Arnott Ferels is a computational designer and researcher focused on using computational methods, modular systems, and renewable energy to create impactful solutions for communities and spaces. His expertise includes optimization algorithms, generative design, urban modeling, BIM, and exploring how data-driven methods, machine learning, and AI can improve sustainability in architecture.

Education

2020 - 2023
Bachelor of Law (LLB), Tarumanagara University, Cum Laude, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Honors & Awards

2023
Top Graduate, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Master Program, GPA 4.00/4.00. (Link 1)
SAPPD ITB Graduation Speech, SAPPD ITB. (Link 1)
ATRiA ITB Architectural Design Exhibition Award, Best Studio Works. (Link 1), (Link 2)
2022
Dean’s List 2022, SAPPD ITB, Top Master of Architecture Student. (Link 1)
2020
Podomoro Final Project Award, Podomoro University, Best Undergraduate Final Project. (Link 1)
2019
Naning Adiwoso Award, Green Building Council Indonesia. (Link 1), (Link 2)
Top 10, Tarumanagara University, Architectural Design Week (ADW). (Link 1)
Top 10 & Semifinalist, National Housing Development Enterprise, IDEA Perumnas. (Link 1)
2018
Top 10 & Favorite Winner, Gaung Bandung ITB. (Link 1)

Experience

Feb 2023 - Present
Computation Researcher Assistant, Research Center of New and Renewable Energy (RCNRE), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Bandung, Indonesia.
  • Engaging in a research project funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemendikbudristek RI) and LPPM ITB (RU3P ITB and RKI ITB for 2023, and PUAPT ITB for 2024).
  • Developing an integrated workflow for parametric energy modeling using Grasshopper, Ladybug, Honeybee, and custom scripts.
  • Leading the development of scripts for the Overall Thermal Transfer Value (OTTV) calculation tool using Python and GHPython.
  • Collaborating with the research team to enhance parametric modeling techniques for photovoltaic (PV) systems in vertical housing, focusing on computation.
  • Managing scheduling for regular progress meetings.
May 2023 - Jul 2023
Prosecutor & Investigative Prosecutor Intern, West Java High Prosecutor’s Office, Bandung, Indonesia.
  • Actively participating in criminal court sessions under the guidance of the Prosecutor, handling cases related to cyber, corporate, and drug-related crimes.
  • Drafting indictments for various cases including fraud, theft, and possession of stolen goods.
  • Conducting extensive studies on the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), Criminal Code (KUHP), and related laws.
  • Researching the application of restorative justice in minor crime cases and its challenges within the Indonesian legal system.
  • Preparing presentations on cyber-related crimes for the West Java High Prosecutor’s Office, contributing to hearings at the Indonesian DPR (House of Representatives).
  • Studying major criminal cases such as murder, assault, and drug offenses, and participating in a workshop on money laundering organized by the Attorney General’s Office.
Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
Computation + BIM Teaching Assistant & Tutor, School of Architecture, Planning, and Policy Development (SAPPD), ITB, Bandung, Indonesia.
  • Instructed and tutored second-year undergraduate students in AR2250 Architectural Computation Studio using Rhino, Grasshopper, Rhino Rendering, and Photoshop (Jan-Jun 2022, Jan-Jun 2023).
  • Instructed and tutored in summer workshops for fourth-year undergraduate students in AR4214 Algorithmic Approach in Design and Prototyping and AR4112 Introduction to BIM in Architecture, focusing on Grasshopper and Revit (Jun-Aug 2023).
  • Created and demonstrated clear, intuitive Grasshopper scripts for classroom use, integrating them into teaching materials (Jan-Jun 2023).
  • Developed educational modules and tutorials to enhance students’ understanding of Computational Design using Rhino and Grasshopper, with a focus on fabricated-oriented models and SubD-oriented modeling (Jan-Jun 2023).
Sep 2021 - Apr 2023
Computation Research Assistant, SAPPD ITB, Bandung, Indonesia.
  • Created a technical methodology for urban environmental research by implementing computational design using Rhino, Grasshopper, Ladybug, Eddy3D for CFD, Autodesk CFD, and ANSYS Fluent.
  • Developed a computational workflow framework for shadow simulation calculations using Grasshopper, Ladybug, and Python.
  • Designed an airflow-oriented modeling approach to facilitate simulations, using Grasshopper, and established a methodology for visually presenting numerical data outputs.
  • Assisted in the efficient collection and organization of extensive data for the case study site, ensuring readiness for analysis by the team.
2022
Building & Performance Simulation Specialist in Architectural Computation, Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung, Indonesia.
  • Developed a computational workflow framework for tall building cases, utilizing Rhino, Grasshopper, and Honeybee.
  • Transformed basic raw models from SketchUp into parametric-oriented models, optimizing them for Honeybee’s input model algorithm.
  • Conducted performance simulations to support sustainable environmental design for retrofitting the façade of an old high-rise building, using Grasshopper and Honeybee-Energy.
2021
Computational Designer, BYO Living, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Conducted research and developed computational design solutions for weaving processes in architecture, installations, and industrial designs, including furniture and interior elements using Rhino, Grasshopper, and Ladybug.
  • Analyzed and calculated shadow predictions to assess how shadows interacted with the design using Grasshopper and Ladybug.
  • Conducted on-site visits and studies of rattan and local bamboo supply chains, engaging in discussions with experts to integrate the design concept with real constraints, context, and unpredictable parameters.
2020 - 2022
Computation Tutor & Research Assistant, Department of Architecture, Podomoro University, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Developed comprehensive tutorials for environmental simulation tools, including Rhino, Grasshopper, and Ladybug.
  • Supported building performance research and simulations, providing tutoring guidance to research students.
May 2019 - Jul 2019
Architectural Designer Intern, Atelier Cosmas Gozali (ACG), Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Contributed to the architectural design and research core team.
  • Assisted in the design process for commercial, residential, façade, and cultural projects using Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, and AutoCAD.
  • Produced architectural visualizations for presentations and design communication using Lumion.
  • Participated in site visits to understand the implementation of designs in real projects.
May 2018 - Jul 2018
Architectural Designer Intern, Architect Indomegah, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Contributed to the architectural design and research team, focusing on commercial and retail projects.
  • Assisted in architectural design modeling for commercial and retail buildings, particularly F&B lifestyle malls, utilizing AutoCAD and SketchUp.
  • Conducted on-site visits and studies of eight F&B lifestyle malls in Indonesia to understand their operations; additionally, performed precedent studies on F&B lifestyle malls in South Africa, Thailand, Japan, and the U.S.
  • Produced and documented the preliminary design, research, and architectural visualizations for the final two malls, presented in a physical book for design communication.

Invited Talks & Reviews

Dec 2023
Guest Reviewer, Bachelor thesis Architecture, Podomoro University, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Nov 2023
Speaker, Daylight modeling in Architecture, SAPPD ITB, Bandung, Indonesia. (Material)
Aug 2023
Tutor & Speaker, Energy Efficiency and Conservation: Workshop DIALux & OTTV, IVC Summer Course ITB, Bandung, Indonesia. (Material)
Dec 2022
Guest Reviewer, Design Studio and Green Building Studio Architecture, Podomoro University, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Oct 2022
Speaker, Green Building Design Exploration, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbudristek RI), Indonesia.
Dec 2020
Speaker, Land Bank System and Urban Spatial Needs, SERINA Conference 2020, Jakarta, Indonesia.
May 2020
Speaker, My bachelor’s thesis Architecture, Podomoro University, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Workshops

Jul 2023
DigitalFUTURES 2023 + Grimshaw Architects, Beyond Static: Exploring ML for Adaptive Geometries in Expandable Structures, United Kingdom (Online). (Result)
DigitalFUTURES China 2023 + Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Context + Intelligence, United States & China (Online).
Jul 2022
DigitalFUTURES 2022 + Ardaena, Bio-Dataflow on Mathematical Structural Forms, India (Online). (Result)
Jul 2021
DigitalFUTURES 2021 + Karamba3D & BollingerGrohmann, Karamba & Octopus, Vienna, Austria (Online).
Jun 2017
TKIMAI XXXIII, Sapa Kota: Bamboo Workshop, Tangerang, Indonesia.

Exhibition

Jul 2023
SAPPD ITB Open House 2023, ITB, Bandung, Indonesia. (Result)
ATRiA ITB Architectural Design Exhibition, ITB, Bandung, Indonesia. (Result)
Jun 2022
DigitalFUTURES 2022, Voxels (Metaverse), Online.
May 2020
Final Project Award, Architecture, Online & Podomoro University. (Result)

Certifications

2022
Green Open Space Planning Expert (Jakarta region), Ministry of Public Works and Housing (Indonesia), SIBIMA 68/15/PJJBK/Kb.1/VIII/2022.
Revit Architecture, Autodesk Education, AP70191809705092.
2020
Junior Construction Management Expert, Ministry of Public Works and Housing (Indonesia), SIBIMA 24/003/PJJBK/Kb.1/II/2020.
2019
Greenship Associates, Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI), 0370/GBCI-JKT/GA/IX/11/2019.
2018
AutoCAD Architecture, Autodesk Education, AP7019499224.

Organizations

2021 - Present
Indonesian Institute of Architect (Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia), Graduate Member.
2022 - Present
Alumni & Student Association, SAPPD ITB, Member.
2020–2021
Alumni Association, Podomoro University, Deputy Head of Organization Development.
2018–2019
Christian Student Fellowship, Podomoro University, President.
2017–2018
Christian Student Fellowship, Podomoro University, Core Leadership Team.
2018
Architecture Student Association, Podomoro University, Creative & Magazine Division.
2017
Architecture Student Association, Podomoro University, Sponsorship Division.

Publications

2024
Ferels A, Indraprastha A (2024). Dynamic multi-layer walkability model for transit-oriented movement: Nodes and Routes optimization method. International Journal of Architectural Computing. 31. SAGE Publications. DOI: 10.1177/14780771241254639. https://doi.org/10.1177/14780771241254639. (Green OA)
Nasution A D, Larasati D, Nadia S, Ferels A, Indartono Y S, Kurniawan H (2024). Optimization of BIPV utilization with parametric approach: Case study on Nearly Zero Carbon Building Studio Design in Medan, Indonesia. International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology. 14. 1383-1394. INSIGHT: Indonesian Society for Knowledge and Human Development. DOI: 10.18517/ijaseit.14.4.19773. https://doi.org/10.18517/ijaseit.14.4.19773. (Open OA)
Ferels A (2023). Bio-Data Flow on Mathematical Structural Forms. DigitalFUTURES Exhibition (Voxels).
Ferels A, Firmansyah H (2023). Analysis of Rechtsvacuum in Indonesian Criminal Procedure Law: Implementation of Prosecution Discontinuation Based on Restorative Justice. Syntax Literate Journal. 8(11). 6215–6228. DOI: 10.36418/syntax-literate.v8i11.13870. https://doi.org/10.36418/syntax-literate.v8i11.13870.
Ferels A, Khalid F, Maulidin E, Destianti C, Artha F, Nurliansyah H (2023). NURTURE: Nutrient for Future Singapore. Institut Teknologi Bandung. ATRiA ITB.
2022
Djaja B, Ferels A (2022). Comparing Laws on the Right to Use Underground Spaces in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Shanghai (China). Land, People, and Investment Post the Omnibus Law on Job Creation (2). Media Sains Indonesia.
Ferels A (2022). Trends in the Use of Tensile Membrane Structures and Future Prospects.
Ferels A, Alviani T, Tamma G A Y (2022). Evaluation of the Implementation of Modular Shading Devices on Office Building Enclosures in Tropical Climates for Optimizing User Productivity.
Marvella A, Ferels A, Hidayat F, Bicawasti P, Ariella S, Atharinafi Z, Rahman M F, Haya B, Asyara A H (2022). LUNA: Living in Urban Nature.
2021
Ferels A (2021). A Critical Overview of Worker Status, Wages, and Working Time of Entry-Level Workers.
Ferels A (2021). Evaluative Energy Simulation.
Ferels A, Alviani T, Tamma G A Y (2021). Coop Himmelb(l)au: Computational Design-based Architecture.
2020
Ferels A (2020). Evaluation of Integrated Bus Terminals with Sustainable Design Tools.
Ferels A (2020). Interpretation of the Land Bank System in Fulfilling the Spatial Demands of City People Community. SERINA Conference.
Ferels A (2020). Bus Terminal in Jakarta, Is It Ready to Face the Demands of the Future?. In: Fireza D (eds) Anxiety + Architecture = Critic. Podomoro University Press.
2019
Ferels A, Chandra C C, Kenny O (2019). Algae Bio-façade Application in Public Space. KORD Conference.
Ferels A, Chandra C C, Margaretha C, Lim M (2019). Sunda Kelapa Port Redevelopment. KORD Conference.
Ferels A, Kenny O, Adrian M (2019). Analyzing the Eco-Skywalk User Experience at Central Park-Neo Soho. Podomoro University.

Skills

Productivity
Advanced: Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, MS Office, Draw.io Intermediate: DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, PowerBI, GIMP, Inkscape Beginner: Scribus
Visualization
Expert: Twinmotion Advanced: Lumion Intermediate: Rhino Render, V-ray
Coding
Advanced: TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Sass, LaTeX, MDX, Markdown Intermediate: C#, Python, Apps Script Beginner: AHK, SQL
Frameworks
Advanced: Astro, Tailwind CSS Intermediate: Vite, React, Bootstrap, Gatsby
Utilities
Advanced: Node.js, Git, VS Code, Visual Studio Intermediate: Rollup, PostgreSQL, GitHub Actions Beginner: Netlify, GraphQL
Languages
Fluent: English Native: Indonesian