Cara Carmichael: Senior Consultant

Contact Information

Rocky Mountain Institute
Attn: Built Environment Team
1820 Folsom Street
Boulder, Colorado 80302

e-mail: BET@rmi.org
phone: 303-245-1003

Cara Carmichael: Senior Consultant

With a unique blend of architectural and engineering experience and education, Cara Carmichael has a diverse portfolio of skills ranging from technical daylighting modeling and analysis to big picture sustainability integration for large-scale developments and LEED coordination and education. She has contributed to a wide variety of projects, including commercial, large-scale retail and residential developments, educational facilities, and other mixed-use projects around the world. At RMI, she focuses on project management and creating and applying integrated, whole-system solutions.

RMI Projects

Background

Mrs. Carmichael previously worked at ENSAR Group, a sustainable design consulting firm that merged with RMI to form the Built Environment team. While at ENSAR Group, Mrs. Carmichael gained experience with climatic design strategies, energy analysis, charrette development, computer modeling, and daylighting design techniques. She consulted on a range of projects including daylighting and energy studies for K-12 schools, universities, retail and national park facilities, and assisted with the development of sustainable design guidelines internationally. Cara also managed project data for an in-depth laboratory case study evaluated by the Green Building Tool, an international green building rating system.

Past Projects

Education

Bachelors of Environmental Design, University of Colorado, 2003
Masters of Civil Engineering, Building Systems Engineering, University of Colorado, Anticipated 2009 Graduation

Qualifications

LEED Accredited Professional (both 2.1 and 2.2 NC)
Green Points Certified
American Institute of Architects IDP Program
ASHRAE Student Member

Professional Affiliations/Recognition

Colorado College, Presidential Advisory Council on Sustainability
LEED EB Core Committee 2005-2007
Sustainable Travel International, 2005 assisted with the development of training material for auditors

Presentations

Publications

“Sustainable Innovation Design Strategies” Article in FMJ November/December 2004, Coauthor
“Hawaii Gateway Energy Laboratory”, Solar 2006 conference proceedings,
“LEED Platinum for Rocky Mountain Institute”, Solar 2006 conference proceedings