ABOUT
Michelle Buenavida
ARCHITECTURE
Michelle Buenavida is driven by a passion for designing spaces that positively impact communities and the environment.Focused on sustainable architecture and urban planning, she aims to address climate change and urbanization through innovative, inclusive, and affordable designs.Michelle envisions creating harmonious spaces that promote environmental stewardship and adapt to future needs with sustainable practices and technologies. Committed to fostering vibrant, accessible communities, she strives to improve quality of life for diverse populations.Her journey from Venezuela to the United States exemplifies her resilience and dedication to excellence, as she seeks to inspire and uplift through her work in architecture.
Where the journey began...
Michelle earned an Associate of Arts Degree with a GPA of 3.96 (Summa Cum Laude) from Santa Fe Community College, where she was on the Dean's List and graduated with honors.
"Despite facing the challenge of not knowing English and arriving with no acquaintances, I was determined to succeed."
— Michelle Buenavida
ABOUT
Where it took me...
Michelle transferred to the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Design in Architecture with minors in Sustainability, the Built Environment, and Urban and Regional Planning. She graduated Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.72.