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Venkatkrishnan Ashok

@venkatkrishnanashok

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I lead sustainability certification and building-performance analysis for mission-critical data centre developments.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead sustainability certification, building-performance analysis and low-carbon design work, particularly on complex mission-critical developments. I value collaborative teams where I can align design, delivery and client stakeholders around measurable performance outcomes.

At Deerns in London, I lead LEED and BREEAM certification assessments for mission-critical data centre developments, aligning multidisciplinary teams around performance and compliance targets.

I lead LEED BD+C Silver work for a 112MW campus data centre development in France, contributing CFD airflow modelling, daylight analysis and IES VE energy modelling. I also lead BREEAM Excellent assessment for a 24MW UK data centre, using SEER calculations and BRUKL updates to help reduce carbon offset payments.

I build practical tracking tools and technical specifications that give design, construction and client teams clear visibility of certification requirements. My work includes internal CFD studies of data-hall thermal and airflow performance and client-facing technical reporting.

Before sustainability consulting, I led retail and office design consultancy in Mumbai, integrating passive, low-carbon, biophilic and user-centred strategies across large commercial developments. I also mentored architecture students and facilitated cross-disciplinary design workshops.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sustainability Consultant

Deerns

Jul 2024 - Jul 2026 (2 years)

Lead LEED and BREEAM certification assessments for data centre projects, including CFD modelling, daylight analysis, and IES VE energy modelling. Developed bespoke tracking tools and coordinated with design and construction teams to ensure compliance.

LEED BREEAM CFDs IES VE Energy and Daylighting Analysis Energy modeling Project Coordination Stakeholder Management

Principal Architect

Deform

Nov 2012 - Sep 2022 (9 years 10 months)

Led design consultancy for retail and office projects, integrating biophilic and passive design strategies. Delivered MEP coordination focused on energy efficiency and low-carbon design.

Architectural Design Biophilic Design Passive Design Strategies MEP Coordination Energy Efficiency Project Leadership

Design Mentor

Rachana Sansad's Academy of Architecture

Jan 2012 - Jan 2022 (10 years)

Mentored and guided 40-100 students annually in architectural design and technology, developing project briefs and supervising studios.

Mentorship Architectural Design Studio Management Curriculum Development

Workshop Mentor

University of Antwerp

Feb 2019 - Feb 2020 (1 year)

Led week-long design symposiums facilitating urban and societal design dialogues, translating discussions into visual representations of sustainable architecture.

Design Workshops Urban Design Sustainable Architecture Facilitation

Associate Architect

Anil Salian & Associates

Nov 2005 - Oct 2011 (5 years 11 months)

Led design teams for retail and commercial projects, integrating global trends into a distinctive design language. Improved energy efficiency and reduced operational costs through strategic design and MEP integration.

Architectural Design MES Integration Energy Efficiency Passive Design Strategies Team Leadership