Sue Courtenay facts for kids
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Sue Courtenay
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| Born | ca. 1966 |
| Nationality | Belizean |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies Southern California Institute of Architecture |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Projects | Fort Point Pedestrian Walk |
Sue Courtenay (born around 1966) is an architect from Belize. She made history as the first woman to lead the Federation of Caribbean Associations of Architects. She was president from 2012 to 2014. Sue also works to create common building rules and agreements for architects across the CARICOM countries.
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Early Life and Education
Sue Courtenay was born in Sri Lanka. She grew up in different countries like Zambia, India, and the United Kingdom. She studied architecture at the Southern California Institute of Architecture in Los Angeles. Later, she earned a Master's degree in Business Administration. She got this degree from the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus in Barbados.
Career as an Architect
Sue Courtenay is a registered architect in Belize. She has designed more than 70 buildings. Most of her designs are homes for people. However, she has also designed many business places. These include buildings for both public and private use. Her biggest project was the Fort Point Pedestrian Walk in Belize City. This is a special path for people to walk along.
Leading Caribbean Architects
In 2007, Sue Courtenay pushed for Belize to join the Federation of Caribbean Associations of Architects. This group helps architects from different Caribbean countries work together. It can be hard for architects from different nations to collaborate. This is because building rules can be very different.
Working Towards Common Standards
Sue has strongly supported a "Mutual Recognition Agreement." This agreement would mean that architects qualified in one CARICOM country are recognized in all other member states. This makes it easier for architects to work across the region. In 2009, she helped review Belize's building rules. This was to prepare for meetings about creating common building standards for the whole region.
First Female President
In 2012, Sue Courtenay was chosen as the first female head of the Federation of Caribbean Associations of Architects. This was a very important moment. She hoped to continue pushing for more teamwork among architects in the Caribbean. She has also served on the board of the Association of Professional Architects of Belize. In 2015, she was the Director of International Affairs for the association.
