Eleanor D'Aponte

Eleanor D'Aponte is a Professor in the School of Architecture + Art at Norwich University, where she has taught graduate and undergraduate design studios, seminars, and lecture courses for over two decades. She played a pivotal role in guiding the architecture program through its 2010 NAAB accreditation and contributed to curricular strengths in ethics, cultural diversity, and the first-year experience. Her teaching is informed by professional practice at award-winning firms in New York City.

Research Interests: D'Aponte focuses on biophilic design, sustainable construction techniques like fabric-formed concrete, and the intersection of ethics and cultural diversity in architectural education. Her current work explores innovative applications of fabric-formed concrete for interior wall panels.

Scientific Awards:

• Charles A. Dana Category 1 grant (2014)
• Marion Jasper Whiting Foundation grant (2017)
• Three consecutive Norwich University Apprenticeship Grants

D'Aponte is actively engaged in community projects, including a recent design-build collaboration that secured town approval for a Community Kiosk in Northfield, Vermont. She is authoring a book chapter on fabric-formed concrete and continues to contribute to peer-reviewed conferences. As a Vermont Master Naturalist (2021) and past president of the Vermont Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, her professional service underscores her commitment to advancing architecture and design.