Dr. Christine Mondor

Professor

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Biography

Christine Mondor is a Professor of Practice at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Architecture, where she is actively involved in shaping Pittsburgh's building landscapes through her work as an architect, educator, and activist. With over a decade of experience, she has worked with contractors to build custom residential homes and has collaborated with builders to create award-winning historic housing projects. Christine has made significant contributions to affordable urban housing through her work with organizations like the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and has provided green building consulting for various clients. Her projects have been recognized for design excellence and environmental quality, including a straw bale comfort station renovation for the CCI Center. In addition to teaching architecture and landscape design, she is engaged with local organizations such as the Green Building Alliance and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission, where she serves on the board. Christine holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Carnegie Mellon University and has studied sustainable design in Scandinavia. She is also a LEED Accredited Professional.

Research Interests

Courses

Advanced Option Studio (AOS): Designing Counterpublics - Reclaiming Space Narrative Urban Design Studio MUD Urban Ecology

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.