Adib Zailan is a cross-disciplinary technologist passionate about human-centered design and narrative-driven architecture.
Outside academia, he volunteers in healthcare and social enablement, deepening his understanding of the human condition. His participation in a Jump_ and Polygon accelerator, developing tools for digital asset landscapes, sparked his interest in programming. This led him to explore compiling assemblies, bridging his architectural vision with technology. In his free time, he enjoys cycling adventures and getting lost with friends.
Certifications
LEED Green Associate | Candidate |
WELL AP |
Affiliations
Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design | 2019 – Present |
Center for Health Design | 2019 – Present |
Awards
BCA Chairman Award | 2021 |
BCA Gold Medal Award | 2021 |
BCA Built Environment Scholarship | 2018 – 2021 |
Education
National University of Singapore
BArch. Architecture | 2022 – 2025 |
BCA Academy
Diploma in Architecture (Technology) | 2018 – 2021 |
Temasek Polytechnic
Diploma in Product & Industrial Design | 2011 – 2014 |
Work Experiences
McNeel Rhino.Inside.Revit
Contributing Software Developer
Jun 2025 – Present
Open-Source Contributor | |
DP Architects
BIM Modeller / Architectural Technologist
Sep 2024 – Present
Full Time | [Core Responsibilities]
Assist in the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) across concept development, schematic design, and detailed design phases to enhance workflows and streamline project delivery.
[Self-directed Research & Development]
Beyond my formal BIM duties, I proactively research and develop digital solutions that seamlessly integrate into team workflows:
- Cross-Platform Model Translation: Engineered efficient SketchUp/Rhino → Revit conversion systems that preserve design intent while reducing rework.
- Advanced Automation Suite: Developed custom ZeroTouch Dynamo nodes, Grasshopper components, and Revit add-ins. Conceived, built, and maintained independently to drive team-wide productivity gains.
- Fabrication Technology Research: Ongoing investigations in computational geometry processing and digital manufacturing, creating practical Grasshopper components and Rhino plugins with research findings documented as pre-prints for the broader AEC industry. |
DP Architects
Technical Officer
Jun 2022 – Sep 2024
Full Time | [Core Responsibilities]
Supported project teams with concept development, schematic design, and detailed design for mixed-use projects in Mecca, Dubai, and Morocco, combining traditional design approaches with computational co-authorship methodologie. During this time, I received valuable mentorship from Digital Practice leads who taught coordination best practices and complex project management, providing foundational knowledge of coordination protocols and technical workflows that became crucial during movement into more specialized technical responsibilities. |
China State Construction Engineering
BIM Specialist
Jun 2021 – Feb 2022
Full Time | [Core Responsibilities]
Supported BIM workflow optimization for prefabricated concrete components at Singapore Institute of Technology's Punggol Campus, collaborating with architects, engineers, and construction teams. Implemented just-in-time methodologies to streamline drawing-to-construction documentation, with a focus on exterior modular elements. Ensured seamless coordination between design and construction phases while maintaining regulatory compliance. |
B+H Architects
Junior Designer
May–Oct 2018
Full Time | [Core Responsibilities]
Contributed to the Changi Hospital Medical Centre project through custom furniture and fitout design, leveraging my product design background to bridge industrial design principles with architectural spaces. Additionally led the studio's digital presence initiatives by developing and maintaining web-based platforms, marking my first exploration into programming and web development. This multifaceted role provided valuable exposure to architectural practice while allowing me to apply and expand my cross-disciplinary skills in both physical and digital design realms. |
Banyan Tree Holdings
Design Intern
Oct 2017 – May 2018
Internship | [Core Responsibilities]
Internship with a focus in product design, spatial design and digital marketing endeavours for the Banyan Tree Holdings and Matter Prints portfolios. |
Fonsen Ventures
Design Intern
Apr–Oct 2017
Internship | [Core Responsibilities]
Internship with a focus on the design, production and deployment of print & digital materials and websites as marketing deliverables. |
Volunteering Experiences
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Rescue Engineer
2022 – Present | Understudy and deployment to support local and overseas missions with roles in assessing structural stability, recommending and implementing stabilisation mitigation plans and managing a collapsed structure incident. |
Accessible Ubin
Volunteer
2019 – Present | Adhoc volunteering stints with the Accessible Ubin team to make (Pulau) Ubin more inclusive and accessible to the elderly, families and wheelchair users. |
Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Kaizen Office
Design Innovation Volunteer
2019 – Present | Clinical shadowing and design innovation with the Centre for Healthcare Innovation of TTSH to study and optimise various touchpoints of the Healthcity Novena Masterplan. |
Youth Corps Singapore
Volunteer Coordinator
2018 – 2021 | Administration and support of various eldercare-related projects and an initial lead for the palliative care project with Assisi Hospice. |