Melanie Short

Melanie Short serves as a Lecturer at the University of Colorado Denver's College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) while holding the specialized role of CoPR Assessment Coordinator. Her work focuses on historic structure assessments and adaptive reuse projects across Colorado, with over 75 documented assessments including landmark sites like Denver's Union Station and Engine House No. 4.

Education:

• B.A. in Art History with Technology Studies certificate, Grinnell College
• Master's in Architecture with Historic Preservation certificate, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Research Expertise: Dr. Short specializes in the intersection of historic preservation and sustainable design, combining rigorous building condition analysis with LEED-certified adaptive reuse methodologies. Her fieldwork emphasizes pre-intervention documentation, treatment recommendations, and reuse planning for historic structures, integrating architectural conservation with environmental sustainability standards through her LEED Accredited Professional certification.

Professional Contributions: As CoPR Assessment Coordinator, she leads technical evaluations of historic buildings to guide conservation efforts. She instructs graduate-level coursework in Building Conservation and Building Technology at CAP, directly translating her field experience into academic practice. Her registered architect status in Colorado validates her technical expertise in preservation project design and management.