Jennifer Akerman

Jennifer Akerman is an Associate Professor and Graduate Studies Chair at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, within the College of Architecture and Design. She teaches architectural design studios and courses focused on materiality, construction, and professional practice.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Virginia
• Master of Architecture, Princeton University

Research & Expertise

• Living architecture and buildings as part of ecosystems
• Urban agriculture, bio-habitation, and microclimates
• Innovative critical practice integrating design and material exploration
• Digital fabrication techniques

Design-Build Leadership
As lead faculty for the Beardsley Community Farm project, she contributed to a student- and faculty-led education center honored with multiple design awards.

Professional Practice
A licensed architect, Akerman co-leads Akerworks, Inc., a Knoxville-based industrial design firm exploring relationships between design, material, and craft with partner Adan Akerman.

Scientific Awards

• 2017 Collaborative Practice Award (ACSA) for excellence in architectural education