Alexandra Rempel

Alexandra Rempel serves as Associate Professor of Environmental Design and Director of Graduate Studies for Environmental Studies within the Department of Environmental Studies, College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oregon. Her expertise centers on climate-responsive building design through analysis of vernacular practices and solar resource patterns.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Biology from MIT
• MArch from the University of Oregon

Dr. Rempel's research methodology uniquely combines field studies with energy modeling to advance understanding of passive solar heating, passive cooling, and natural ventilation systems. Her work bridges historical building practices with contemporary sustainability challenges, emphasizing resource-efficient design solutions validated through empirical data. Publications appear in leading journals including Building and Environment, Geosciences, and Renewable Energy.

In her leadership role as Director of Graduate Studies, she oversees Environmental Studies academic programs. She actively contributes to the university's Science Literacy Program and holds executive positions as secretary and treasurer of the Society of Building Science Educators. Prior professional experience includes faculty appointments at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's School of Architecture and green building practice at Solarc Architecture and Engineering.