Dimitra Kyrkou
About Dimitra Kyrkou
Dimitra Kyrkou is an Associate Partner and Senior Environmental + Sustainability Designer at Foster + Partners in London, specializing in sustainable development and design. With extensive experience in the architecture industry, she holds multiple professional certifications and has led sustainability initiatives for significant projects worldwide.
Current Role at Foster + Partners
Dimitra Kyrkou serves as an Associate Partner and Senior Environmental + Sustainability Designer at Foster + Partners, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she leads the environmental and sustainability agenda for significant large-scale masterplans and buildings on a global scale. Her expertise contributes to the firm's commitment to sustainable architecture and design.
Previous Experience at Foster + Partners
Before her current role, Dimitra Kyrkou worked at Foster + Partners in various capacities. She served as an Associate, Sustainability + Environmental Designer from 2015 to 2017 and as an Environmental Designer focusing on Masterplanning, Policy & Strategies from 2011 to 2015. Her tenure at the firm spans over six years, during which she developed a strong foundation in sustainable design practices.
Education and Expertise
Dimitra Kyrkou holds an MA in Sustainability & Design from the School of Architecture & the Visual Arts, University of East London, which she completed in 2010. She also earned her degree as an Architect Engineer in Architecture, Urban Design & Masterplanning from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, from 2002 to 2008. Her educational background supports her professional certifications, including ARB, RIBA, LEED AP, and GSAS CGP.
Sustainability Certifications and Standards
Dimitra Kyrkou possesses several professional certifications that enhance her qualifications in the field of sustainability. She is certified by ARB, RIBA, LEED AP, and GSAS CGP. Additionally, she has expertise in Sustainable Development Benchmarking Standards, particularly BREEAM, which underscores her commitment to advancing sustainable practices in architecture.
Background in Architecture and Sustainability
Dimitra Kyrkou has a demonstrated history of working in the architecture industry with a focus on sustainability. Her strong background includes experience in Sustainable Masterplanning and Sustainable Design and Strategies. She briefly worked as an Architectural Technician at Lewis & Hickey Ltd in 2011, further solidifying her foundation in architectural practices.