Karen Kuo

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Karen has a background in architecture and design technology from Harvard GSD. She previously developed internal tools and automation workflows in the AEC space and supported BIM management initiatives. She also worked as a front-end developer with a research group at MIT, creating interactive data visualizations for exhibitions. Her interests lie at the intersection of computational design, intuitive tooling, and AI-driven innovation.

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Karen is a software developer and design technologist with a Master’s degree in Architecture and Design Technology from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. She has built internal tools, automation workflows, and AI-driven solutions for the AEC industry, enhancing BIM management and streamlining project delivery. Her technical expertise includes Revit, computational design tools such as Grasshopper and Dynamo, and software development for BIM workflows. She has also collaborated with MIT-affiliated labs to develop interactive data visualizations for global exhibitions and policy discussions.

Beyond architecture and technology, Karen’s work engages deeply with social impact—partnering with NGOs to create accessible environments for the visually impaired, design shelters for the homeless, and develop civic data tools that advance urban policy. She thrives at the intersection of design, technology, and impact.