Amy Rakich

Amy Rakich is an Assistant Professor in the Architecture Program at the University of Idaho's College of Art and Architecture. Her practice integrates teaching and research through collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches focused on natural, built, and social environments. She develops strategies for early exposure to spatial design concepts and critical thinking about space perception.

Her research examines design methodologies using meaning and making as drivers, exploring intersections between teaching practice and professional applications. She emphasizes the societal impact of spatial design and architectural education.