Computational Design Intern, Spring 2025

Job Description

Industry: Architecture and Planning
Seniority for this role: Internship
Schmidt Hammer Lassen is looking for a talented Computational Design intern to join us at Digital Practice, our R&D unit. You will… Work closely with our team of designers and developers as well as the Innovation, Business Development and Sustainability departments. Do computational design and sustainability engineering, with a focus on environmental analysis, and data interoperability. Develop new digital services for our existing clients. Deploy and manage our computational design services on a distributed cloud system. Test new technologies surrounding AEC. (VR/AR, artificial intelligence, cloud-based systems, loT, LiDAR scanning…) Build business cases around new technologies with our partners. Participate in an exciting learning program where our studios’ experts will introduce you to the most important areas within architecture and building technology with topics like sustainability, project development, build regulations, materials, BIM, concept development, digital practice, and business development. Get real responsibility and influence, and through that a strong foundation for your education and a future career. Have a dedicated mentor throughout your internship to support you in your development and give you feedback. What We Look For We are looking for the right candidate, and we are open to applicants from a range of backgrounds. However, we imagine you… Have a good sense of data communication/visualization, user interfaces and presentations. A strong interest in learning new processes, keeping up to date with the latest research and methodologies and testing as well as implementing your own ideas. Have experience within Rhino/Grasshopper, Revit/Dynamo and its suite of tools. Have experience in assessing building environmental performance (LCA, daylight, energy, acoustics etc.). Are fluent in English both writing and speaking. Have some sort of background or interest in architecture, engineering, construction. Programming skills are a big plus (C#, Python, JavaScript) but not required. Your tasks will vary throughout your internship and can be tailored to fit your interests and goals. We do not expect you to know everything in advance – it is more important that you are ambitious and want to grow your skill set. How We Work You will be joining our Digital Practice team, which is a group of architects, engineers, designers, and software developers engaging with technology that delivers more sustainable and efficient buildings. Digital Practice works towards being a nimble team with a focus on causing impact to the architecture and construction industry. We strongly believe in the democratization of digital tools, the reason our developments are highly focused on the user experience and interface. Also, we are part of the Perkins&Will network and work closely together with the Perkins&Will I/O innovation group on developing tech that gets deployed to 20+ architectural studios around the globe. At Schmidt Hammer Lassen we take pride in our vibrant work environment. With us, you will meet a creative work environment with expertise from a diverse range of backgrounds. Across the company we have social initiatives, including lunch learning sessions, a winter bathing club, Friday bars, and much more. Practical information We offer a full-time internship from 6 February to 27 June 2025 at our Copenhagen studio. The end date can be adjusted in accordance with requirements from your educational institution. This internship is only available for candidates enrolled at an institute of higher learning. As an intern, you will receive a monthly gratuity in compliance with the Danish SU-regulations. Feel Free To Include Whatever You Want In Your Application, But Keep It Concise – Max Ten Pages (or a Website/some Videos/web Links Etc.) Here Are Some Ideas A short portfolio, documenting your ability to integrate analysis (environmental, structural, social, financial etc.) frameworks within an architecture or engineering project context. 500 words describing your experience with computational design and analysis so far and your interest in learning more. Github links/web links to projects you’ve worked on. If you have any questions, you are welcome to reach out to HR Manager Majbritt Vendelbo at mve@shl.dk We look forward to hearing from you! All applications must be uploaded to our online recruitment system by 15 January 2025. Show more Show less