SHEILA KENNEDY
Architects in Boston, MA
License number
Massachusetts 7002
Issued Date
Oct 23, 1987
Expiration Date
Aug 31, 2017
Type
Architect
Address
Address
Boston, MA 02119
Professional information
Principal At Kva Matx
Position:
Professor of the Practice of Architecture at MIT, Principal at KVA matx
Location:
Greater Boston Area
Industry:
Architecture & Planning
Work:
MIT
since Jan 2008
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Professor of the Practice of Architecture
KVA matx
since 2000
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Principal
Harvard Graduate School of Design
1994 - 2000
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Associate Professor
Education:
Ecole National Superieure des Beaux-Arts 1979 - 1980
Premier Cycle, Architecture Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Masters, with Distinction, Architecture
Premier Cycle, Architecture Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Masters, with Distinction, Architecture
Languages:
English, French, Spanish, Portugese
Space Division System With Technology Cross-Reference To Related Applications
US Patent:
2007013, Jun 14, 2007
Filed:
Sep 4, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/526515
Inventors:
Sheila Kennedy - Boston MA, US
Bill Yen - Bellevue WA, US
Joseph Ho - Diamond Bar CA, US
Senan Choe - Bethesda MD, US
Robert Insalaco - Holland MI, US
Bill Yen - Bellevue WA, US
Joseph Ho - Diamond Bar CA, US
Senan Choe - Bethesda MD, US
Robert Insalaco - Holland MI, US
International Classification:
E04H 1/00
US Classification:
052238100
Abstract:
A space division system () is disclosed, with the space division system () incorporating technology. The space division system () is disclosed as having a space divider () vertically suspended from a rail system (). The rail system () includes a rail () with a pair of hanger clips () releasably secured to the rail () and capable of being moved along a continuum of the length of the rail (). In one embodiment, the space divider () includes a main body () consisting of an opaque fabric. Associated with the main body () is lighting technology including a series of LED lights (). Arrow lights () may be activated in an appropriate manner for emergency or other purposes. Color changing is also provided for purposes of wayfinding, signaling occupant activities or other external or internal circumstances.
Outdoor Gear Performance And Trip Management System
US Patent:
7716013, May 11, 2010
Filed:
Aug 28, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/846164
Inventors:
Maggie Orth - Seattle WA, US
Sheila Kennedy - Boston MA, US
Chris Verplaetse - San Francisco CA, US
Brian Elginsmith - Oakland CA, US
Sheila Kennedy - Boston MA, US
Chris Verplaetse - San Francisco CA, US
Brian Elginsmith - Oakland CA, US
Assignee:
The North Face Apparel Corp. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
G06F 9/00, G06F 11/30
US Classification:
702182, 702131, 700300, 219211, 135 91
Abstract:
Systems and methods of managing the performance of host products such as outdoor gear provide for detecting a connection between drive and performance modules. The performance module has an associated output type and is installed in a host product. A drive profile is selected from a plurality of drive profiles based on the output type and performance characteristic of the host product and is modified by controlling the performance module based on the selected drive profile. Other embodiments include systems and methods of managing trips provide for a performance unit that generates profile data for a performance module based on pre-trip data. The profile data instructs a drive module to modify a performance characteristic of a host product in which the performance module is installed. A trip management unit collects sensor data from a sensor based on the pre-trip data and generates post-trip data based on the sensor data.
Space Division System With Technology
US Patent:
2007001, Jan 25, 2007
Filed:
Sep 4, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/526505
Inventors:
Sheila Kennedy - Boston MA, US
Bill Yen - Bellevue WA, US
Joseph Ho - Diamond Bar CA, US
Senan Choe - Bethesda MD, US
Robert Insalaco - Holland MI, US
W. Hillis - Encino CA, US
Russel Howe - Glendale CA, US
Kenneth Munsch - Holland MI, US
Bill Yen - Bellevue WA, US
Joseph Ho - Diamond Bar CA, US
Senan Choe - Bethesda MD, US
Robert Insalaco - Holland MI, US
W. Hillis - Encino CA, US
Russel Howe - Glendale CA, US
Kenneth Munsch - Holland MI, US
International Classification:
E04H 1/00, E04H 14/00
US Classification:
052238100
Abstract:
A space division system () is disclosed, with the space division system () incorporating technology. The space division system () is disclosed as having a space divider () vertically suspended from a rail system (). The rail system () includes a rail () with a pair of hanger clips () releasably secured to the rail () and capable of being moved along a continuum of the length of the rail (). In one embodiment, the space divider () includes a main body () consisting of an opaque fabric. Associated with the main body () is lighting technology including a series of LED lights (). Arrow lights () may be activated in an appropriate manner for emergency or other purposes. Color changing is also provided for purposes of wayfinding, signaling occupant activities or other external or internal circumstances.
Ceiling System With Technology
US Patent:
2007000, Jan 4, 2007
Filed:
Sep 4, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/526514
Inventors:
Sheila Kennedy - Boston MA, US
Senan Choe - Bethesda MD, US
W. Hillis - Encino CA, US
Russei Howe - Glendale CA, US
Waltraud Beckmann - Holland MI, US
Senan Choe - Bethesda MD, US
W. Hillis - Encino CA, US
Russei Howe - Glendale CA, US
Waltraud Beckmann - Holland MI, US
International Classification:
E04B 9/00, E04B 2/00
US Classification:
052506060
Abstract:
A ceiling system () is disclosed, and illustrated in various embodiments as may be utilized within an architectural interior (). The ceiling system () includes shielding elements () supported through the use of parallel and spaced apart rails (). The rails are suspended through the use of suspension cables () to overhead building supports. The shielding elements () include coverings () of varying translucence for a series of LED lighting modules () or other lighting elements. The varying degrees of translucency of the shielding elements () provides for adjustment of intensity and diffusion of lighting projecting from the LED lighting modules () or other lighting elements.
Laminated Glass And Structural Glass With Integrated Lighting, Sensors And Electronics
US Patent:
2005023, Oct 20, 2005
Filed:
Aug 6, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/521505
Inventors:
Christopher Anderson - Wilmington DE, US
Sheila Kennedy - Boston MA, US
Thomas O'Brien - Wilmington DE, US
Marie O'regan - Santa Barbara CA, US
C. Smith - Vienna WV, US
Sheila Kennedy - Boston MA, US
Thomas O'Brien - Wilmington DE, US
Marie O'regan - Santa Barbara CA, US
C. Smith - Vienna WV, US
International Classification:
B32B001/00
US Classification:
428221000, 340693500
Abstract:
This invention relates to laminated glass, structural glass blocks and structural plyglass as carrying cases for solid state lighting sensors, energy generation and storage devices and other electronics that are contained within the transparent non-glass interlayers or air cavities of the laminated glass, structural glass blocks and structural plyglass.
Laminated Glass And Structural Glass With Integrated Lighting, Sensors And Electronics
US Patent:
2004018, Sep 23, 2004
Filed:
Aug 5, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/635148
Inventors:
Christopher Anderson - Wilmington DE, US
Sheila Kennedy - Boston MA, US
Thomas O'Brien - Wilmington DE, US
Marie O'Regan - Santa Barbara CA, US
C. Smith - Vienna WV, US
Sheila Kennedy - Boston MA, US
Thomas O'Brien - Wilmington DE, US
Marie O'Regan - Santa Barbara CA, US
C. Smith - Vienna WV, US
International Classification:
E06B003/24
US Classification:
428/034000, 428/049000
Abstract:
This invention relates to laminated glass, structural glass blocks and structural plyglass as carrying cases for solid state lighting, sensors, energy generation and storage devices and other electronics that are contained within the transparent non-glass interlayers or air cavities of the laminated glass, structural glass blocks and structural plyglass.
Acoustic Light Emitting Module
US Patent:
2004007, Apr 15, 2004
Filed:
Aug 6, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/635112
Inventors:
Sheila Kennedy - Boston MA, US
International Classification:
F21S008/00
US Classification:
362/147000, 362/227000
Abstract:
A ceiling tile system comprises modular acoustic light-emitting modules which can be of a standard size to be fitted into a hung ceiling or other ceiling system in conjunction with similar acoustic light-emitting modules or conventional ceiling tiles. Each acoustic light-emitting module includes a backing panel, a cover, and a rigid spacing member extending between the backing panel and the cover, with solid state light-emitting elements such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) arrayed within each module. The cover may be made of fabric including metallic threads to enhance the diffusion of light. In one embodiment, two arrays of LEDs are provided on respective modules. The arrays may be driven independently or together. The LEDs provide shades of white light or colored light, as desired. The cover and lighting elements may be readily removable from the backing panel for ease of maintenance.
Portable Lighting And Power-Generating System
US Patent:
7825325, Nov 2, 2010
Filed:
Sep 27, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/904602
Inventors:
Sheila Kennedy - Boston MA, US
Sloan Kulper - Boston MA, US
Casey Smith - Bozeman MT, US
Tonya Ohnstad - Jamaica Plain MA, US
Heather Micka-Smith - Lynn MA, US
Frano Violich - Boston MA, US
Sloan Kulper - Boston MA, US
Casey Smith - Bozeman MT, US
Tonya Ohnstad - Jamaica Plain MA, US
Heather Micka-Smith - Lynn MA, US
Frano Violich - Boston MA, US
Assignee:
Kennedy & Violich Architecture Ltd. - Boston MA
International Classification:
H01L 31/042
US Classification:
136244, 136252, 36224904
Abstract:
A portable lighting system is disclosed. The portable lighting system includes at least one light-emitting source, a power-generating source, a power storage device, and a processing system for controlling and managing power-generated by the power-generating source that are all are integrated into a flexible-layered structure. The flexible-layered structure is a layered structure of woven or non-woven, natural or made-made fibers that have been joined using sewing, sonic-welding or heat lamination manufacturing techniques. Materials for the flexible-layered structure include woven textiles, non-woven materials, flexible plastics, natural leather materials, artificial leather materials, reflective flexible materials, opaque flexible materials, translucent flexible materials, light-diffusing materials, and specular reflective materials.
Visual Shields With Technology Including Led Ladder, Network Connections And Concertina Effects
US Patent:
2008026, Oct 30, 2008
Filed:
Aug 31, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/661568
Inventors:
Marsha Skidmore - Fennville MI, US
Sheila Kennedy - Boston MA, US
Robert W. Insalaco - Holland MI, US
James B. Long - Kentwood MI, US
W. Daniel Hillis - Encino CA, US
Russel Howe - Glendale CA, US
Sheila Kennedy - Boston MA, US
Robert W. Insalaco - Holland MI, US
James B. Long - Kentwood MI, US
W. Daniel Hillis - Encino CA, US
Russel Howe - Glendale CA, US
International Classification:
F21S 8/04, H05B 37/02, G05B 11/32, F21V 21/03, G05B 15/02
US Classification:
362147, 700 83, 315294, 700 67, 362388
Abstract:
A LED ladder system () includes strip units () with spaced apart LED elements. Network connection configurations () receive AC power and selectively apply DC power to the strip units () based on control signals. A concertina visual shield configuration () is positioned adjacent the ladder system () to affect visual lighting properties.