Description
Kate Hickcox joined Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in 2020 and focuses on advancing research in energy, buildings, industry, manufacturing, and communities, blending creative and practical approaches to uncover effective design solutions and strategies.
Hickcox has worked in buildings and community-focused research and design since 2004, with experience in business development, research, project and team management, and design. Her work emphasizes the triple bottom line, balancing aesthetic and technical needs alongside economic, societal, and ecological considerations.
She has contributed to numerous technical committees and authored several publications, sharing her insights at LightFair International, Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, Passive House Institute U.S., and LEDucation. Her presentations cover topics, such as design for disassembly, data-driven decision-making, and lighting quality metrics. She has also served as a guest critic and speaker at institutions like Rhode Island School of Design, The New School – Parsons School of Design, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has taught at the Parsons School of Constructed Environments. As a Lighting Fellow for the Design Trust for Public Space, in partnership with NYC Housing Authority, Hickcox remains committed to collaborative efforts that make impactful contributions to her field.