Other names: Carolina M. RodriguezNationality: British and Colombian

stevensocarolina@gmail.com, carodriguez21@hotmail.comwww.behance.net/Carodriguez

CAROLINA M. STEVENSON

I am an architect with a PhD and more than 16 years experiencein teaching, research and academic administration at universitylevel. I have had the opportunity to work as a lecturer at TheUniversity of Los Andes and The National University in Colombia,as well as, The University of Nottingham and The University ofLiverpool in England. I have a well-established track record ofpublications and research grants. In addition, I have worked inpractice in both countries. My experiences have broadened myperspectives and allowed me to grow personally, professionallyand as a member of a community. I have a positive attitudetowards life and value collaborative work, ethics, discipline andself improvement.

January 2012 – July 2016

Lecturer, Architecture Department, University of Los Andes, Colombia (Full time)

As a researcher, I obtained internal and external research funding to led projects in the areas of architectural education, environmental comfort in buildings, kinetic structures and adaptability. I disseminated the outcomes of these projects at competitions and events and published in high impact journals. I was part of the research group ARTS -Architecture Technology and Sustainability - and the supervisor of 6 M.Arch theses. As a teacher, I designed, coordinated and taught different undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including modules using ICT tools, blended learning and inverted class formats. I also led 15 academic Live Projects, where students worked with communities and private companies to designed and built small architectural projects. As an academic administrator, I organised events and exhibitions and was the editor of the magazine Proyectos, published 4 times a year.

January 2007 -December 2011

Lecturer, School of Architecture, University of Liverpool, UK (Full time)

As a researcher, I was part of the research group TAARU - Transportable and Adaptable Architecture Research Unit- where I developed the project titled Kinetic architecture: Designing with movement and supervised PhD thesis. I disseminated the outcomes of this project at conferences and publications. I was and active member of the IASS -International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures. My teaching and administrative responsibilities included being co-head of BA2 (of RIBA part 1), co-ordinator of second year design studio modules and lecturer of structures and construction modules at undergraduate level. I help organising academic events including the International Winter School: ‘MULTIPLI-CITIES’ 2008.

March 2002 - December 2006

Tutor, School of The Built Environment, University of Nottingham, UK (part time)

I worked as a part-time tutor and a unit leader for the 1st year studio. I regularly participated in tutorials, reviews, marking and as a guest lecturer for the 1st and 2nd year Structures and Architectural Construction modules.

January- December 1999

Teaching assistant, Universidad Nacional de Colombia.

Xiloteca and Master in Construction.

April 2003 - December 2006

Architect, Marsh and Grochowski Architects, Nottingham, UK

I was involved in diverse types of projects at this practice, including feasibility studies, design competitions, commercial and residential design. I have worked at different stages within these projects, from design and concept development, planning application, production of working and detail drawings, to tender stage and supervision during construction.

June 2000 September 2001

Architect, Hedra Arquitectura, Bogotá, Colombia

I participated in the team that founded this company. My role was to coordinate small design projects and successfully market company products including retractable systems for exhibitions and furniture.

July - December 1999

Architect, Legarda y Lian Arquitectos, Bogotá, Colombia

I worked as an adviser in the design and construction of small retractable structures for fairs and exhibitions.

EXPERIENCE

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

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PRACTICE

EDUCATION

January 2007 - November 2009

CPS - Certificate in Professional Studies inLearning and Teaching in Higher Education

University of Liverpool, UK

September 2001 - September 2006

PhD The School of the Built Environment

University of Nottingham, UK

My research project, titled The Swivel Diaphragm: A geometrical examination of an alternative retractable ring structure in architecture, focused on exploring new options for deployable assemblies and their

applications in architecture. The results were published in journal articles, book chapters and conference proceedings and were awarded

different prizes, including the Hangai Prize.

January 1995 - April 2000

Architect, BA (Hons)Arts Faculty, National University of Colombia

My degree included modules in architectural design, building technology, structural systems, urban planning and art history. I

obtained the highest marks in my class and graduated with First Class Honours. My research thesis was awarded a “summa cum laude”

distinction, the first place at The Otto de Greiff Competition and in the Best Thesis, 10th Version, 1999-2000.

It was later published in a book titled Arquitectura Metamórfica.

PUBLICATIONSBOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS

• Rodriguez, C. (2009). Kinetic Grids with Swivel Diaphragm. In: M. Rene (Ed.), An Anthology of Structural Morphology (pp. 159-172). Singapore: World Scientific Publishing Company. ISBN: 978-981-283-720-2 (hardcover). ISBN: 978-981-4469-17-3 (ebook). http://repository.liv.ac.uk/1264024/.

• Rodriguez, C. & Chilton, J. (2006). Transformable and Transportable Architecture with Scissors Structures. In R. Kronenberg R. & F. Klassen (Eds.), Transformable Environments III (pp. 145-157). Oxon: Taylor & Francis. ISBN 0-415-34377-1. http://irep.ntu.ac.uk/24302/

• Rodríguez, C. (2000). Arquitectura Metamórfica. Bogotá: Universidad Nacional de Colombia – ICFES. ISBN 958-11-04333-X. http://arquitectura.uniandes.edu.co/proyectos_dept/investigacion-arquitectura-metamorfica/

• Stevenson, C. (in process). Kinetic Architecture: Designing with Movement. Basel: Birkhäuser. ISBN-13: 978-3034608077. ISBN 10: 303-4608071. www.amazon.com/Kinetic-Architecture-Designing-Carolina-Stevenson/dp/3034608071. https://www.amazon.com/Kinetic-Architecture-Designing-Carolina-Stevenson/dp/3034608071

REFEREED Q1 JOURNALS

• Rodriguez, C. (2016). Student-Centred Strategies to Integrate Theoretical Knowledge into Project Development within Architectural Technology Lecture-Based Modules. Architectural Engineering and Design Management. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2016.1230535

• Sierra, F. & Rodriguez, C. (2014). Architectural Envelope Systems Based on Triply Periodic Minimal Surfaces. International Journal of Space Structures, 29 (4), 161-169. doi: 10.1260/0266-3511.29.4.161. http://sps.sagepub.com/content/29/4/161.short

• Rodriguez, C. & Chilton, J. (2003). Swivel Diaphragm a New Alternative for Retractable Ring Structures. Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, 44(3), p. 181-188. http://www.iass-structures.org/index.cfm/journal.article?aID=298.

• Rodriguez, C. (in process). Life Projects as a Tool for Participatory Design and Significant Learning in Architectural Education. Lerning and Instruction.

• Rodriguez, C., Hudson, R. & Niblock, C. (In process). Collaborative Distance Learning in Architecture: Benefits of Combining Conventional Studio, Virtual Design Studio (VDS) and Live Projects. British Journal of Educational Technology.

• Rodriguez, C., Medina, J., Pinzon, A., Florez, F. & Cerquera, M.(In process). Thermal Comfort and Satisfaction in Social Housing: Field Study in Colombia Using Static and Adaptive Models.

BOOK CHAPTERS IN REFEREED COMPILATIONS

• Rodriguez C, & D’Alessandro, M. (2014). Climate and Context Adaptive Building Skins for Tropical Climates: a review centred on the context of Colombia. In Advanced Building Skins (pp. 575-591). Munich: Economic Forum. ISBN 978-3-98120537-4. https://issuu.com/carolinastevenson/docs/climate_and_context_adaptive_buildi

• Rodriguez C, & D’Alessandro M. (2014). Everyday Interactive-Kinetic Environments: Examples in Latin America . In The Colors of Care (pp. 658-666). Bogotá: EdicionesUniandes. ISBN 978-958-774-070-7. http://portfolios.uniandes.edu.co/gallery/26755651/Everyday-Interactive-Kinetic-Environments-2014

• Rodriguez C, & D’Alessandro M. (2013). Wiring vs “Guayering”: explorations with interactive-kinetic environments in Latin-America. In New Proposals for Transformable Architecture, Engineering and Design (pp. 213-218). Sevilla: Starbooks. ISBN 978-84-939565-3-0. https://issuu.com/carolinastevenson/docs/3cp._wiring_vs____guayering____expl/1

• Rodriguez C. (2011). Morphological Principles of Current Kinetic Architectural Structures. In Adaptive Architecture (pp. 1-12). London: The Building Centre. ISBN 978-0901919151. https://issuu.com/carolinastevenson/docs/4cp._morphological_principles_of_ki

REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

• Rodriguez, C. (2016). Plataforma Interactiva SobreProcesos de Construcción de Elementos Arquitectónicos. Paper presented at Conferencia Investiga-TE 330, Bogotá, Colombia, June 27 - 30.

• Pinzon, A., Rodriguez, C. & Medina, J. (2016). Resident´s Satisfaction In Subtropical Highland Climates: Thermal Conditions in Social Housing Apartments in Bogotá (Colombia). In Cities, Buildings, People: Towards Regenerative Environments. Paper presented at PLEA -Passive and Low Energy Architecture-, Los Angeles, USA, July 11-13, 2016.

• Cerquera, M., Rodriguez, C. & Medina, J. (2016). Herramienta para la solución de problemas de conforttérmico en viviendas multifamiliares en la sabana de Bogotá. In New Trends in Sustainable Construction. Paper presented at The VII ELAGEC, Bogota, Colombia, November 15-18. (acepted)

• Florez, F., Medina, J. & Rodriguez, C. (2016). Gestión del Confort Bioclimático de la Vivienda en Colombia: Estrategias, Posibilidades y Alcances. In New Trends in Sustainable Construction. Paper presented at The VII ELAGEC, Bogota, Colombia, November 15-18. (acepted).

• Stevenson, C. (2010). The Evolution of Temporary and Permanent Kinetic Architectural Structures. In Temporary to Permanent. Paper presented at The IASS Symposium, Shanghai, China, November 8-12.

• Stevenson, C. & Xi, J. (2010). The Evaluation of Temporary and Demountable Architecture as Post-Earthquake Shelter Solutions. In Temporary to Permanent. Paper presented at The IASS Symposium, Shanghai, China, November 8-12.

• Rodriguez, C. (2007). The Swivel Diaphragm: potential applications in transformable architecture. In: H. Bögner-Balz, & A. Zanelli (Eds.) Ephemeral Architecture - Textiles and Time. Paper presented at The TensiNet Symposium 2007, Milan, Italy, April 16-18. (pp 273-281).

• Rodriguez, C., Wilson, R. & Chilton, J. (2005). Kinetic canopy using the swivel diaphragm mechanism. Paper presented at The II Latin-American Symposium on Tension Structures, Caracas, Venezuela, May 4-6.

• Rodriguez, C., Chilton, J. & Wilson R. (2004). Flat Grids Designs Employing the Swivel Diaphragm. In Shell and Spatial Structures: From Models to Realization. Paper presented at The IASS International Symposium, Montpellier, France, September 20-24.

• Rodriguez, C. & Chilton, J. (Apr. 2004). Transformable and Transportable Architecture with scissors Structures. Paper presented at The 3rd International Conference on Portable Architecture and Design, Toronto, Canada, April 28–30 (pp. 87-93).

AWARDS / DISTINCTIONS

Spanish – native speaker

English – ProficientAutocad / Revit Sketchup / 3D modellingCorel / InDesign

November 2015

Reimagine Education 2015. The global awards for innovative higher education pedagogies enhancing learning and employability. Organised by Wharton – QS Stars, University of Pennsylvania and SEI Center for Advance Studies in Management. I was selected as a finalist with the project Architectural Live Projects as an Agency for Peace in Colombia.April 2014

British Council Research Links. Winner of a Travel Grant to work in cooperation with researchers in UK universities.May 2013

Talent Exchange Program PRO – UNILA, UNILA University, Brasil . Winner of the call in the category Architecture, Technical Design and Project. September 2003

Hangai Prize 2003, Taipei, Taiwan. International contest of research papers and innovative ideas organized by the IASS - International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures .June 2003

(3er prize) 2003 KAO International Kinetic Art Competition, Palm Beach,

Florida.April 2003

( 3er prize) 7th Student Competition Textile Structures For New Building 2003.Frankfurt, Germany.September 2001

(1er prize) “Otto de Greiff” contest, 5th version, Bogotá, Colombia. Category: Creativity and Expression in the Arts and Literature. Abril 2001

Student Award First Class Honours 2000, Bogotá, Colombia.

December 2000

(1er prize) Best Thesis, 10th Version, 1999-2000, Bogotá, Colombia. Category:

Symbolic Production. Mayo 2000

National Award 2nd Biennale of Architecture Students, Cali, Colombia.Category: Investigation or Dissertation. Mayo 2000Distinction “summa cum laude”, National University, Bogotá, Colombia.

Thesis Arquitectura Metamórfica. Noviembre 1998

(2do prize) Contest: “Academic Laboratory for the Design of Public Space Santafe de Bogotá” Bogotá, Colombia.

LANGUAGES AND SKILLS LINKS

INVITATIONS / CONSULTANCY

September 2016

Peer Reviewer. Architectural Engineering and Design Management Journal, UK. October 2014

Peer Reviewer. Otto de Greiff” contest 18th Version, Bogota, Colombia. Category: Creativity and Expression in the Arts and Literature. September 2013

Peer Reviewer. FONDECYT,CONICYT -Comisión Nacional de InvestigaciónCientífica y Tecnológica- Chile. January 2013

Internal examiner M. Arch Thesis. Master in Architecture, University of Los Andes, Colombia. Project: El Carácter Acústico del Espacio Urbano.September 2012

Invited lecturer. Piloto University, Colombia. Lecture: Arquitectura Dinámica.November 2012

External examiner M. Arch Thesis. Master in Construction, National University of Colombia. Project: Estructuras Móviles de Doble Curvatura con un Gradode Libertad. November 2012

Examiner. ECAES - Exámenes de Calidad de Educación Superior del ICFES-Instituto Colombiano Para el Fomento de la Educación Superior -March 2009

External examiner PhD Thesis. PhD in Architecture. Politecnico di Milano, Italia. Proyecto Formal Properties and Environmental Qualities of Soft Materials for Architecture.December 2009

Internal examiner PhD Thesis. PhD in Architecture, The University of Liverpool, UK. Project: Public Participation in Urban Rehabilitation in The World Heritage Cities of Fez Aleppo and Istanbul.August 2009 – November 2012

Peer Reviewer. Laurence King Publishing, UK.September 2000

Invited lecturer. ACFA, Bogotá, Colombia. Lecture: Nuevas Tendencias en la Construcción de Estructuras Convencionales y no Convencionales. August 2000

Invited lecturer. Architecture School, Santo Tomas University, Tunja, Colombia. Lecture: Morfología Estructural.

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