Andrea is a licensed architect with over 20 years of experience working in the United States and abroad. Early in her career, exposure to vernacular construction in Peru influenced her interest in exterior envelope design and the role of thermal mass in passive performance.

Over the past ten years, Andrea has focused her practice on building envelope design, with extensive experience in both large-scale new construction and the restoration of historic mass masonry buildings. She specializes in exterior enclosure systems, with a strong focus on reviewing and evaluating thermal performance and waterproofing, including facade U-values, thermal bridging, hygrothermal behavior, and the continuity and detailing of water resistive and waterproofing systems to support durable, code compliant, and energy efficient building designs.

Universidad Ricardo Palma

Professional Degree in Architecture

Universidad Ricardo Palma

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Registered Architect, State of Massachusetts

Registered Architect, State of Connecticut

Registered Architect, State of New Hampshire

Registered Architect, State of New York

Registered Architect, Peru

NCARB
IIBEC Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC)
PHIUS Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC)

AIA – American Institute of Architects

BSA – Boston Society of Architects

IIBEC – International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants

PHIUS – Passive House Institute United States

585 Kendall – Cambridge, MA

Reviewed a 16-story, 600,000 SF state of the art life science building with multiple public functions at the lower levels. Responsibilities included review of the unitized curtain wall system, single-ply roofing, and fluid-applied waterproofing systems. The unitized facade system incorporated terracotta panels and triple-glazed assemblies.

Veterans Homes Chelsea, Phase I – Chelsea, MA

Reviewed the exterior envelopes of five existing brick masonry buildings to bring them into compliance with current Massachusetts energy codes. Tasks included improving thermal performance while maintaining the building durability. Responsibilities included evaluating overall facade U-values, modeling thermal bridges, and performing hygrothermal analysis (WUFI) to optimize the balance between energy efficiency and long-term durability.

Harvard West Common – Boston, MA

Reviewed the addition of a skylight atrium that encloses a 7,000 SF courtyard. Responsibilities included design-phase reviews, shop drawing reviews, and site observation of skylight installation.

101 Cambridgepark Drive – Cambridge, MA

Exterior enclosure review for a 160,000 SF laboratory building incorporating curtain wall and rainscreen system. Responsibilities included review of wall and roof assemblies from design phase through construction administration.

Curley Community Center – Boston, MA

Provided building envelope services for masonry restoration of the historic Curley Community Center, originally constructed in 1932. The scope included restoration of brick masonry walls and cast stone elements. The project received a Boston Preservation Award (2025).

Deerfield Academy Dining Hall – Deerfield, MA

Renovation and expansion of a dining hall originally constructed in 1948. The scope included the restoration of the existing brick masonry building and a new addition. Responsibilities included oversight of the restoration process and evaluation of the building’s thermal performance to confirm compliance with Massachusetts energy code requirements, including analysis of overall facade U-values and thermal bridging.

MITIMCo 730-750 Main Street – Cambridge, MA

Reviewed the exterior enclosure, including exterior detailing, CA documentation, and on-site review of the exterior systems. The project involved renovation of an existing five-story, solid masonry building and a new addition metal panel and curtain wall systems, creating a 200,000 SF cutting edge laboratory facility. Scope also included a five-level below-grade parking garage and a plaza over the garage. The project received a Cambridge Preservation Award (2024).

CETA Southern New Hampshire University – Manchester, NH

Reviewed the exterior enclosures, including exterior detailing, CA documentation, and on-site evaluation of exterior systems. The project consisted of a three-story, 67,000 SF academic building for the College of Engineering, Technology, and Aeronautics. Systems included a rainscreen slate wall assembly and curtain wall system.