This article first appeared in the 200901
issue of BD+C.
 Nish Kothari, 34 |
Associate, lead designer SmithGroup, San Francisco EDUCATION BArch, University of Mumbai, India MArch, Washington University PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS LEED AP ACCOMPLISHMENTS BIM guru. Developed firm's integrated design and delivery methods for BIM. Leader in firm's California healthcare practice. Lead designer and BIM strategist for $1.7 billion California Pacific Medical Center, Cathedral Hill Hospital, San Francisco. RECENT PROJECTS Completed BIM packages for new Doha International Airport, Qatar (completion: 2010). EXTRACURRICULAR Developing website: www.3bhk.com. Currently in beta form, site is intended as “Facebook” of home design, allowing users to publish, display, discuss, and research design projects. OFF THE CLOCK Became U.S. citizen in 2007; voted for the first time November 4, 2008. Favorite album: Pink Floyd's “The Dark Side of the Moon.” Favorite read: Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies, by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras. SECRET LIFE Part-time modeling gigs help fund flying lessons. |
