Speakers

A Senior Specialist on KPF’s Environmental Performance (KPFep) team, Christina collaborates with internal design teams and consultants, using an evidence-based approach to integrate sustainable design thinking into projects of all types. Working across multiple programs, scales, geographic regions, and design stages, Christina helps craft solutions specifically tailored to each project.

Her work on the Singtel Headquarters in Singapore supported the design of a net-zero, mixed-use development that will meet GreenMark Platinum and ILFI Zero Carbon requirements. Leading studies focused on thermal comfort, daylight, and operational and embodied carbon reductions, she worked closely with the client and consultants to help meet the project’s ambitious targets.

Within the firm, Christina leads sustainability technical integration and education, and is the co-chair of KPF Public—a community group that supports pipeline efforts and internal education around diversity. Christina has also presented at conferences such as Greenbuild, ASHRAE and NOMA and published original thermal comfort research.

As co-chair of the AIANY Committee on the Environment Policy subcommittee, Christina advocates for the future of the built environment. She currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at Parsons New School and has taught previously at the New York City College of Technology, Carnegie Mellon and Columbia universities.