Pebel Rodriguez is a New York State Licensed Architect with a career spanning over a decade. Her professional journey is marked by a commitment to sustainability, holding certifications from the Passive House Institute, Living Future Institute and LEED Building Design and Construction. Having worked in the Bay Area, New York City and the Dominican Republic, Pebel has undertaken a diverse range of projects, including high-end residential, institutional, corporate offices, mixed-use developments, with a strong focus on Passive House and LEED principles.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from the Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Ureña (UNPHU) in the Dominican Republic. In 2012 she was awarded the Mention of Honor for her thesis work at the XI International Architecture Biennale of Santo Domingo. Pebel also earned a Master of Science in Urban Environmental Systems Management from Pratt Institute in New York, where she was awarded the Leadership in Sustainability Award and the Pratt
Institute Graduate Scholarship Award. At Pratt she was Co-Chair of the graduate student organization Leaders in Environmental Advocacy at Pratt (LEAP), and was a member of the Pratt Sustainability Coalition.
As chair of the AIA Silicon Valley Committee on the Environment, Pebel is a strong advocate for sustainable design and believes in environmentally responsible architecture practices. Her work centers on crafting high-performance buildings that leave a minimal environmental footprint while maximizing efficiency and comfort. As a member of the AIASV Home Tours Committee Pebel has played a role in showcasing innovative residential designs that embody sustainable living principles. Pebel is an active member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and the US Green Building Council (USGBC). She is also affiliated with the Living Building Challenge (LBC), the Passive House Institute (PHI), Passive House California (PHCA) and is a member of the Urban Green Council, reflecting her deep commitment to sustainable architecture.
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute, New York City, 2015
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Ureña, 2011
HONORS AND AWARDS
XI International Architecture Biennale of Santo Domingo, 2012
Leadership in Sustainability Award, Pratt Institute
Pratt Institute Graduate Scholarship Award
Co-Chair of Leaders in Environmental Advocacy at Pratt Institute
Curator for the XIII National Architecture Student Summit
Urban Design Competition Award: La Puntilla, Puerto Plata
MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
US Green Building Council (USGBC)
Living Building Challenge (LBC)
Passive House Institute (PHI)
Urban Green Council Member
