Rachael ShieldsGraduate Student

My research investigates kinetic design and how individuals can customize the exterior built environment. I study the many benefits kinetic design could offer, including efficiency of space, improvements on cognitive performance, environmental solutions, and alternative forms of participatory design. I am a licensed landscape architect and spent several years working in the land development industry before starting this doctoral program.

I currently manage the School of Human Ecology Digital Fabrication Lab and am working with a team to build an app that uses augmented reality features to help people assess and measure homes for accessibility purposes.

Certifications

• Drone pilot
• Registered landscape architect
• LEED Green Associate