Victoria Kavanagh

Victoria Kavanagh is a PartTime Lecturer at the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy, University College Dublin, with a focus on Landscape Architecture and Urban Design. As a practicing architect and director of MVK Architects, she specializes in conservation, adaptive reuse, and sustainable design. Her academic and professional work intersects with environmentalism, urban ecosystems, and vernacular studies.

• Education: BArch from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (USA), Prof Cert University Teaching & Learning from UCD
• Research Focus: Adaptive reuse of historic buildings, Irish demesne landscapes, sustainable urban housing typologies, and the dissemination of architectural innovations.
• Teaching: Coordinates internships and design studios at UCD, emphasizing hands-on learning and creative expression.
• Professional Activities: Member of RIAI (2007–2022), committee roles at UCD and John Scottus School, workshop leadership in universal design and innovation.