Catherine Yang

Cornell University

Aug 2022 — May 2027, Ithaca, NY

Bachelor of Architecture, Computer Science Minor

Research Assistant, Cornell AAP

Jun 2026 — Aug 2026, Ithaca, NY

Contributed to the development of an integrated, data-driven estimation method that helps municipal policymakers quantify the co-benefits and trade-offs of circularity, embodied carbon reduction, and heritage conservation for existing buildings at the urban scale

Architectural Intern, Aedas

Jun 2025 — Aug 2025, Hong Kong, China

Contributed to the design development phase of a large-scale Port Clearance Building project.

Produced architectural drawings, renderings, and design studies to support project refinement.

Coordinated with consultants in interior design, lighting, and structural engineering to support project integration.

Architectural Intern, Archi-Union Architects

Jun 2024 — Aug 2024, Shanghai, China

Contributed to the conceptual design phases for an observation tower and an office building project, integrating AI and parametric design techniques to explore innovative architectural solutions.

Produced drawings, including plans, elevations, structural system visualizations, and renderings for several projects.

Editor, The Architectural Society of China

Aug 2024 — Oct 2024, Remote

Led the design and production of a 100-page bi-monthly publication

Edwin A Seipp Prize

Sept 2024

Designed The Garden Table, an intergenerational public installation for Trumansburg; recognized with the Edwin A. Seipp Prize (selected among 60+ third-year projects).

2024 NOMA Barbara G. Laurie Student Design Competition, Third Place

Nov 2024, Baltimore

The Cornell NOMAS team's project redefines the role of transit infrastructure to address the “Highway to Nowhere” in West Baltimore with the creation of a dynamic transit hub.

Red Dot Award: Design Concept

Jul 2021

Project: The Root Bags

Awarded to 259 concepts among a total of 4,110 entries from 49 countries