Hello,
My name is
Daniel Zhao!
I’m from University of California Berkeley, studying urban studies and landscape architecture. I translate spatial data, site ecologies, and community insight into clear design proposals— from hazard-ready open space to people-first streets. My work pairs rigorous analysis with simple, buildable ideas.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Geospatial Analysis
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Site Design
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Formal Writing
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3D Rendering
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Land Use
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Comprehensive Planning
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Geospatial Analysis • Site Design • Formal Writing • 3D Rendering • Land Use & Comprehensive Planning •
About Me
Experience
Redwood Gardens Green Roof Initiative (2025) - Design Proposal in Berkeley, CA
Urban Nature and Mental Health: A Case for Equitable Access (2024) - Research in Los Angeles, CA
Rebuilding Together East Bay-north (2023) - Volunteer in Oakland, CA.
Education
B.A. in Urban Studies, Minor in Landscape Architecture;
GPA: 3.7/4.0
University of California, Berkeley (UCB), Berkeley, CA
Expected May 2026
Technical Skills
ArcGIS Pro | Rayon | Adobe Illustrator | Photoshop | Rhino | SketchUp | Microsoft Office
Language
Mandarin (Native), English (Fluent)
Notable Courses
LDARCH 140 - Social and Psychological Factors in Open Space Design
LDARCH 130 - Sustainable Landscapes and Cities
CYPLAN 140 - Urban Design: City-Building and Place-Making
LDARCH C188 - Geographic Information Science
Professional Skills
Data & Geospatial Analysis
Site Design
Land Use & Comprehensive Planning
Formal Writing & Presentation
Grant Writing
Contact Information
71 Gravity, Irvine, CA 92618
dzhao04@berkeley.edu
zhaohaoran23333@gmail.com
(949)-346-7885
Projects
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![An image of The Cultural Center.]()
Redwood Gardens Green Roof Initiative: Enhancing Thermal Comfort and Well-being for Seniors
Berkeley, 2025
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![An image of Greenspacing.]()
Strawberry Creek Forest Room
Berkeley, 2025
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![An image of The Float House]()
Freight Scars · Green Futures
Oakland, 2025
Explore
Redwood Gardens Green Roof Initiative: Enhancing Thermal Comfort and Well-being for Seniors
Rooftop garden retrofit at a senior community, turning a heat-prone roof into a climate-cooling, accessible social landscape.
Strawberry Creek Forest Room
Compact, all-electric woodland home at Strawberry Creek, framing forest views while balancing social life, privacy, and wildfire-ready resilience.
Freight Scars · Green Futures
Critical mapping of West Oakland’s freight scars, pairing zero-emission corridors with landscape repair, public-realm upgrades, and tenant protections to return health and agency to longtime residents.
