Christine Mondor

Christine Mondor is a Lecturer and Special Faculty in the School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University. Her work bridges architecture, urban design, and sustainability, focusing on green building technologies, urban ecology, and community engagement. She teaches courses such as 'Urban Ecology' and 'Urban Design Studio I,' emphasizing systems thinking and sustainable design practices.

Mondor holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University and studied sustainable design in Scandinavia. Her professional experience includes award-winning projects like the LEED-rated Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and the Crawford Square affordable housing initiative. She advocates for integrating environmental quality with community needs, designing landscapes that enhance stormwater management and habitat quality.

As a board member of organizations like the Green Building Alliance and TRASE, she promotes sustainable urban development. Her research explores computational tools for air quality, green infrastructure co-benefits, and community-driven urban transformation. Recent work includes the Highway Corridor Transformation Study and HELIOStudio, addressing energy commons and resilient urban systems.

Mondor’s teaching and research highlight the intersection of design, ecology, and social equity. She emphasizes hands-on projects that address contemporary urban challenges, such as regenerative systems, climate resilience, and participatory planning methods.