Chris Macneal has been with KieranTimberlake for over twenty-two years. Since joining the firm in 1986 he has been involved with the firm's most seminal projects. With a well developed understanding of the performance of construction assemblies and strategies for sustainable building, he provides technical review of all projects in design throughout the office. In addition, he leads the firm in the development, implementation and perpetual improvement of KieranTimberlake's Management System (KTMS) which is certified in compliance with ISO 9001:2008 and is central to the firm's management of projects.
Chris played a critical role in the research and development of SmartWrap™, a mass-customizable, energy-gathering building envelope exhibited at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in 2003. He was involved in its further development for the Cellophane House exhibited at The Museum of Modern Art in 2008. He was Associate-in-Charge of the renovation of Berkeley and Pierson College at Yale University, and the Kehoane and Kilgo Quadrangles at Duke University.
Chris received a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University with distinction in 1980, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1985. He joined KieranTimberlake in 1986, assumed the role of Associate in 1999, and Senior Associate in 2008. He is a registered architect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New York, a RAB Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor, and a LEED accredited professional.
Education
Master of Architecture, University of Pennsylvania, 1985
Bachelor of Art, Visual and Environmental Studies, with honors, Harvard University, 1980
Registration
RAB Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor, 2004
LEED Accredited Professional, 2003
Registered Architect, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1990
Registered Architect, New York State, 2006
Professional Experience
KieranTimberlake, Senior Associate, 2008 – Present
KieranTimberlake, Associate, 1999 – 2008
Kieran, Timberlake & Harris, 1986 – 1999
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, 1985 – 86
Academic and Professional Honors
Archer Brooke Medal for Architecture Design, 1985
AIA Scholarship, 1984
Charles Parker Medal, University of Pennsylvania, 1984
Dales Travel Fellowship, 1984
Paul Cret Award for Academic Record, 1984
Schenk Woodman Competition Prize, 1984
Project Experience (with KieranTimberlake)
Associate in Charge
New London Embassy, US Department of State
SmartWrap™ Mass Customizable Building Facade, Research and Exhibit
Pierson College Renovation, Yale University
Kilgo Quadrangle Renovation, Duke University
West Edens Link Master Plan, Duke University
Keohane Quadrangle, Duke University
Berkeley College Renovation, Yale University
Project Architect
School of Management, Villanova University
University Center, East Stroudsburg University
Exhibit Installation, Burlington County Historical Society, Burlington, New Jersey
Exhibit Program and Feasibility Study, The Agricultural Museum of the State of New Jersey, New Brunswick
Keystone Addition, East Stroudsburg University
Shapiro Residence, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Fox Residence Competition, St. Louis, Missouri
Goldenberg Residence, Gladwyne
Project Architect, Allingham Summer Residence, Chestertown
Student Activities Center, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia
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