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Kelsey Lange

Kelsey Lange

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Working to combine architecture and structural engineering sustainably and harmoniously

Employment 

CAW Architects, Inc., Palo Alto, CA, US, Architectural Designer

• Developed and presented building designs for grade school and higher education clients
• Managed projects valued between $10,000 and $10M through programming to construction administration
• Worked closely with clients to define needs and develop building designs to exceed their expectations
• Led project team coordination meetings and building information modeling integration using Revit and SketchUp
• Delegated tasks amongst teams of three to four designers and organized work plans to meet deadlines
• Organized events and fitness classes to encourage healthy habits within the office culture

Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
 

Stanford University, Stanford, CA, US, Sustainability Intern

• Reduced water consumption by one million gallons per year in residences through upgrades to building systems

Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
 

Gregory P. Luth & Associates, Inc., Santa Clara, CA, US, Structural Engineering Intern

• Designed, modeled, and created construction shop drawings in AutoCAD and Tekla Structures
• Conducted structural analysis with RISA and TEDDs software for stair designs
• Collaborated in project team coordination meetings and communicated structural concepts to consultants

Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
 

Stanford University, Stanford, CA, US, Academic Theme Associate

• Fostered the arts theme in dormitory by creating events, teaching classes, and coordinating trips
• Mentored residents, participated in dorm activities, and attended regular staff meetings

Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
 

Stanford University, Stanford, CA, US, Civil Engineering Research Assistant

• Tested and analyzed bio-based composite materials for strength and stiffness
• Designed and built teaching devices for a statics class using Adobe Illustrator

Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
 

IDOM Madrid, Madrid, ES, Architectural Intern

• Collaborated with Spanish-speaking architects and structural engineers throughout a design project

Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
 

Habitat for Humanity, Des Moines, IA, US, Summer Americorps

• Built and organized more than fifteen projects with construction team of volunteers
• Researched and documented construction progress for National Association of Home Builders Green program

Jun 2012 - Sep 2012
 

Education 

Columbia University, New York, NY, US, Masters, Civil Engineering

Expected Graduation: May 2018
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Architectural Design, Computations, and Methods. Sustainable Design and Retrofits. Design of Large-Scale Buildings. Urban Ecology Studio.

Sep 2017 - current
 

Stanford University, Stanford, CA, US, Bachelors, Civil Engineering

Primary: B.S. in Civil Engineering: Structures and Construction
Secondary: B.S. in Engineering: Architectural Design
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Computer Integrated Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. Energy Efficient Buildings and Building Systems. Architectural Design: 3-D Modeling, Methodology, and Process. Structural Analysis of Steel and Concrete.

Sep 2011 - May 2015
 

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