Kirstin Weeks
About Kirstin Weeks
Kirstin Weeks is an Associate at Arup in London, specializing in biophilic design and ecological function integration in the built environment.
Professional Experience at Arup
Kirstin Weeks has served as an Associate at Arup, a global design and consulting firm, since 2008. Based in the London, UK office, Kirstin is prominently involved in Arup's San Francisco office, where she champions the Net Positive Design initiative. She specializes in biophilic design and the integration of ecological functions into built environments. Kirstin collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create resilient, ecosystem-like structures. Her project experience includes sustainability leadership on large office, civic, academic, and industrial projects.
Previous Roles and Employment History
Before joining Arup, Kirstin Weeks held several significant roles. In 2007, she was an Ecological Designer at Rana Creek Habitat Restoration in California. From 2004 to 2005, she worked as a Solar Installer at Sun Light & Power in Berkeley, California. Kirstin also served as an Energy Consultant for Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Francisco between 2003 and 2005. Earlier in her career, she was a Green Building Research Associate at the Harvard Kennedy School in 2000 and an intern at Greenhome in 1999.
Educational Background
Kirstin Weeks holds a Master of Science in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2005 to 2007. She also studied Architecture at the University of Copenhagen in 2006. Kirstin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Dartmouth College, completing her studies there from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, she briefly studied Engineering at UC San Diego in 1999.
Professional Certifications and Board Memberships
Kirstin Weeks holds several professional credentials, including LEED-AP, Certified Energy Manager, Green Roof Professional, and WELL Accreditation. She is also actively involved as a Board member of the Green Infrastructure Foundation and Nature in the City, contributing to the advancement of sustainable and ecological design practices.
Specialization in Sustainable Design
Kirstin Weeks specializes in biophilic design and the integration of ecological functions within built environments. Her work involves creating resilient structures that mimic ecosystems, resulting in sustainable and durable designs. Kirstin's expertise stretches across city-scale plan development, research initiatives, and conducting cost-benefit studies to support sustainable urban development.