Architecture Services

Cheryl Hanson
Campus Architect
(208) 282-2533
cherylhanson@isu.edu
Facilities Services, Building 18
- Master Planning
- Design
- Branding
- Planning
- Standards

Rafael Cabello Sandoval
University Planner
(208) 282-5345
rafaelcabellosand@isu.edu
Facilities Services, Building 18
- Space request for program expansion
- Division/Department Occupancy reports
- Relocations simulation and their “domino effect”
- Floorplans and Layouts (for current use and as a preliminary study for a project)
- Specialized/Additional storage space
Rafael earned his BS in Civil Engineering from the National Technological Institute of Mexico in the fall of 2015. His broad experience in planning and urban development, project coordination, and maintenance and operations led him to fit in management and supervisory roles. These roles nurtured his ability to connect and engage with customers, to allow them to think out of the box, but also to make assertive and realistic decisions in the solution of their problems.
In his position, Rafael supports every division and department on campus. He provides consultancy to identify the administrative protocol to follow when submitting a project or space request. He assists units in evaluating the use of their current occupied space and provides guidance and recommendations to maximize and more efficiently use space. He is the first line of contact when the need for space due to expansion or growth is required.

Ujwal Sharma
Space Planner
208-282-1346
ujwalsharma@isu.edu
Facilities Services, Building 18
- Space request for program expansion
- Division/Department Occupancy reports
- Relocations simulation and their “domino effect”
- Floorplans and Layouts (for current use and as a preliminary study for a project)
- Specialized/Additional storage space
Ujwal earned his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Tribhuvan University in Nepal in 2017, and his Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Idaho State University in December 2023. He has experience in both construction and consulting within the field of design, engineering, and project management, both on-site and off-site. Ujwal has worked as an architectural and structural design engineer for several consulting firms. These experiences, combined with his site management skills, have enabled him to think creatively and resolve any problems at hand. Ujwal's ability to understand his audience and communicate effectively has been pivotal in addressing issues swiftly and efficiently, ensuring seamless collaboration and successful project outcomes.
Space Management
Space Management is the tracking and reporting of all university owned space. We maintain a database of departmental space to provide quick and accurate information to the campus community. Using this information allows the University to plan for the future and accommodate space utilization needs that arise. We also work closely with the drafter to maintain accurate building plans for emergency planning, project planning and various other uses.
Examples of information available in the space management database:
- ISU research lab space
- Departmental space occupied
- College/Division space occupied
- Total mechanical rooms on campus
- ISU clinic space
- ISU total gross square feet
- NSF reporting needs every two years