Website:
ashtavakra.co.in
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Role Overview
Ashtavakra is seeking architecture students or recent graduates to support its accessibility audit and documentation work. The role combines remote report preparation with participation in on-site accessibility audits and site visits.
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, the ability to interpret architectural information, and an interest in accessibility and universal design.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in accessibility audits and site visits alongside the audit team.
- Assist in recording site observations, measurements, photographs and accessibility barriers.
- Organise and review audit notes, drawings, measurements, photographs and other site information.
- Assist in preparing detailed built-environment accessibility audit reports.
- Document identified accessibility barriers clearly and accurately.
- Draft practical recommendations supported by applicable accessibility standards.
- Categorise audit findings according to different building areas and elements.
- Review photographs, add annotations and prepare appropriate captions.
- Prepare architectural sketches, drawing mark-ups and accessible design details.
- Check site measurements and observations against relevant accessibility requirements.
- Assist in preparing compliance checklists, observation schedules and recommendation matrices.
- Format reports, tables, photographs and supporting documentation consistently.
- Coordinate with auditors to clarify incomplete or conflicting site information.
- Conduct technical research on Indian and relevant international accessibility standards.
- Support quality checks to ensure reports are accurate, complete and professionally presented.
- Assist with other accessibility-related documentation and project deliverables as required.
Eligibility
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
- Good understanding of architectural drawings, building elements and construction terminology.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Willingness and availability to participate in site visits and accessibility audits, as required.
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, Bluebeam, Revit or SketchUp would be an advantage.
- Previous knowledge of accessibility standards is beneficial but not mandatory.
Desired Skills
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to accurately record and interpret site conditions.
- Ability to interpret photographs, measurements and architectural drawings.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Good graphic presentation and document-formatting skills.
- Ability to manage information systematically.
- Willingness to learn accessibility standards, audit methodologies and universal design principles.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively with the audit team.
- Applications from architecture students and graduates with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
What You Will Gain
- Practical experience in conducting built-environment accessibility audits.
- Hands-on exposure to identifying accessibility barriers in real-world environments.
- Experience preparing professional accessibility audit reports.
- Understanding of accessibility requirements and inclusive design solutions.
- Exposure to Indian and international accessibility standards.
- Experience in site documentation, technical writing, drawing mark-ups and report presentation.
- Mentoring from accessibility professionals.
- An internship certificate upon successful completion.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and architecture portfolio, along with a brief statement explaining your interest in accessibility and inclusive design, to info@ashtavakra.co.in.
Join Ashtavakra and contribute to transforming accessibility requirements into practical improvements within the built environment.
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