Irene Brisson

Dr. Irene Brisson is Professor of Practice at the School of Architecture, University of Detroit Mercy. Their research centers on marginalized building cultures in Haiti and the African diaspora, examining architecture through decolonial and Black feminist frameworks.

Research Focus: Current projects include the book Kreyòl Architecture: Designing Haitian Dwellings and Building Cultures: Making Homeplace in Diaspora, documenting Haitian diasporic communities in North America. Dr. Brisson co-directs the Caribbean Spatial Justice Lab addressing inequality and climate vulnerability.

Funding & Recognition: Received support from Canadian Centre for Architecture, Graham Foundation, and Getty/ACLS. Published in Thresholds and CCA's Of Migration series.