Kristin Slavin, AI A, Leed Ap, M. Arch
About Kristin Slavin, AI A, Leed Ap, M. Arch
Kristin Slavin is an Associate Director of Building Innovations at Sidewalk Labs, specializing in mass timber construction and sustainable design. She has a Master's Degree in Architecture from the University of Oregon and has worked on notable projects such as Carbon 12, the tallest mass timber building in the USA.
Work at Sidewalk Labs
Kristin Slavin has served as the Associate Director of Building Innovations at Sidewalk Labs since 2020. In this role, she focuses on integrating innovative building practices and sustainability into urban development projects. Her work involves leveraging emerging technologies to enhance architectural design and construction processes.
Previous Experience in Architecture
Before joining Sidewalk Labs, Kristin Slavin worked at several architectural firms. She was a Designer at Hennebery Eddy Architects, Inc. for nine months in 2013-2014. She also held the position of Project Assistant at SERA Architects from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she worked as an Architect at Kaiser Group and Path Architecture from 2014 to 2020, where she contributed to significant projects including The Radiator, a heavy timber office building.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Slavin holds a Master's Degree in Architecture from the University of Oregon, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Texas Tech University, completing her studies from 2005 to 2008. Her educational background supports her specialization in Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and mass timber construction.
Achievements in Mass Timber Construction
Kristin Slavin's expertise in mass timber construction is exemplified by her role as Project Architect for Carbon 12, the tallest mass timber building in the USA. This project received a 2019 AIA Portland Merit award and has been widely published, showcasing her contributions to sustainable architecture. Her work has also led to international speaking engagements on the topic of mass timber.
Teaching Experience
In addition to her architectural practice, Kristin Slavin has experience in academia. She served as a Teaching Assistant at Texas Tech University in 2008 for four months, where she supported the education of architecture students.