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Kathy Velikov is a licensed architect and founding partner of the research-based practice RVTR. With over a decade of professional experience, she has expertise in institutional buildings, housing, and urban master plans. Velikov serves as a Professor and Associate Dean of Research and Creative Practice at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. Her teaching focuses on architecture design studio, thesis courses, and seminars related to ecology and technology, particularly within the Master of Science in Digital and Material Technologies. Her design research integrates environmentally responsive and technologically enabled approaches to climate-positive built environments, emphasizing material systems and resilient urban infrastructures. Velikov's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, receiving numerous awards including the ACADIA Society Award for Leadership in 2023 and the Canadian Professional Prix de Rome in 2009. She has published several influential books and articles, contributing significantly to academic discussions on the intersection of architecture, landscape, and technology.
University of Michigan, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning • Ann Arbor, MI, US
Oversaw research initiatives and led educational programs focusing on architectural design and technology.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science