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Ellen Bildsten

Ellen Bildsten

Project Architect

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Bildsten Architecture and Planning, Principal Architect

  • Education

    • The Mary Louis Academy

      1980 - 1984
      High school

      Activities and Societies: debate team, track and cross-country running

    • Cornell University

      1984 - 1990
      BArch Architecture

      Activities and Societies: Architecture, Art and Planning

  • Experience

    • Dahl-Insua Architects

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1994
      Project Architect

      project management, drafting, construction administration

    • ELS Architecture and Urban Design

      Jan 1995 - Jan 1999
      Project Architect

      AutoCAD 3D modeling, project management, construction administration

    • Santa Barbara

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2016
      Architect

    • Bob Easton, AIA Architect

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2002
      Project Architect

      oversaw design, permitting and construction of several custom homes in Santa Barbara

    • Bildsten + Sherwin Design Studio, Inc.

      Jan 2002 - Sept 2014
      Principal Architect

      Architecture and Landscape Design

    • AIA Santa Barbara

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
      President

      run monthly Board meetings, develop program activities, organize architecture tours

    • Bildsten Architecture and Planning Inc.

      Sept 2014 - now
      Principal Architect AIA

      The firm is focused on architectural design and planning projects to benefit the community and improve sustainability. Our goal is to provide workforce and multi-family housing, innovative campus gathering spaces and vibrant neighborhoods through thoughtful local planning and zoning. We strongly believe that designing at the housing and community level improves connections between people by encouraging walking and biking and interactions in well-designed public spaces.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • California Architecture license

      California Architects Board
      Jan 1995

    • LEED AP environmental design certificate

      U.S. Green Building Council
      Jan 2009

  • Volunteer Experience

    • career speaker

      Issued by Partners in Education on Jan 2010
      Partners in EducationAssociated with Ellen Bildsten

    • AIA advocacy co-chair

      Issued by The American Institute of Architects (AIA) on Jan 2012
      The American Institute of Architects (AIA)Associated with Ellen Bildsten

    • Board member and organizer of annual housing conferences

      Issued by CHC Coastal Housing Coalition on Jan 2013
      CHC Coastal Housing CoalitionAssociated with Ellen Bildsten