Marleen Davis

Marleen Davis serves as Professor and Dean Emerita at the School of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, bringing distinguished professional recognition as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA). Her academic leadership spans architectural education with a focus on cultivating analytical and creative design thinking in students.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University
• Master of Architecture from Harvard University

Professor Davis specializes in architectural pedagogy, particularly through her signature Arc 101 course and multi-level design studios. Her research examines the integration of creative and analytical processes in architectural education, emphasizing the complexity of architecture for beginning students. She advocates for design thinking methodologies that bridge theoretical and practical dimensions of the discipline.

Her professional honors include:

• Fellow of the American Institute of Architects

While her deanship concluded with Emerita status, current documentation indicates ongoing faculty responsibilities. No details are provided regarding graduate student advisement, research funding, laboratory resources, or collaborative teams.