Wajiha “Jia” Afsar, is a UK-based design and sustainability advisor focusing on inclusive, life centred approaches, female empowerment and long term value.

This website is a collection of ideas on a life-long journey to find inspiration and connect with like-minded individuals.

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About Me

 

Multi-cultural, world-travelled and bi-lingual - my background is as diverse as my thinking and skillsets. With more than a decade of professional experience, I wear several different hats: Consultant, Chair, Co-chair, Designer, Sustainability Advisor, Mentor and Thought leader. I bring a plethora of innovative and analytical approaches to the table under-pinned by my core values: Ethical Integrity, Transparent Collaboration and Reflective Thinking. These form the basis of my trust-led leadership style which comprises open feedback, timely support and continuous encouragement.

 

Education

MArch - Post Graduate Masters in Architecture & Sustainable Development

BSC (hons) - Bachelors in Science in Architecture & Masterplanning

Cardiff University - UK Russell Group - 2010-2014

Merit Holder with Distinction in Practice Management & Economics

Memberships & Mentoring

Green Alliance Professional Member

Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN) Circular Economy Coordinator

Future of London Mentor 

RCA Design for Good Mentor

RIBA/RSAW Practice Experience Mentor

 

UXDI Professional Diploma

UX Design Institute -Glasgow Caledonian University 2020

Experience Design & Innovation Strategy

100% in Final Examination

Professional Development Prog. Qualified

Skills 4 UK/Atkins 2019

RIBA qualified

 

Awards

Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) 'Woman of the Year' -*Highly commended winner*

Constructing Excellence/Generation for Change Leader Award *Winner*

Top 50 Women in Engineering: Sustainability nomination - WES50

Feedback

“I am delighted to have Jia as part of the team. Her exemplary contribution to delivering project requirements as well as taking the organisation culture forward are a great role model for the wider team and office.” - Director Atkins

“Thank you Jia for your project managing and significant contribution in getting us to where we are. I'm excited about how our Wellbeing of Future Generations Wales Act targets will now translate into positive, practical regional measures for Cardiff and Swansea.” Director Faithful & Gould, Director Atkins

“A particularly innovative, sustainable and functional transformation was Wajiha Afsar’s creation.” Dawn Newspaper quoting Client

“Afsar converts the (build) into a graceful structure that is a place of rest and shade.” ADA - Architecture Design & Art

“Afsar’s ‘Jugnoo’ embodied its’ namesake and like a firefly attracted passersby and transformed them into an audience.” Newsline Magazine

 
 

I’d love to collaborate with you.