Dan Burkett

Dan Burkett serves as a Master Instructor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette School of Architecture and Design in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he maintains an active professional practice as a designer and maker.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Design (B.S.D.) from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, and his Master of Architecture from Rice University in Houston, Texas.

His research focuses on reconceptualizing material practices in design through systems thinking to develop more responsive and responsible design outcomes. Key areas include sustainable material applications, innovative design strategies, and the integration of ecological responsibility within architectural practice, emphasizing how material choices impact environmental and social contexts.