Professional Work:

Calabrese Architects, Inc. 1991 – present

Principal Architect, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP, WELL Faculty

Projects include residential and resort, commercial and institutional located nationally and internationally

University Courses Created and Taught as noted:

Philadelphia University, Masters of Sustainable Design - Fall 2016

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Part time lecturer

Adaptive Design: Integral framework and system thinking, integrated systems and resilient design - Course designed by Robert Fryer the co-teacher

University of Vermont, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources

and Community Development & Applied Economics 2011 - 2015

Burlington, Vermont – Part-time lecturer

Courses created and taught solely by Elizabeth except where noted.

  • Biophilic Design and Analysis: Theory, research, analysis, and design of built environments, comparing positive to negative impact design, comparing and contrasting Biophilic Design to A Pattern Language and Feng Shui
  • Holistic Design Studio: Flagship Course - Introduction to biophilic and ecological design
  • Restorative Environmental Design Studio: Intermediate design studio, integration of both low and positive impact design strategies including designing with living technologies
  • Visual Presentation Techniques: Hand drawing, sketching, composition and graphic and verbal communication skills
  • Science and Systems – Designing for Sustainable Outcomes: Environmental design studio created and taught with Dr. Deane Wang – Dept. Head of Environmental Science
  • Greening of Slade: UVM environmental stewardship of dormitory renovation

Licensure and Certifications: Registered Architect – VT, NY, PA, NCARB Certificate, WELL Faculty, LEED-AP

Education:

Master of Science in Natural Resources in Ecological Design

  • University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont - Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
  • John Todd, PhD – advisor; Stephen Kellert, PhD – mentor
  • Master's Project: The Architecture of Healing – Designing Hope for the 21st Century
  • Biophilia and ecology as a foundation for all design and engineering students would promote cross-discipline core literacy and would be a significant contribution to the paradigm shift needed to design a future of hope.
  • Certificate of Graduate Study in Ecological Design
  • University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
  • Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources

Bachelor of Architecture

  • Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana School of Architecture
  • Alpha Rho Chi Award for Leadership, Service, and Merit, AIAS president, vice president, treasurer

 

Significant Architectural Projects:

335 Madison Avenue - New York City

Biophilic design consultant for Stephen Kellert’s proposal to substantially renovate the 1.1 million sq. ft. office tower

Go Wild Africa Resort at Olepangi Farm - Laikipia County, Kenya

Architect for the primary structures including master plan, hardscape design, project management and construction supervision. The net zero, highly biophilic, vernacular construction is made of local materials and methods built by local craft and tradespeople.

 

Publications:

  • The Practice of Biophilic Design: co-authored with Dr. Stephen Kellert, self-published monograph available on-line at http://www.Biophilic-Design.com
  • Textbook chapter: Well-Being - Exploring the multi-dimensions of and co-creating pathways to well-being: co-author Alice Dommert. Chapter on biophilia and biophilic design as it supports health and wellbeing. Routledge, UK (forthcoming)
  • The Biophilic Design Process: co-author Alice Dommert. Monograph for the National Registration Board of Architects Continuing Education (forthcoming)

Past Presentations:

  • Canada Green Building Council - Healthy Green Architecture Symposium 2015, Montreal, Quebec - Biophilia in Architecture: A new approach with the experience of nature for occupants – Keynote Speaker
  • Tri-State Sustainability Symposium 2016, Philadelphia, PA - Biophilic Design: The missing link in workplace wellbeing: Co-presented with Alice Dommert
  • Vermont's Architecture and Construction Expo: health, wellness & evidence-based design, Burlington, VT - Biophilic Design: The weaving of a tapestry
  • SolarFest 2016, Manchester, VT - Biophilic Design presentation and interactive workshop
  • Well-Being 2016, Exploring the multi-dimensions of and co-creating pathways to well-being, Birmingham, UK - Biophilia and biophilic design as it supports health and wellbeing: interactive cross-discipline workshop
  • Green Mountain College 2016, Poultney, VT – Presentation and workshop with students
  • GreenBuild 2016, Los Angeles, CA - The Theory of Biophilia and the Practice of Biophilic Design co-presented with Dr. Stephen Kellert
  • AIA Convention 2017, Orlando, FL - Understanding Biophilia and Biophilic Environments for LBC and WELL Certification: Co-presenting with Helena van Vliet
  • Greenbuild Mumbai 2017, Mumbai, India - Building Resilient Urban Ecosystems for the 21st Century and Beyond with Biophilia and Geodesign: Co-presenting with Veronica Anderson