1. Other names: Carolina M. Rodriguez
Nationality: British and Colombian
stevensocarolina@gmail.com, carodriguez21@hotmail.com
www.behance.net/Carodriguez
CAROLINA M. STEVENSON
I am an architect with a PhD and more than 16 years experience
in teaching, research and academic administration at university
level. I have had the opportunity to work as a lecturer at The
University of Los Andes and The National University in Colombia,
as well as, The University of Nottingham and The University of
Liverpool in England. I have a well-established track record of
publications and research grants. In addition, I have worked in
practice in both countries. My experiences have broadened my
perspectives and allowed me to grow personally, professionally
and as a member of a community. I have a positive attitude
towards life and value collaborative work, ethics, discipline and
self improvement.
January 2012 – July 2016
Lecturer, Architecture Department, University of Los Andes, Colombia (Full time)
As a researcher, I obtained internal and external research funding to led projects in the
areas of architectural education, environmental comfort in buildings, kinetic structures
and adaptability. I disseminated the outcomes of these projects at competitions and
events and published in high impact journals. I was part of the research group ARTS -
Architecture Technology and Sustainability - and the supervisor of 6 M.Arch theses. As
a teacher, I designed, coordinated and taught different undergraduate and
postgraduate modules, including modules using ICT tools, blended learning and
inverted class formats. I also led 15 academic Live Projects, where students worked
with communities and private companies to designed and built small architectural
projects. As an academic administrator, I organised events and exhibitions and was the
editor of the magazine Proyectos, published 4 times a year.
January 2007 -December 2011
Lecturer, School of Architecture, University of Liverpool, UK (Full time)
As a researcher, I was part of the research group TAARU - Transportable and
Adaptable Architecture Research Unit- where I developed the project titled Kinetic
architecture: Designing with movement and supervised PhD thesis. I disseminated the
outcomes of this project at conferences and publications. I was and active member of
the IASS -International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures. My teaching and
administrative responsibilities included being co-head of BA2 (of RIBA part 1), co-
ordinator of second year design studio modules and lecturer of structures and
construction modules at undergraduate level. I help organising academic events
including the International Winter School: ‘MULTIPLI-CITIES’ 2008.
March 2002 - December 2006
Tutor, School of The Built Environment, University of Nottingham, UK (part time)
I worked as a part-time tutor and a unit leader for the 1st year studio. I regularly
participated in tutorials, reviews, marking and as a guest lecturer for the 1st and 2nd year
Structures and Architectural Construction modules.
January- December 1999
Teaching assistant, Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
Xiloteca and Master in Construction.
April 2003 - December 2006
Architect, Marsh and Grochowski Architects, Nottingham, UK
I was involved in diverse types of projects at this practice, including feasibility studies,
design competitions, commercial and residential design. I have worked at different
stages within these projects, from design and concept development, planning
application, production of working and detail drawings, to tender stage and supervision
during construction.
June 2000 September 2001
Architect, Hedra Arquitectura, Bogotá, Colombia
I participated in the team that founded this company. My role was to coordinate small
design projects and successfully market company products including retractable
systems for exhibitions and furniture.
July - December 1999
Architect, Legarda y Lian Arquitectos, Bogotá, Colombia
I worked as an adviser in the design and construction of small retractable structures for
fairs and exhibitions.
EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
.
PRACTICE
EDUCATION
January 2007 - November 2009
CPS - Certificate in Professional Studies in
Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
University of Liverpool, UK
September 2001 - September 2006
PhD
The School of the Built Environment
University of Nottingham, UK
My research project, titled The Swivel Diaphragm: A geometrical
examination of an alternative retractable ring structure in architecture,
focused on exploring new options for deployable assemblies and their
applications in architecture. The results were published in journal
articles, book chapters and conference proceedings and were awarded
different prizes, including the Hangai Prize.
January 1995 - April 2000
Architect, BA (Hons)
Arts Faculty, National University of Colombia
My degree included modules in architectural design, building
technology, structural systems, urban planning and art history. I
obtained the highest marks in my class and graduated with First Class
Honours. My research thesis was awarded a “summa cum laude”
distinction, the first place at The Otto de Greiff Competition and in the
Best Thesis, 10th Version, 1999-2000.
It was later published in a book titled Arquitectura Metamórfica.

2. PUBLICATIONSBOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS
• Rodriguez, C. (2009). Kinetic Grids with Swivel Diaphragm. In: M. Rene (Ed.), An
Anthology of Structural Morphology (pp. 159-172). Singapore: World Scientific
Publishing Company. ISBN: 978-981-283-720-2 (hardcover). ISBN: 978-981-4469-17-3
(ebook). http://repository.liv.ac.uk/1264024/.
• Rodriguez, C. & Chilton, J. (2006). Transformable and Transportable Architecture with
Scissors Structures. In R. Kronenberg R. & F. Klassen (Eds.), Transformable
Environments III (pp. 145-157). Oxon: Taylor & Francis. ISBN 0-415-34377-1.
http://irep.ntu.ac.uk/24302/
• Rodríguez, C. (2000). Arquitectura Metamórfica. Bogotá: Universidad Nacional de
Colombia – ICFES. ISBN 958-11-04333-X.
http://arquitectura.uniandes.edu.co/proyectos_dept/investigacion-arquitectura-metamorfica/
• Stevenson, C. (in process). Kinetic Architecture: Designing with Movement. Basel:
Birkhäuser. ISBN-13: 978-3034608077. ISBN 10: 303-4608071.
www.amazon.com/Kinetic-Architecture-Designing-Carolina-
Stevenson/dp/3034608071. https://www.amazon.com/Kinetic-Architecture-Designing-
Carolina-Stevenson/dp/3034608071
REFEREED Q1 JOURNALS
• Rodriguez, C. (2016). Student-Centred Strategies to Integrate Theoretical Knowledge
into Project Development within Architectural Technology Lecture-Based Modules.
Architectural Engineering and Design Management.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2016.1230535
• Sierra, F. & Rodriguez, C. (2014). Architectural Envelope Systems Based on Triply
Periodic Minimal Surfaces. International Journal of Space Structures, 29 (4), 161-169.
doi: 10.1260/0266-3511.29.4.161. http://sps.sagepub.com/content/29/4/161.short
• Rodriguez, C. & Chilton, J. (2003). Swivel Diaphragm a New Alternative for Retractable
Ring Structures. Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial
Structures, 44(3), p. 181-188. http://www.iass-
structures.org/index.cfm/journal.article?aID=298.
• Rodriguez, C. (in process). Life Projects as a Tool for Participatory Design and
Significant Learning in Architectural Education. Lerning and Instruction.
• Rodriguez, C., Hudson, R. & Niblock, C. (In process). Collaborative Distance Learning
in Architecture: Benefits of Combining Conventional Studio, Virtual Design Studio
(VDS) and Live Projects. British Journal of Educational Technology.
• Rodriguez, C., Medina, J., Pinzon, A., Florez, F. & Cerquera, M.(In process). Thermal
Comfort and Satisfaction in Social Housing: Field Study in Colombia Using Static and
Adaptive Models.
BOOK CHAPTERS IN REFEREED COMPILATIONS
• Rodriguez C, & D’Alessandro, M. (2014). Climate and Context Adaptive Building Skins
for Tropical Climates: a review centred on the context of Colombia. In Advanced
Building Skins (pp. 575-591). Munich: Economic Forum. ISBN 978-3-98120537-4.
https://issuu.com/carolinastevenson/docs/climate_and_context_adaptive_buildi
• Rodriguez C, & D’Alessandro M. (2014). Everyday Interactive-Kinetic Environments:
Examples in Latin America . In The Colors of Care (pp. 658-666). Bogotá: Ediciones
Uniandes. ISBN 978-958-774-070-7.
http://portfolios.uniandes.edu.co/gallery/26755651/Everyday-Interactive-Kinetic-Environments-
2014
• Rodriguez C, & D’Alessandro M. (2013). Wiring vs “Guayering”: explorations with
interactive-kinetic environments in Latin-America. In New Proposals for Transformable
Architecture, Engineering and Design (pp. 213-218). Sevilla: Starbooks. ISBN 978-84-
939565-3-0. https://issuu.com/carolinastevenson/docs/3cp._wiring_vs____guayering____expl/1
• Rodriguez C. (2011). Morphological Principles of Current Kinetic Architectural
Structures. In Adaptive Architecture (pp. 1-12). London: The Building Centre. ISBN
978-0901919151.
https://issuu.com/carolinastevenson/docs/4cp._morphological_principles_of_ki
REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
• Rodriguez, C. (2016). Plataforma Interactiva Sobre
Procesos de Construcción de Elementos Arquitectónicos.
Paper presented at Conferencia Investiga-TE 330, Bogotá,
Colombia, June 27 - 30.
• Pinzon, A., Rodriguez, C. & Medina, J. (2016). Resident´s
Satisfaction In Subtropical Highland Climates: Thermal
Conditions in Social Housing Apartments in Bogotá
(Colombia). In Cities, Buildings, People: Towards
Regenerative Environments. Paper presented at PLEA -
Passive and Low Energy Architecture-, Los Angeles, USA,
July 11-13, 2016.
• Cerquera, M., Rodriguez, C. & Medina, J. (2016).
Herramienta para la solución de problemas de confort
térmico en viviendas multifamiliares en la sabana de
Bogotá. In New Trends in Sustainable Construction. Paper
presented at The VII ELAGEC, Bogota, Colombia,
November 15-18. (acepted)
• Florez, F., Medina, J. & Rodriguez, C. (2016). Gestión del
Confort Bioclimático de la Vivienda en Colombia:
Estrategias, Posibilidades y Alcances. In New Trends in
Sustainable Construction. Paper presented at The VII
ELAGEC, Bogota, Colombia, November 15-18. (acepted).
• Stevenson, C. (2010). The Evolution of Temporary and
Permanent Kinetic Architectural Structures. In Temporary to
Permanent. Paper presented at The IASS Symposium,
Shanghai, China, November 8-12.
• Stevenson, C. & Xi, J. (2010). The Evaluation of Temporary
and Demountable Architecture as Post-Earthquake Shelter
Solutions. In Temporary to Permanent. Paper presented at
The IASS Symposium, Shanghai, China, November 8-12.
• Rodriguez, C. (2007). The Swivel Diaphragm: potential
applications in transformable architecture. In: H. Bögner-
Balz, & A. Zanelli (Eds.) Ephemeral Architecture - Textiles
and Time. Paper presented at The TensiNet Symposium
2007, Milan, Italy, April 16-18. (pp 273-281).
• Rodriguez, C., Wilson, R. & Chilton, J. (2005). Kinetic
canopy using the swivel diaphragm mechanism. Paper
presented at The II Latin-American Symposium on Tension
Structures, Caracas, Venezuela, May 4-6.
• Rodriguez, C., Chilton, J. & Wilson R. (2004). Flat Grids
Designs Employing the Swivel Diaphragm. In Shell and
Spatial Structures: From Models to Realization. Paper
presented at The IASS International Symposium,
Montpellier, France, September 20-24.
• Rodriguez, C. & Chilton, J. (Apr. 2004). Transformable and
Transportable Architecture with scissors Structures. Paper
presented at The 3rd International Conference on Portable
Architecture and Design, Toronto, Canada, April 28–30 (pp.
87-93).

3. AWARDS / DISTINCTIONS
Spanish – native speaker
English – Proficient
Autocad / Revit
Sketchup / 3D modelling
Corel / InDesign
November 2015
Reimagine Education 2015. The global awards for innovative higher
education pedagogies enhancing learning and employability. Organised by
Wharton – QS Stars, University of Pennsylvania and SEI Center for Advance
Studies in Management. I was selected as a finalist with the project
Architectural Live Projects as an Agency for Peace in Colombia.
April 2014
British Council Research Links. Winner of a Travel Grant to work in
cooperation with researchers in UK universities.
May 2013
Talent Exchange Program PRO – UNILA, UNILA University, Brasil . Winner of
the call in the category Architecture, Technical Design and Project.
September 2003
Hangai Prize 2003, Taipei, Taiwan. International contest of research papers
and innovative ideas organized by the IASS - International Association for
Shell and Spatial Structures .
June 2003
(3er prize) 2003 KAO International Kinetic Art Competition, Palm Beach,
Florida.
April 2003
( 3er prize) 7th Student Competition Textile Structures For New Building 2003.
Frankfurt, Germany.
September 2001
(1er prize) “Otto de Greiff” contest, 5th version, Bogotá, Colombia. Category:
Creativity and Expression in the Arts and Literature.
Abril 2001
Student Award First Class Honours 2000, Bogotá, Colombia.
December 2000
(1er prize) Best Thesis, 10th Version, 1999-2000, Bogotá, Colombia. Category:
Symbolic Production.
Mayo 2000
National Award 2nd Biennale of Architecture Students, Cali, Colombia.
Category: Investigation or Dissertation.
Mayo 2000
Distinction “summa cum laude”, National University, Bogotá, Colombia.
Thesis Arquitectura Metamórfica.
Noviembre 1998
(2do prize) Contest: “Academic Laboratory for the Design of Public Space
Santafe de Bogotá” Bogotá, Colombia.
LANGUAGES AND SKILLS LINKS
INVITATIONS / CONSULTANCY
September 2016
Peer Reviewer. Architectural Engineering and Design Management Journal,
UK.
October 2014
Peer Reviewer. Otto de Greiff” contest 18th Version, Bogota, Colombia.
Category: Creativity and Expression in the Arts and Literature.
September 2013
Peer Reviewer. FONDECYT,CONICYT -Comisión Nacional de Investigación
Científica y Tecnológica- Chile.
January 2013
Internal examiner M. Arch Thesis. Master in Architecture, University of Los
Andes, Colombia. Project: El Carácter Acústico del Espacio Urbano.
September 2012
Invited lecturer. Piloto University, Colombia. Lecture: Arquitectura Dinámica.
November 2012
External examiner M. Arch Thesis. Master in Construction, National University
of Colombia. Project: Estructuras Móviles de Doble Curvatura con un Grado
de Libertad.
November 2012
Examiner. ECAES - Exámenes de Calidad de Educación Superior del ICFES
-Instituto Colombiano Para el Fomento de la Educación Superior -
March 2009
External examiner PhD Thesis. PhD in Architecture. Politecnico di Milano,
Italia. Proyecto Formal Properties and Environmental Qualities of Soft
Materials for Architecture.
December 2009
Internal examiner PhD Thesis. PhD in Architecture, The University of
Liverpool, UK. Project: Public Participation in Urban Rehabilitation in The
World Heritage Cities of Fez Aleppo and Istanbul.
August 2009 – November 2012
Peer Reviewer. Laurence King Publishing, UK.
September 2000
Invited lecturer. ACFA, Bogotá, Colombia. Lecture: Nuevas Tendencias en la
Construcción de Estructuras Convencionales y no Convencionales.
August 2000
Invited lecturer. Architecture School, Santo Tomas University, Tunja,
Colombia. Lecture: Morfología Estructural.
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