Passionate Architect with Global Experience Sustainability
- Robert Edinger
- Oct 31, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 10
Originally from Hong Kong and raised in Canada, I consider myself a global citizen with a deep appreciation for Europe, particularly Sweden. I am eager to join your program as I believe it represents the pinnacle of excellence and aligns perfectly with my professional interests in Architecture. I am especially excited about the opportunity to attend Chalmers due to the dynamic integration of Architecture and Engineering in your program, as well as your focus on green and sustainable initiatives. I am eager to contribute to the diversity of your program, being fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin, in addition to being a native English speaker. My global focus on humanitarian projects makes me a suitable candidate for your program. I have worked extensively in Korea with Habitat for Humanity, building townhouses for low-income families in the demilitarized zone, and with Sichuan 100 in China, preparing presentations and detailed drawings for primary schools in areas affected by the 2008 earthquake.
I possess highly developed technological skills that will benefit me as a graduate student in Architecture, including advanced proficiency in AutoCad, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Architectural detailing, International Building Code (IBC), and Green Building concepts (LEED). I am confident in my strong academic background, having earned a Bachelor of Architectural Science Degree from XXX University in Toronto, Canada, with a focus on project management in my third and fourth years. My primary passion, however, is design, which I have nurtured for many years both academically and professionally. This makes me particularly well-suited for your Matter, Space and Structure Programme.
I am an ideal fit for your program due to my deep passion for sustainable design and humanistic architecture, focusing on long-term user needs and environmental friendliness. I am eager to explore and develop ideas related to these designs and bring them to fruition. In the next decade, I envision myself as a practicing architect with extensive international experience in the Global South, assisting the most vulnerable, particularly natural disaster victims, in rebuilding sustainably and affordably to minimize risks in earthquake and flood-prone areas. I am not only a forward-thinking designer but also well-equipped to tackle technical and administrative challenges. I aspire to establish my own architecture firm in the future. Currently working for ____ Ltd. in Hong Kong, I am gaining valuable insights into design principles and construction and will soon become a LEED-accredited professional to further engage in green building projects.
Passionate Architect with Global Experience Sustainability Focus
The applicant’s upbringing in Hong Kong and Canada, combined with fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, highlights a multicultural perspective. This global identity enriches their candidacy and positions them as someone who can contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the program. The statement demonstrates thoughtful alignment with Chalmers’ strengths, particularly the integration of architecture and engineering and the emphasis on sustainability. Their enthusiasm for the Matter, Space and Structure Programme shows careful preparation and genuine compatibility. Extensive volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity in Korea and Sichuan 100 in China illustrates compassion, social responsibility, and practical engagement with architecture in service of vulnerable communities. This humanitarian focus adds depth and authenticity to their professional vision. Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite,…