Madeleine is a graduating senior (May 2024) majoring in Building Sciences and Design at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She specializes in high-energy-efficient buildings, communications, and design, for retrofits and new builds, commercial and residential. Currently looking for a full-time position starting Summer 2024. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to start a conversation!
TAP, Inc., Troy, NY, US, Sustainable Buildings Designer
Developed a comprehensive approach for Habitat for Humanity, formulating Passive House plans that prioritize energy efficiency within construction cost constraints, and translated architectural designs into precise technical plans using CAD, WUFI, and SketchUp for optimal sustainable construction
Emerson Electric, Dayton, OH, US, Innovation Co-Op
Participated in business development, strategy work, and customer communication throughout the entire design process of innovative HVAC solutions within a self-design environment with engineers and business managers
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, US, Bachelors, Building Sciences and Design, Innovation, and Society (DIS)
Today’s expectations of building performance in relation to climate change, social justice, health, well-being and indoor environment quality is changing. Designed to transform and propel building science education to meet 21st century challenges and global climate change goals, the program offers a comprehensive curriculum comprising integrated design, history/theory, technology and data literacy courses as a preparation for graduates to become leaders in the rapidly changing field.
Founder's Award of Excellence, Award
The Founders Award of Excellence was established in 1994 to honor students who embody the qualities of creativity, discovery, and leadership, and the values of pride and responsibility at Rensselaer. Approximately 70 graduate or undergraduate students – about 1% of our student population – are honored each year as winners of Rensselaer’s Founders Award of Excellence.
