Keith Van de Riet, Ph.D.                                                       
Curriculum Vitae, 2019
 
Associate Professor of Architecture                                                                                                                          
University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design                                                                     
132 Marvin Studios, 1465 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045                                                          
(c) 917.202.5413  (e) [email protected]
www.kvdrdesign.com
 
Founder
Mangrove Reef Walls
www.reefwall.com

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
  • Registered Architect
        State of Florida, 2019
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Architectural Sciences
        Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 2012
  • Master of Science, Architectural Sciences
        Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 2008
  • Bachelor’s of Architecture
        University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 2004
 
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
  • Assistant Professor
       University of Kansas, Department of Architecture, Lawrence, KS 2015 - Present
  • Assistant Professor
       Florida Atlantic University, School of Architecture, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2012 - 2015
  • Adjunct Instructor
       Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, School of Architecture, Troy, NY 2012 - 2015
  • Research Assistant
        The Center for Architecture, Science and Ecology, New York, NY 2007 - 2010 
  • Associate Designer / Intern Architect
        Lubrano Ciavarra Architects, PLLC, Brooklyn, NY 2004 - 2008
  • Craftsman
        Rockhill and Associates, Lawrence, KS 2002 - 2004
  • Intern Architect
       ARCO Construction / GMA Design, St. Louis, MO 2001
                  
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND CREATIVE WORKS  
  • Van de Riet, Keith. “Biomimicry of Mangroves Teaches How to Improve Coastal Barriers.” ANSYS blog. March 6, 2019. Link Here (Invited)
  • Kazemi, A., Van de Riet, K., Curet, O.M. (2018). “Drag coefficient and flow structure downstream of mangrove root-type models through PIV and direct force measurements.” Physical Review Fluids, 3(7). DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevFluids.3.073801 (Peer-reviewed/refereed)
  • Van de Riet, Keith, Jessene Aquino-Thomas, and Pieter Conradie. "Towards integration of habitat grammars for biodiverse and resilient coastal structures." The Plan 2, no. 2 (9 November 2017): 69-85. doi:10.15274/tpj.2017.02.02.06. (Peer-reviewed/refereed)
  • Huber, Jeffrey, Keith Van de Riet, John Sandell, and Lawrence Scarpa. "Salty Urbanism: Towards an Adaptive Coastal Design Framework." The Plan 2, no. 2 (9 November 2017): 105-130. doi:10.15274/tpj.2017.02.02.06. (Peer-reviewed/refereed)
  • Kazemi, A., Humberto Bocanegra Evans, Keith Van de Riet, Luciano Castillo, Oscar M. Curet. “Hydrodynamics of Mangrove Roots and its Applications in Coastal Protection.” In Conference Proceedings for the 2018 Oceans Conference. Charleston, NC. October 22-25, 2018. (Peer-reviewed/refereed)
  • Huber, Jeffrey, Keith Van de Riet, John Sandell, and Lawrence Scarpa. “Botanizing North Beach Village.” Village Design Art Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA (April 12, 2017 - May 11, 2017) (Invited)
  • Van de Riet, Keith. "Craft in the Digital Era: Louis Sullivan, Digital Technology, and Designbuild Education." Oz Journal (Manhattan, Kansas: Kansas State University Press) 39, 2017. (Invited)
  • Kazemi, A., Van de Riet, K., & Curet, O. (2017). Hydrodynamics of mangrove-type root models: the effect of porosity, spacing ratio and flexibility. Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, 12(5). http://stacks.iop.org/1748-3190/12/i=5/a=056003 doi:10.1088/1748-3190/aa7ccf ISSN: 1748-3190 (Peer-reviewed/refereed)
  • Vogt, J., Gillner, S., Hofmann, M., Tharang, A., Dettmann, S., Gerstenberg, T., Schmidt, C., Gebauer, H., Van de Riet, K., Berger, U., & Roloff, A. (2017). Citree: A database supporting tree selection for urban areas in temperate climate. Landscape and Urban Planning, (157), 14-25. (Peer-reviewed/refereed)
  • Van de Riet, K. J., & Uta, B. (2016). Integrated Forest Biometrics for Landscape-Responsive Coastal Urbanism. In M. R. Thomsen, M. Tamke, C. Gengnagel, B. Faircloth, & F. Scheurer (Eds.), Design Modelling Symposium 2015: Modelling Behavior (pp. 541). Switzerland: Springer. ISBN: 3319242067 9783319242064 (Peer-reviewed/refereed)
  • Van de Riet, Keith. "Coupling Ecological Productivity with Anthropogenic Waste Streams to Regenerate Coastlines." In Conference Proceedings of ACSA Subtropical Cities 2013, Florida Atlantic University, October 17-19, 2013. 2013. (Peer-reviewed/refereed)
  • Van de Riet, Keith, U. Berger, A. Dyson, J. Gowdy, S. Parks, E. Proffitt, M. Zeghal, and J. Vollen. "Multidisciplinary Modeling of Coupled Mangrove and Urban Ecosystems." In Conference Proceedings of SubTropical Cities 2011, Florida Atlantic University, March 8-11, 2011. 2011. (Peer-reviewed/refereed)
  • Vollen, J. O., A. H. Dyson, and Keith Van de Riet. "Investigation of mangrove compliant structural systems in association with human coastal development." In (RE)building: Flood Architecture. ACSA Proceedings. March 4-7, 2010. 2010. (Peer-reviewed/refereed)
 Patents
  • Van de Riet, Keith, J.O. Vollen, A.H. Dyson. Method and apparatus for coastline remediation, energy generation, and vegetation support. Submitted November 30, 2011. Approved August 20, 2013. U.S. Patent No. US8511936B2.

​SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS  
Major Presentations
  • Van de Riet, Keith. “Seawall Habitats with Mangrove Reef Walls.” National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Miami, Florida. March 19th, 2019. (Invited, Regional)
  • Kazemi, A., Humberto Bocanegra Evans, Keith Van de Riet, Luciano Castillo, Oscar M. Curet. “Hydrodynamics of Mangrove Roots and its Applications in Coastal Protection.” 2018 Oceans Conference. Charleston, NC. October 22-25, 2018. (Peer-reviewed/Refereed, National/International)
  • Van de Riet, Keith. “Mangrove Reef Walls: Adapting Coastlines for Biodiversity in the Built Environment.” Miami Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting, Miami, FL. June 12, 2018. (Invited, Local/State)
  • Van de Riet, Keith. “Adapting Coastlines for Biodiversity in the Built Environment: Mangrove Reef Walls and other Shoreline Technologies.” Sarasota Design Conference, Salty Urbanism Workshop. Sarasota, Florida, June 10th, 2018. (Invited, National/International)
  • Van de Riet, Keith. “Adapting Coastlines for Biodiversity in the Built Environment.” Sarasota Center for Architecture Presentation and Panel titled Wicked Water: How do we address wicked problems related to urbanism and water? February 23rd, 2018. (Invited, Local/State)
  • Van de Riet, K., Rees, J., Downen, J., & Zahner, W. Biomorphic Form. International Sculpture Conference, Kansas City, KS. October 26th, 2017. (Peer-reviewed/Refereed, National/International)
  • Van de Riet, K. Sullivan revisited with digital technologies. American Institute of Architects, Kansas: Evolve, Lawrence, KS. October 19th, 2017. (Peer-reviewed/Refereed, Local/State)
  • Van de Riet, K. Prototyping Organic Architecture: Digital Sullivan and Artificial Mangroves. City College Architecture, New York City. October 12th, 2017. (Invited, Local/State)
  • Van de Riet, K. Reef Walls: Eco-friendly Seawalls. Englewood Ecofest, Englewood, FL. October 29, 2016. (Invited, Local/State)
  • Kazemi, A., Parry, S., Van de Riet, K., & Curet, O. The effect of porosity and flexibility on the hydrodynamics behind a mangrove-like root model. 68th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics, Boston, Massachusetts. November 22, 2015. (Peer-reviewed/Refereed, National/International)
  • Van de Riet, K. Integrated Forest Biometrics for Landscape-Responsive Coastal Urbanism. Design Modelling Symposium 2015: Modelling Behavior, Copenhagen, Denmark. October 1, 2015. (Peer-reviewed/Refereed, International)
  • Van de Riet, Keith. "Coupling Ecological Productivity with Anthropogenic Waste Streams to Regenerate Coastlines." ACSA Subtropical Cities 2013, Fort Lauderdale. October 18, 2013. (Peer-reviewed, National/International)
  • Van de Riet, Keith. "Coupled Human and Natural Coastal Systems." Panel Moderator, Resiliency and the Built Environment Colloquium, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. March 9, 2013. (Invited, Local/State)
  • Van de Riet, Keith. "Multidisciplinary Modeling of Coupled Mangrove and Urban Ecosystems." Presentation, SubTropical Cities Conference, Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale. March 9, 2011. (Peer-reviewed, National/International)
  • Van de Riet, Keith. "Interdisciplinary Modeling of a Reinforced Mangrove Shoreline." Presentation, Tulane Engineering Forum, Tulane University, New Orleans. April 16th, 2010. (Invited, National/International)
  • Van de Riet, Keith. "Investigation of mangrove compliant structural systems in association with human coastal development." Presentation, 98th Annual ACSA Meeting: [RE]building: Flood Architecture, New Orleans. March 5, 2010. (Peer-reviewed/Refereed, National/International)
 
Minor Presentations
  • Van de Riet, Keith, Amy Van de Riet, Karl Ramberg, and Laura Ramberg. “Dyche Hall Grotesque Replication Project.” University of Kansas Natural History Museum Explorers Dinner. December 6, 2018. (Invited, Local)
  • Van de Riet, Keith. “Architectural Ornament for Biodiverse Built Environments.” University of Kansas Biological Survey Ecology Seminar. November 9, 2018. (Invited, Local)
  • Van de Riet, Keith. “Fly Fishing: The Art and Science of Deception.” Red Hot Research Event, The Commons, University of Kansas. October 25, 2018. (Invited, Local)
  • Van de Riet, Keith. “Biodiverse Built Environments for Ecologic Resilience.” IARI Fellowship Presentation at The Spencer Museum of Art, April 11, 2018. (Invited, Local)
  • Van de Riet, Keith, Amy Van de Riet, Karl Ramberg, and Laura Ramberg. “Dyche Hall Grotesque Replication Project.” University of Kansas Natural History Museum Fundraising Kickoff Event. June 14, 2018. (Invited, Local)
  • Van de Riet, Keith. “Fly Fishing: The Art and Science of Deception.” American Institute of Architects, Kansas: Evolve, Chit Chat Pecha Kucha Presentations, Lawrence, KS. October 18th, 2017. (Invited, Local/State)
  • Van de Riet, K. Living Systems in Architecture. Lawrence Creates Makerspace Stone Carving Workshop, Lawrence, KS. June 13th, 2017. (Invited, Local)
  • Van de Riet, K. Living Systems in Architecture. KU SADP Research Symposium, Lawrence, KS. February 23rd, 2017. (Peer-reviewed/Refereed, Local)
  • Van de Riet, K. Shape Grammar Enhanced Photography for Bio-responsive Structures. KU SADP Research Symposium, Marvin Forum. April 22nd, 2016. (Peer-reviewed, Local)
  • Van de Riet, K. Shape Grammar Enhanced Photography for Bio-responsive Structures. KU Red Hot Research Event, KU Commons. March 25th, 2016. (Invited, Local)

GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDED PROJECTS  
  • Van de Riet, K. (co-PI) with Karl Ramberg (PI), Laura Ramberg (co-PI) and Amy Van de Riet (co-PI). Dyche Hall Grotesque Replication Project. University of Kansas Natural History Museum RFP $96,000, Submitted May 1st, 2018 (June 1, 2018 – January 31st, 2020). (Refereed/Competitive)
  • Van de Riet, K. and Emily Ryan. Weaver Courtyard Transformation Project. Endowment raised by project: $12,500. Lawrence, KS. March, 2018. (Sole Source Contract)
  • Van de Riet, K. (Principal). Biodiverse Built Environments: High-performance passive systems for ecologic resilience. American Institute of Architects - Upjohn Research Initiative $20,000 + $20,000 matching external funds, Submitted September 1, 2017 (December 1, 2017 - November 30, 2019). (Refereed/Competitive)
  • Van de Riet, K. (Consultant) with Fara Ilami (PI), Jeanne-Marie Havrylkoff (co-PI) and Ryan Moyer (co-PI). Comparison of Ecological Benefits of Four Types of Shoreline Stabilization Methods Used in Response to Sea Level Rise. Florida State Wildlife Grant Program $112,178.45 + $71,970.78 matching funds, Submitted April, 2018 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021). (Refereed/Competitive)
  • Van de Riet, K. (Principal). Bio-remediative Mangrove Oyster Project (BioMOP), Lemon Bay, FL. The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation $11,308 + $11,308 external matching funds, Submitted April 18, 2016 (September 2, 2016 - March 1, 2018). (Refereed/Competitive)
  • Van de Riet, K. (Co-Principal) with Jeffrey Huber (PI), Fredrick Bloetscher (co-PI), Diana Mitsova-Boneva (co-PI), Colin Polsky (co-PI), and Francis Lyn (co-PI). ADaPT: Adaptation Design and Planning Tool for Urban Areas in the Coastal Zone. Florida Sea Grant $186,874, Submitted March 2015, Awarded September, 2015 (February 1, 2016 – January 31, 2018). (Refereed/Competitive)
  • Van de Riet, K. (Principal). Reinforced Mangrove Protective Infrastructure. Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction $25,000, Submitted October, 2011. (Refereed/Competitive)
  • Van de Riet, K. (Principal). Integrated Modeling of Mangrove Ecosystems Near Developed Shorelines. German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Research Grant to study/collaborate with forestry and computer science experts at The Technological University of Dresden, Germany. Tuition, Travel and Stipend. Submitted March, 2011. (Refereed/Competitive)
 
Internal Funding
  • Van de Riet, Keith (Principal). University of Kansas Commons Seed Grant $10,000, Submitted Fall, 2017 (January 1, 2018 – December 1, 2018). (Refereed/Competitive)
  • Van de Riet, Keith (Principal). "Integrated Arts Research Initiative - Faculty Fellow." Andrew W. Mellon Foundation / Spencer Museum of Art $8,000, Submitted November 4, 2017 (January 1, 2018 - May 11, 2018). (Refereed/Competitive)
  • Van de Riet, K. (Principal). Advanced fabrication of high-performance passive architectural and landscape systems. University of Kansas $8,000, Submitted April 15, 2017 (July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019). (Refereed/Competitive)
  • Van de Riet, K. (Principal), & Curet, O. (Co-Principal). Development and Hydrodynamic Characterization of an Engineered-Mangrove Wave Damping System. $33,000, Submitted January 2014. (Refereed/Competitive)

HONORS AND AWARDS FOR RESEARCH
  • Integrated Arts Research Initiative - Faculty Fellow. Van de Riet, Keith. “Biodiverse Built Environments.” Andrew W. Mellon Foundation / Spencer Museum of Art. Submitted November 4, 2017 (January 1, 2018 - May 11, 2018).
  • Best Paper Award, The Plan Journal. Awarded to Jeffrey E. Huber, Keith Van de Riet, John Sandell, Lawrence Scarpa for “Salty Urbanism: Towards an Adaptive Coastal Design Framework to Address Sea Level Rise,” 2, no. 2. 2017.
  • Best of Products 2017, Architect's Newspaper. Awarded to Van de Riet, K., and Jessene Aquino-Thomas for the Mangrove Reef Wall research prototype.
  • “Next Generation” 1st Prize, Lafarge/Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction. Awarded to Van de Riet, K. 2011.
  • Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Fellowship, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Awarded to Van de Riet, K. 2010 & 2011.
  • Fantasy Architecture Award, American Institute of Architects Design Awards. Awarded to Gumowski, Adam, Stephen Mueller, and Keith Van de Riet for The Chattanooga Performing Arts Center Student Design Project. 2007. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paola Sanguinetti, University of Kansas.
 
HONORS AND AWARDS FOR TEACHING  
  • “Salty Urbanism: Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategies for Urban Areas.” Institute Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design, American Institute of Architects, National, 2018.
  • “Salty Urbanism: Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategies for Urban Areas in the Coastal Zone.” Merit Award for Unbuilt Design, American Institute of Architects, Florida, 2017.
  • “Salty Urbanism: Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategies for Urban Areas in the Coastal Zone.” Unbuilt Project of the Year, American Institute of Architects, Fort Lauderdale Chapter, 2017.
  • “Gateways, Breezeways, and Gardens: Envisioning the Main Campus of Florida Atlantic University.” AIA Fort Lauderdale Student Honor Award, American Institute of Architects, Fort Lauderdale Chapter, 2015.
  • World Class Faculty Award, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, 2014.