Patrick Mc Cafferty, Pe, Leed Ap
About Patrick Mc Cafferty, Pe, Leed Ap
Patrick Mc Cafferty is the Americas East Education Business Leader at Arup and a lecturer at Harvard University, with extensive experience in structural engineering and architecture.
Title
Patrick Mc Cafferty serves as the Americas East Education Business Leader at Arup. In this role, he oversees business operations and strategic initiatives in the education sector for the Eastern region of the Americas.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Mc Cafferty obtained a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Cornell University, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. He furthered his education with a Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering from the same institution, completing his degree in 1996. His foundational education in civil and structural engineering has supported his extensive career in architectural and engineering design.
Professional Background
Patrick Mc Cafferty has a distinguished career in architecture and engineering. He holds key roles at multiple respected institutions. He has been a Director on the Board of SEAMASS since 2020 and a Board Trustee at the Boston Society for Architecture since 2018. He also serves as a Lecturer at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design since 2010. His career at Arup began in 1996, where he currently leads as the Americas East Education Business Leader.
Achievements and Projects
Patrick Mc Cafferty has led and contributed to several notable projects globally. His work includes directing the engineering design for the Colby College Harold Alfond Athletics Center in Maine and leading the design of the Northeastern University ISEC Pedestrian Bridge in Boston. He has contributed to international projects such as the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort in Singapore and the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Saudi Arabia. He was involved in the Raffles City Chongqing Development in China and participated in the design of the New Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Patrick Mc Cafferty has made significant contributions to architectural education and professional practice. He has served on the editorial board of ArchitectureBoston Magazine and has been an architectural juror at institutions such as Harvard University, MIT, and Columbia University, among others. He participated twice as a juror for the Harleston Parker Medal, an award for the most beautiful building in Boston.