Each year, DesignIntelligence honors excellence in architecture and design education, and education administration, by naming outstanding professionals from these fields. Educators and administrators from the disciplines of architecture, interior design and landscape architecture are considered for inclusion. The most admired educators are selected by DesignIntelligence staff with input from thousands of design professionals, academic department heads and students.
“Prepares the best students for a rapidly changing design culture. Good grasp of design and strategic thinking.”
“For her focus, seriousness and capacity to encourage a high level of work and experimentation (theoretically/conceptually and materially) in an open culture/climate and with global engagement.”
“Excellent understanding of design theory and practice. His students are very well prepared for real-world practice of architecture.”
“Deborah is the consummate thinker-practitioner. She leverages design intelligence to build thoughtfully.”
“He's an incredibly inspiring source of energy with a skill set of quality design and incredible presentation skills that inspire young architects to want more! Passionate about teaching!”
“He is innovative and understands the business of architecture”
“Ability to bring different departments and faculty together for a common cause”
“For his progressive thinking with global impacts”
“Vision for the future of education and the profession. Mentorship of students and faculty. Engagement of alumni and greater community.”
“Donna continues to be able to bridge the world of design with the realities that an architect will experience in a real office environment. Donna continues to bring light to the history of women in architecture, also continuing to bring that large scale back down to "What makes a Town?".”
“She champions her students and is the perfect combination of intimidating and inspiring. She demands a lot and helps you get there.”
“Very inspiring and motivates people to reach their highest potential. Challenges you to discover your creativity through unconventional design thinking.”
“Matt Hall understands how to balance the theory & pragmatism of architecture. He handles the pace of a curriculum well and teaches from each scale of the built environment.”
“His commitment to the students creates a great environment for learning and exploration.”
“Best instructor, motivator, ideas generator and artist”
“Her passion and perseverance for passive design, LEED, control systems, and dedication to education shines beyond the courses I took with her, but also into my career.”
“Multi-faceted educational approach, taking advantage of excellence in technical programs at other departments at CMU”
“Dean MacKeith has a tremendous understanding of the big picture. He exemplifies this in pushing the limits not only locally, but nationally in design conversations and current construction methodology. He constantly has a pulse on the greater good for architecture and the impact that it makes. He is an encourager and challenges the status quo of the professors, students and profession alike.”
“A global, yet personal approach to design education.”
“His vision, knowledge of materials and construction, and passion for learning is unequalled”
“He challenges us to keep our thought processes pure and experimental, not to be swayed by glamour of design, but to focus on intent.”
“She has developed a very strong program while creating a 'kinder and gentler' environment where all types of students can learn and prosper.”
“Michael's transdisciplinary approach to architectural education is a phenomenal breath of fresh air in the profession.”
“Passion for teaching, knowledge of everything architecture.”
“Scholarly, intellectual, great teacher, thoughtful administrator, good person”
“Ingalill has an amazing vision for the role of the architect as not just an expert on design and the process of architecture, but as citizens in the wider world”
“He is truly an inspiring, great man. He is an adviser, teacher and friend.”
“He has a sincere compassion for the students, the College of Architecture, and his ability to influence individuals in a positive manner.”
“Actively works to combine the intellectual / academic with the pragmatic / practical across faculty and curriculum.”