architect Consultant

    May 2014 - Jun 2014
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  Ministry of Health KRG/ Directorate of Health

  Jan 2015 - now

  Architecture Consultant

  Designed and currently supervising a 200-bed Psychiatric Hospital. Managing the project and applying environmental psychology techniques alongside sustainable materials to create a supportive, healing, and environmentally friendly environment for patients.Designed a 150-bed Renal and Hemodialysis Hospital with Kidney Transplantation Services, offering innovative solutions for treating kidney diseases.Designed and supervised two types of healthcare centers, Type A and Type B, providing innovative and functional solutions tailored to meet the needs of local communities.Supervised the construction of a residential building for doctors.Designed and supervised a Pediatric Hospital, incorporating environmental psychology principles to create a more supportive and healing environment for young patients. Show less