Duvivier Architects is committed to sustainability in all aspects of our projects, which includes architecture, map making, site restoration and environmental education. Our work emphasizes the integrated relationships between the built and the natural environments. By demonstration, we hope to persuade others that ecological thinking and acting is a viable, economically feasible choice. Our future depends on our ability to reduce, reuse, recycle and care.

DUVIVIER ARCHITECTS provides a full range of design services, including architectural design of new homes, commercial buildings, remodels, urban design and planning of new communities, neighborhood revitalization and ecological mapping. Our firm emphasizes the interdependent relationship between the natural and built environments. At Duvivier Architects our goal is to build shelters and communities for our growing society, while minimizing the impact of the construction on the land and local resources. Projects incorporate ecological design strategies such as passive solar energy efficiencies, water retention/recycling and use of non-toxic/recycled building materials and highlight environmental features including habitat preservation and restoration.

ISABELLE DUVIVIER, Principal

Isabelle Duvivier is principal of Duvivier Architects - Architecture, Planning and Sustainable Design. She has fifteen years experience in the fields of urban design, environmental planning, ecology, architecture and environmental education. Her experience involves urban design work for municipalities, community groups and developers, GIS mapping for cities and environmental organizations, as well as architectural work on childcare facilities, commercial retail centers, private office buildings and residential dwellings. Prior to starting her own firm in 1993, she worked in several notable architecture/urban design offices, including Calthorpe Associates in San Francisco, Barton Myers Associates and Eric Owen Moss in Los Angeles.

Isabelle Duvivier is licensed to practice architecture in the state of California #C 26807, and received her Masters Degree in Architecture from the University of California at Berkeley in 1992.

Ms. Duvivier is LEED certified and the recipient of the 2004 Sustainable Leadership Award given by the City of Santa Monica and the recipient of 2002 Sustainable Quality Award given by Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce for "Stewardship of the Built and Natural Environment and for Economic and Social Responsibility."

PELIN HEPCILINGIRLER , Designer

Pelin Hepcilingirler graduated from School of Architecture in Istanbul Technical University in 2000. After getting her certification in “Architectural Theory” from Ecole d’Architecture Paris-La-Villette, she received her Masters Degree in Architecture from the University of Southern California in 2003. She is interested in the cultural aspects of architectural experience and nature’s effects on design. She has five years experience in planning and architectural design. She joined Duvivier Architects in April of 2004.

DAFNA KOHN , GIS Analyst

Dafna Kohn received her Masters of Arts in Geography from California State University at Los Angeles. She has five years experience with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and a strong interest in applying GIS and remote sensing technologies to studying ecosystem processes. In 1999 she joined a multidisciplinary project, funded by NSF, which focused on understanding the affects of disturbance regimes on chaparral vegetation in the Santa Monica Mountains. Her continued interest in the Santa Monica Mountains led to employment with the National Park Service as a GIS technician. She joined Duvivier Architects in January of 2001. Ms. Kohn also teaches GIS at Mt. San Antonio Community College and continues to be a part of the Green Map team. As a teacher, she guides students to an understanding of humanity’s place as part of the natural complex.

AWARDS

2008 Santa Monica Area Sustainable Quality Award May 2008
Awarded by City of Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce

Sustainable Leadership Award October 2004
The City of Santa Monica honored Duvivier Architects for their "extraordinary efforts and commitments which have helped to make Santa Monica a more sustainable community."

2002 Santa Monica Area Sustainable Quality Award May 2002
Awarded by City of Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce

1999 Sustainable Quality Award June-August 1998
Excellence Award by City of Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce

AFFILIATIONS

U.S. Green Building Council
LEED 2.0 Accredited Professionnal

American Institute of Architects
Committee on the Environment - Past Co-Chair

Association of Women in Architecture
President (1998-1999)

Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
Founding Board Member