EDUCATION
Kristen L. Bender Daaboul LEED Green Associate, Assoc. AIA 100 Newton Ave Braintree, MA 02184 p. 402.920.0239 e. kbender@risd.edu
Master of Art [MA] 2013 Interior Architecture Rhode Island School of Design Providence, Rhode Island Concentrations in Preservation & Adaptive Reuse Seminar in Collegiate Teaching 1+ Accelerated Program Faculty: Liliane Wong, Markus Berger, Jeffrey Katz, Dr. Barbara Stehle & Eduardo Duarte Study Abroad: Copenhagen, Germany, Finland, Portugal, Spain & Sweden
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT Boston Architectural College Foundations Studio Co-Instructor Boston Architectural College Foundations Guest Studio Critic
2015-Current
2014-2015
Rhode Island School of Design 2012 Graduate Student Tutor - Tutored and guided students in their graduate studio experiences to encourage a wider range of thinking while also helping them move forward with individual projects Rhode Island School of Design 2012 INTAR Blog Editor - Edited and wrote for the RISD student INTAR blog that informed fellow colleagues within the department about exciting studios and ongoing student projects. Rhode Island School of Design 2012 Fleet Library Reference Assistant - Assisted students in library questions regarding research papers and reference information. Rhode Island School of Design 2012 Teaching Assistant - Assisted Dr. Barbara Stehle in HIstory of Adaptive Reuse which included proctoring exams, grading assignments, conducting mid reviews, and adding information during lectures. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries 2007-2012 Architecture Library Assistant - Assisted students in their library questions regarding circulation of books, research and reference information. University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2007-2012 College of Architecture Ambassador - Participated in all functions regarding the College of Architecture along with other ambassador duties such as giving tours of the campus and representing the Department of Architecture in college events. University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2007-2009 UCARE Research Assistant - Assisted the Dean of the College of Architecture, Professor Kim Wilson, in her research involving landscape architecture curriculum and a community and regional planning study abroad in Quito, Ecuador.
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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT Ruhl Walker Architects 2015-Current Intern Architect/Designer/Project Manager -- High end modern residential firm focusing on renovations and new construction in both architecture and interiors Boston, MA Kadeema Owner -- Vintage furniture and decorative prop rentals in Boston, MA and the New England area. Boston, MA
2015-Current
Foley Fiore Architecture 2014-2015 Intern Architect/Designer/Project Manager - High end residential firm focusing on renovation and adaptive reuse Cambridge, MA Breese Architects/Interiors Studio Martha’s Vineyard 2012-2014 Intern Architect/Designer - High end residential firm and small retail focusing on new construction Martha’s Vineyard, MA Freelance Web Designer - Design work for various small business firms Lincoln, NE
2009-2012
AmeriCorps-Lincoln & Lancaster County Health Department 2010-2011 Web Designer - Edited the original website, redesigned the EPA webpage, and implemented a new Facebook page for the Children’s Health Division for the Environmental Protection Agency Lincoln, NE
AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS WAN Award Finalist for NCC Soft Intervention Project
2014
AIA Emerging Professional Soft Intervention Project
2014
National Academy and School Exhibition - NYC Lillian Wong MA Adaptive Reuse Studio
Nov 2013-Jan 2014
Rhode Island School of Design MA Adaptive Reuse Studio & Exhibition Grant Funded by the VanBeuren Charitable Foundation & the La Farge Heritage Foundation
2013
4th Annual Conference for the Constructed Environment Paper Publication & Presentation Funded by the RISD Conference Fund
2013
Rhode Island School of Design Design Charette Recipient
2013
Rhode Island School of Design Assistantship & Fellowship
2012-2013
ASLA Community Service Award
2010
AIAS Chapter Honor - Student Organization Award
2009
PUBLICATIONS Primary Author - Peer Reviewed -The International Journal of the Constructed Environment; The Sustainable Divide: Conflict of Preservation and Adaptive Green Design: Volume 4; Issue 1 2013 Group Co-Author - RISD Graduate Book - RGB 13 Pg: 153; 2013 Group Co-Author - Project on the City: Des Moines/Chicago/New York City; 3 Cities 8 Scopes, 48 Students; University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2012 Pgs: 62-67 Group Co-Author - Landscape Architecture Magazine: 2011 ASLA Awards; Cultural Sustainability, A Rainforest Community Issue: October 2011 Pg: 66 2
LANGUAGES English - Primary
Spanish - 5 years
Arabic - 3 years
French - 1 year
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Adobe Creative Suite. Flash. Autodesk Cad/Revit. Microsoft. 3DsMax. Rhino. Sketchup.
EXPERIENCE. ACTIVITIES. RESEARCH AIA/BSA - Associate Member
2013-Current
LEED Green Associate
2014-Current
Cambridge Historical Society Member & Volunteer
2014-Current
New England Chapter - Society of Architectural Historians Member
2014-Current
Architecture for Humanity Member & Volunteer
2014-Current
Passive House New England Member
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4th International Conference on the Constructed Envrionment 2013 Presenter. Participated in the 4th International Conference on the Constructed Environment for The Journal of the Constructed Environment in Lisbon, Portugal. Publication: The Journal of the Constructed Environment Volume 4: Issue 1 2014. The paper discussed the ongoing struggle between the American Preservation movement and adaptive reuse strategies in the U.S. today. AIAS-American Institute for Architecture Students 2007-2012 Active Member. Participated in all Forum Conferences and Freedom by Design, which creates a safer environment for the handicapped and the physically impaired. Marketing Director-organized and planned all parties of the advertising and marketing aspects of the student organization. Specifically Beaux Arts Ball & Hinsdale-August 2008-May 2009. SecretaryOrganized and planned all executive and general meetings along with assisting the Vice President & President with their duties.-August 2009-May 2010. AIAS 2010 Chapter Honor Award Recipient. University of Nebraska-Lincoln-College of Architecture 2007-2012 Ambassador. Participated in all functions regarding the College of Architecture along with having ambassador duties such as giving tours of the campus and representing the Department of Architecture. USGBC/EGB-Emerging Green Builders 2007-Current Active Member. Participated in activities that promote sustainability in design and well-being of the earth-locally and nationally. ASLA - American Society of Landscape Architecture2010-2012 Active Member. ASLA 2010 Community Service Honor Award Recipient. Published in Landscape Architecture Magazine October 2011. UCARE - Undergraduate Creative Activities & Research Experiences 2010 UCARE Research Assistant. Coworking with the program director for the Landscape Architecture Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Architecture to revamp and implement a structured and sustainable curriculum for the 5-year program. Also, processing the Sustainable Sites Initiative then cross-referencing and evaluating where there needs to be revisions and improvements in the courses to better the students in the program. Bright Lights Architecture Camp 2010 Bright Lights Volunteer. Volunteered to assist in helping middle school children increase their passion for architecture and design.
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