Natalie Ellis

Natalie Ellis is an Assistant Professor of Interior Design at the University of North Texas. She holds a Ph.D. and is a member of IIDA (International Interior Design Association) with LEED AP BD+C certification. Her research focuses on harmonizing theoretical knowledge with practical challenges in creating healthy, sustainable buildings, emphasizing connections between environmental design and human behavior.

Her qualifications include over a decade of LEED-accredited project experience and a commitment to bridging academic research with professional practice. Ellis specializes in integrating sustainable design principles into both commercial and residential spaces, with an emphasis on holistic approaches to environmental health.

Key research interests include human-environment interaction, sustainable architecture, and the application of environmental psychology in design. Her scholarship addresses gaps between academic theory and real-world implementation in built environments.

No specific grants or advising records are documented in the provided texts. She contributes to educational research in design pedagogy, particularly in enhancing curriculum through practice-based insights.