Paola Valencia has over 20 years of experience in architecture, sustainability consulting, and teaching. She has worked on projects in both the UK and Chile, specializing in environmental analysis, passive design, and renewable energy integration. Her roles have included sustainability consultant, project manager, lecturer, and executive secretary developing sustainable construction standards and policy.

1. ARCHITECTURE AND
SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT PORTFOLIO
PAOLA VALENCIA

2. 2014 -2018 Secretaría de Construcción Sustentable, MINVU
2014 IDIEM, Universidad de Chile.
2012-2013 MSc Environmental Design & Engineering,
The Bartlett School of Graduate Studies / UCL, London.
2012 Arcola Theatre, Hackney, London
Sustainability consultant internship
2009-2012 E2 Arquitectura e Ingeniería (Chile)
Sustainability Consultant.
2004 – 2008 A.R.E. ARCHITECTS (Chile)
Architect project manager and junior Sustainability Consultant
2002-2003 ARBOL COLOR Architects (Chile)
Architecture and construction
2000-2002 Freelance experience
Architecture, sustainability consultant and academic experience.
1994-2000 Bachelor in Architecture and Planning Degree
Central University of Chile.
CONTENT

3. SECRETARIA DE CONSTRUCCION SUSTENTABLE MINVU (2014 - 2018)
Developing Code for Sustainable homes construction
Executive Secretary of Sustainable Construction
In charge of the following initiatives:
• National Council for Sustainable Construction
• Standard for Sustainable Homes
• Certification for sustainable Home
• National Indoor air quality network
• Guide for Sustainable Urban Elements
• Implementation of Building Information Modelling in Minvu
• National Strategy for Sustainable Management of Construction and Demolition Waste.

4. SECRETARIA DE CONSTRUCCION SUSTENTABLE MINVU (2014)
Developing Code for Sustainable homes construction
• Developing Standard for Sustainable Homes
• Technical support in the Ministry about sustainable construction.
Energy
Well being
Water
Waste and Materials
Urban Environment
environmental impact
• Developing Certification for sustainable Home

5. 2018 – 2001 - Lecturer Experience
• 2018 - Principios de Habitabilidad y Sustentabilidad
(pregrado – FAU – Universidad de Chile).
• 2017 – Curso Diseño Integrado y Sustentabilidad Facultad de Arquitectura
(Pregrado – Universidad Diego Portales)
• 2015 -2016 - Módulo de Construcción Sustentable para Viviendas
Magister Integrado de Diseño Arquitectónico (MIDA) de la Universidad de Santiago
• 2014 - Módulo de Arquitectura Bioclimática
Diplomado de Edificios eficientes del IDIEM, Universidad de Chile.
• 2009-2010 Curso Arquitectura Sustentable
Magister de Sustentabilidad, Universidad Andrés Bello
• 2001 Curso de Arquitectura Bioclimática
Pre grado de Facultad de Arquitectura, Universidad Mayor.

6. 2014 IDIEM
Developing environmental modelling analysis of thermal, lighting and energy and wrote
report to show the performance of the building with a graphical presentation
Projects
• Collahuasi mining offices and dressing rooms.
• Pedro León Gallo Police station, Copiapó.
• PDI building, Tocopilla.
• Kindergarten Punta Arenas.

7. 2014 IDIEM – Diploma of energy efficiency in buildings
Bioclimatic architecture lecturer

8. 2012-2013 MSc Environmental Design & Engineering,
The Bartlett School of Graduate Studies / UCL

9. ABSTRACT -
The present study analyzes the residential energy efficiency (EE) policy
of the UK and Chile, which were introduced several years apart. It
attempts to identify possible contributions from the UK experience to
the Chilean process. Initially we discuss the history of the UK and the
Chilean building and energy institutional framework, policy and the
building regulations regarding energy efficiency. The next step was to
develop a comparative analysis of their policy and the first plan
implemented in each country.
The analysis results show that although the UK historic process of the
institutional framework and its policy implementation has been complex,
the policy structure is cleared than the Chilean. The latter has some
measures but it has lacks a clear policy to organize those measures as
well as programs. In addition, the Chilean residential energy efficiency
policy has a lack of incentives for middle class and also for energy
suppliers to implement energy efficiency measures in residential
buildings, to contribute with the fulfilment of the national targets. On the
other hand, initiatives related to implement renewable energy in
residential buildings, are not mentioned in the Chilean EE plan,
although there are some programs of solar thermal energy already
implemented.
Finally, a new programme is proposed and evaluated, to commit
energy suppliers to implement an economical instrument to encourage
the installation of energy efficiency measures in middle-class homes.
This programme is specifically focusing on implementing solar thermal
energy for hot water in residential buildings. This could have a positive
impact in the gas consumption reduction, since 78% of gas is imported
and the current Chilean energy problem is the energy dependence or
energy security, and also could collaborate to achieve the national
energy reduction target.
Dissertation
“Lessons learned from the UK Residential Energy Efficiency Policy
and how these can help develop the Chilean approach
2012-2013 MSc Environmental Design & Engineering,
The Bartlett School of Graduate Studies / UCL

10. Solar Design Coursework
Developed environmental modelling analysis of thermal, lighting and energy and wrote
report to show the performance of the building with a graphical presentation

11. Advanced Simulation Coursework
Developed thermal and multizone airflow and contaminant transport analysis with Energy Plus, Contam and ambiens
and wrote reports to show the performance of the building with a graphical presentation

12. Natural ventilation Coursework
Developed Sustainability architectural design, natural ventilation strategy, thermal modelling and wrote
reports to show the performance of the building with a graphical presentation.

13. 2012 Arcola Theatre (UK)
Sustainability consultant internship, in the renovation project.
Developed environmental modelling analysis of thermal,
lighting and energy and wrote reports to show the
performance of the building with a graphical presentation.
Assisted the team with the environmental standards and
UK policy during the project process.
Carried out contact with materials suppliers to keep up to
date with the industry and made a well informed
selection.
Developed architectural details for the project with
sustainability criteria.

14. 2009-2012 E2 Arquitectura e Ingeniería (Chile)
Founding partner and project manager, developed services to
architectural firms and real state of residential, offices, industry and public buildings.
•Undertook environmental modelling analysis for new and
existing buildings and wrote reports to show the thermal, energy
and daylight performance of the buildings as:
-More than 10,000 m2 of offices and Industry.
- More than 3,000 m2 of private housing.
- More than 4,000 m2 of public buildings and cultural
buildings.
•Developed Public Policy Consulting, in educational infrastructure
to the Ministry of Education of Chile (2010). Advising the client
with the international environmental standards in this area.
•Advising public and private clients on policy and environmental
standards and solar passive design.
•Carried out Thermal Solar Energy projects and installations for
Housing, as:
- More than 800 private housing units.(Real Estate).
-More than 100 social housing units.

15. MURUA HOUSE
Area : 240 m2.
Site : Chicureo, Chile.
Architect : Benjamín Murua
Project date : 2013
Consulting date : 2013

16. MAC BUILDING
Area : 2500 m2.
Site : Santiago, Chile.
Project date : 2012
Consulting date : 2012

17. RINCONADA HOUSE
Area : 480 m2.
Site : Los andes, Chile.
Architect : Andrea Aguilera
Project date : 2011
Consulting date : 2011

18. CARRASCO HOUSE
Area : 300 m2.
Site : Santiago, Chile.
Architect : Cristían Valdes
Project date : 2011
Consulting date : 2011

19. UAUY HOUSE
Area : 510 m2.
Site : Los andes, Chile.
Architect : Angel Muñoz.
Project date : 2011
Consulting date : 2011

20. CELULOSA ARAUCO EXTENSION CENTER
Area : 100 m2.
Site : Valdivia, Chile.
Architect : Recrea Architects.
Project date : 2011
Consulting date : 2011

21. URMENETA HOUSE
Area : 480 m2.
Site : Santiago, Chile.
Architect : Francisca Vergara.
Project date : 2011
Consulting date : 2011

22. MONTSANTO CASINO AND DRESSING
Area : 910 m2.
Site : Graneros, Chile.
Architect : Moena & Croxatto Architects
Project date : 2010
Consulting date : 2010

23. Piso
32%
Cubierta
27%
Fachada Sur
18%
Fachada Norte
15%
Fachada Oriente
8%
Piso Cubierta Fachada Sur Fachada Norte Fachada Oriente
UNIFRUTTI CASINO AND DRESSING
Area : 1300 m2.
Site : Linderos, Chile.
Architect : Moena & Croxatto Architects
Project date : 2011
Consulting date : 2011

24. VIGUERA HOUSE
Area : 300 m2
Site : Zapallar, Chile.
Architect : G4 Architects
Project date : 2010
Consulting date : 2010

25. CELULOSA ARAUCO
PUBLIC OFFICE
Area : 300 m2
Site : Valdivia, Chile
Architect : Recrea Architects
Project date : 2010
Consulting date : 2010

26. AERIAL ARTS CENTRE
Area : 600 m2
Site : La Reina, Santiago
Architects : DX Architects
Project date : 2009
Consulting date : 2009

27. CAROCA-MAIRA HOUSE
Area : 200 m2
Site : Valdivia, Chile
Architect : Recrea Architects
Project date : 2009
Consulting date : 2009

28. Solar energy projects
E2 ARCHITECTURE
Client : Real Estate Investment Fund Vallenar
Consulting date : 2009
Installation Type : Thermosyphon, Law 20.365.-
Project 1 : Vallenar
Number of houses : 110 Houses
Aporte energia versus consumo
0,00
5,00
10,00
15,00
20,00
25,00
ene feb mar abr may jun jul ago sep oct nov dic
Meses
MJ/m2
Energía necesaria consumo
Energía solar
Client : EBCO Real Estate
Year of Consulting : 2009
Installation Type : Thermosyphon, Law N°20.365.-
Project 1 : San Alberto
Number of houses: 506 Housing
Project 2 : Puerta Sur
Number of houses : 250 Housing

29. SUSTENTA BIT III magazine , December 2009.
“Solar and social energy”
PUBLICATIONS
E2 ARCHITECTURE
REVISTA EMB CONSTRUCCIÓN, November 2009,
“ Green Building, The trend is here to stay ”

30. 2004 – 2008 ARE ARCHITECTS
Architect project manager and junior sustainability consultant
of industrial, commercial and residential projects.
• Developed architectural projects, coordinated and supervised
more than 20,000 m2 of buildings. Some clients were: Coca-
Cola company, Viña San Rafael, Vital Aguas, Muebles Sur.
• Advising clients in sustainability architecture, undertaken
dynamic and static energy and lighting modelling assessments,
written reports with graphical explanation of these topics.

31. RUIZ-TAGLE HOUSE
Area : 240 m2
Architect : Rodrigo Bardi
Site : Santiago, Chile
Project year : 2008
Consulting year : 2008
Demanda Energética Estimada
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
Enero
Febrero
M
arzo
Abril
M
ayo
Junio
Julio
AgostoSeptiem
bre
O
ctubreN
oviem
breD
iciem
bre
EnergíaCalefacción[kWh/mes]...........
Pérdidas Térmicas Ganancias Térmicas

32. RUIZ HOUSE
Area : 330 m2.
Project year : 2008
Consulting year : 2008
Architects : G4 architects
Site : Zapallar, Chile
VALDES HOUSE
Surface Area : 200 m2.
Project year : 2008
Consulting year : 2008

33. ALVAREZ HOUSE
Area : 200 m2.
Site : Santiago, Chile.
Architect : Iván Alvarez R.
Project year : 2007
Consulting year : 2007
Nombre del Proyecto
DATOS DE E NTR ADA
Ubicación Proyecto Temperatura base [°C ] E stación (V infiltrado) Planta [m2] Altura Muros [m]
S antiago 15,5 Invierno 1,5 [m3] 70 5
C ÁL C UL O PÉ R DIDAS
Q Muros [W/°C ] Q ventanas [W/°C ] Q Techos [W/°C ] Q Pisos [W/°C ] Q convección [W/°C ] Q TOTAL [W/°C ]
117,58 148,03 44,17 40,20 188,13 538,10
Mes Pérdidas Ganancias Diferencia
E nero 337,79 2458,32 -2120,53
F ebrero 363,86 2615,22 -2251,35
Marzo 487,92 2567,01 -2079,09
Abril 946,79 1969,48 -1022,69
Mayo 2039,27 1561,93 477,34
J unio 2130,88 1143,46 987,42
J ulio 2672,32 1409,16 1263,16
Agosto 2089,31 1668,96 420,35
S eptiembre 1600,58 1979,63 -379,05
Octubre 938,31 2470,03 -1531,72
Noviembre 569,04 2807,20 -2238,16
Diciembre 447,89 3006,60 -2558,72
ANÁL IS IS TÉ R MIC O DE INVIE R NO
C as a Tipo V
PE R IODO DE C AL E FAC C IÓN
C urva de requerimiento energético
Demanda Energética Estimada
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
Enero
Febrero
M
arzo
Abril
M
ayo
Junio
Julio
AgostoSeptiem
bre
O
ctubreN
oviem
breD
iciem
bre
EnergíaCalefacción[kWh/mes]...........
Pérdidas Térmicas Ganancias Térmicas

34. 2004 – 2008 Architecture and construction
ARE ARCHITECTS

35. MARKETING MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Area : 500 m2.
Site : Santiago, Chile.
Client : Coca-Cola Chile
Project area : 2008

36. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Area : 400 m2.
Site : Santiago, Chile.
Client : Coca-Cola Chile
Project year : 2008

37. LA RABIDA HOUSING
Area : 760 m2.
Site : Santiago, Chile.
Project year : 2007

38. BOTTLE BLOWING ROOM
Area : 600 m2.
Site : Santiago, Chile.
Client : Coca-Cola Chile
Project year : 2007
Construction year : 2007

39. SERVICE STATION SHELL – MALL
AUTOPLAZA
Area : 440 m2.
Site : Santiago, Chile.
Client : SHELL S.A.
Project year : 2006
Construction year : 2007

40. BITRAN OFFICE
Area : 200 m2.
Site : Santiago, Chile.
Client : BITRAN S.A.
Project year : 2006
Construction year : 2006

41. 2002-2003 ARBOL COLOR Architects
Architecture and construction
Developing architectural projects, budgets,
coordination of specialist and construction
supervision. Some customers were, Mega Channel,
Cuerpos Pintados exibition, Banco Santander, Intel,
Mall Parque Arauco.

42. SANTANDER BANK BRIDGE
Area : 120 m2.
Site : Santiago, Chile.
Client : Santander Bank
Project year : 2003
Construction year : 2003

43. Stage
Area : 400 m2.
Site : Santiago, Chile.
Client : MEGA channel
Project year : 2003
Construction year : 2003

44. 2000-2002 FREELANCE ARCHITECT
EXPERIENCE
• Developed institutional, industrial and housing
projects, with sustainable approach.
• Collaborated with "Ambiente Consultores",
prestigious Chilean sustainability consultant
(2001). Measured energy performance in private
buildings and wrote reports with a graphical
explanation of the performance.
• Teacher assistant in Sustainable Architecture at
Mayor University, Chile (2001)

45. CODEFF - VISITOR CENTRE
Area : 60 m2.
Site : Valdivia, Chile.
Client : CODEFF
Project year : 2002
Construction year : 2003

46. CENTER FOR INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
Architects : Paola Valencia & Ricardo Caroca
Site : Valdivia, Chile
Area : 300 m2
Project y : 2001
Construction year : 2002

47. AGECOMET S.A. OFFICE
Architects : Paola Valencia & Isidora Meier
Client : AGECOMET S.A.
Site : Santiago, Chile
Area : 300 m2.
Project Year : 2001
Construction year : 2003

48. LABORATORY HERCULES OFFICE
Architects : Paola Valencia & Verónica Arcos
Client : Laboratorios Hércules S.A.
Site : Santiago, Chile
Area : 120 m2.
Project year : 2001

49. Graduate Project of Bachelor in Architecture
"Eco-centre Building"
Site : Santiago, Chile
Area : 1400 m2.
Project year : 2000
Grade :
Sustainable Architecture, developed 3D model, architectural
plans , architectural details and wrote report to show the
performance of the building with a graphical presentation.

50. PAOLA VALENCIA