Irene Kapinga is an architectural designer with a master's degree in Architecture from Miami University of Oxford Ohio. She holds a five-year bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Ardhi University (ARU), Dar es Salaam Tanzania (2010-2015).
She is currently working at DaVinci Planning, PC as an architectural designer, After her first degree, Irene practiced as an intern in several Architectural firms in Tanzania, where she collaborated on residential, cultural, and commercial Buildings.
In addition to her professional experience, she also worked as a Teaching Assistant at the Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP). Her design is driven by her passion to address climate change, and for nature, traditional materials, and natural phenomena.
In her free time, Irene likes to cook, watch movies, listen to music, paint, and travel.
DaVinci Planning, PC, Dallas, TX, US, Architectural Designer
Participated in all phases of the design and construction processes.
Produced architectural and construction drawings and layouts.
Created 3 models, renderings, and video animations.
Miami University, Oxford, OH, US, Graduate Teaching Assistant
-Grading and revised student's assignments and tests for ARC 410 (Statics+Strengths of Materials).
-Organize students’ presentations and advising students for ARC-107 (A Global Design).
- Helped students for ARC 210 (Graphics Media).
Tanzania Building Agency (TBA), Dar es Salam, TZ, Architectural Intern
-Focus on preparing architectural drawings
- Preparing constructions drawings
- Creating digital and physical model and presenting to the clients
- Site supervision
S & M Architects, Dar es Salam, TZ, Architectural Intern
Focus on preparing architectural design drawings
- Preparing constructions drawings
- Monthly site supervision and site meetings
Miami University, Oxford, OH, US, MArch, Architecture
-Masters of Architecture.
-Three years program.
Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam, TZ, BArch, Architecture
-Bachelor of Architecture.
-Five years program
Charles E. and Elizabeth C. Stousland Architecture Scholarship, Scholarship
