DANI KOLKER EDAC, LEED AP BD+C
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EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
HDR | Graduate Research Assistant
Master of Architecture Health + Wellness Certificate Graduation: May 2021
ARCHITECTURE IN EUROPE
Study Abroad - Italy, France, Spain Summer 2019
CERTIFICATIONS EDAC
Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification | October 2020
May 2020 - December 2020 • Participated in a semester long mentorship with a Behavioral Health Planner to research the influence of COVID-19 on future behavioral healthcare facility design • Conducted deep research on pediatric inpatient behavioral healthcare faciliy design • Developed post-pandemic design strategies that could be applied to other markets
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD | Workplace Intern
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design | February 2021
Summer 2019 • Completed design projects for major clients including Google, Micron and Adobe • Formulated preliminary space plans that integrated the clients’ needs • Confirmed preliminary space plans and design concepts were safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and met all public health, safety and welfare requirements
SKILLS
SKILLS
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS | Student Architect
SOFTWARE
PERSONAL
LEED Green Associate
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design | December 2020
LEED AP BD+C
Revit AutoCAD Rhino SketchUp InDesign
Communication Organization Creativity Leadership Responsibility
INVOLVEMENT & HONORS Alpha Chi Omega Sorority KU Architecture Mentor Natural Ties Volunteer AIA St. Louis Scholarship Recipient KU Architecture Deans List
August 2016 - Present Health + Wellness • Conducted a Post-Occupancy Evaluation of Scott City Hospital, analyzing nurse walking distances, noise levels and behavior mapping • Developed design proposals for COVID-19 alternative care sites in the Lawrence, Kansas area Design-Build • Designed and built a new ADA concrete ramp, retaining wall and new entrance for Weaver Courtyard on the University of Kansas Campus • Created construction documents for renovation and construction, verified IBC codes and ADA accessibility