Katie Schultz

A little more about me!

Hello, I am Katie Schultz, an architectural designer from Nashville, TN. I am a recent graduate from the Tulane School of Architecture ('22) and will be starting my full-time professional career at HASTINGS Architecture in July. As a designer, I am particularly interested in architecture beyond the object - the intersection of the building with urban systems such as water infrastructures, energy, vegetation, urban sociologies, mobility, etc. I believe when design decisions are tackled from an urban ecological lens, reform can happen within our communities and landscapes.

Education

Tulane University | New Orleans, LA

Bachelor of Architecture 2022

Awards and Honors

Outstanding Thesis Award

This award is given to one student per year for producing the most outstanding final thesis document. The Tulane School of Architecture selected Katie Schultz to be the recipient of this award for her thesis entitled, "Post-Fossil Fuel Futures."

AIA Louisiana Celebrate Architecture Award

The AIA Louisiana Celebrate Architecture Award is awarded for the architecture thesis research course work that is unusual for the initiative shown in its exploration, the thoroughness of its research, and the strength of its insight in contributing to the discipline. Katie Schultz was chosen by the Tulane School of Architecture faculty as the recipient of this award for her thesis entitled, “Post-Fossil Fuel Futures."

Thomas J. Lupo Award for Metropolitan Studies

The Thomas J. Lupo Award is awarded to two graduating students based on the strength and topic of research in the realm of metropolitan studies.

Magna Cum Laude

Awarded upon graduating with a GPA within the top 10% students of the Tulane Class of 2022.

Work Experience

HASTINGS | Architectural Designer

Incoming Architectural Designer at HASTINGS in Nashville, TN.

SCAPE | Spring Intern

Joined project teams designing site work for institutional and commercial programming. Project assignments ranged from schematic design exercises, construction documents, presentation diagrams, 3D modeling, research on existing urban systems, etc.

The Small Center for Collaborative Design | Architectural Intern

Visually communicated primary concepts of Small Center projects to community partners through renderings, diagrams, and graphic design.

HASTINGS | Architectural Intern

Joined project teams with a variety of programs such as mixed-use residential, higher education, retail, non-profit headquarters, etc. Project assignments ranged from schematic massing and modeling, presentation diagrams, renderings, CD redlines, code analysis, site visits, client meetings, etc.

Paradym Studio | Architectural Intern

Worked directly with project manager, helped in all phases of design: schematic spatial layouts, sun path studies, CD drawings and details, renderings, scheduled/coordinated with client and consultants, etc.

3D Print Lab Manager | Tulane School of Architecture

Managed and operated 3D printers and large scale plotter for student and faculty projects, taught 3D printing tutorials, maintained Ultimakers and plotter, supervised use of laser cutters, interviewed and trained new employees, stocked and organized labs.

Teaching Assistant | Tulane School of Architecture

Digital Media (Carrie Norman), 1st Year Design Studio Tech TA (Adam Modesitt). Lead and critiqued student pin-ups, taught workshops on softwares and 3D printing, held office hours to assist students through assignments, graded assignments, tracked attendance and participation.