Alison-Turner

Alison-Turner is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Architecture and Director of Community Education at the Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design, University of Arkansas. She specializes in sustainable and regionally responsive architectural design, integrating teaching and practice. Her work emphasizes environmental technology, housing solutions, and community engagement.

• Education:
• Master of Architecture, Parsons School of Design (Alpha Rho Chi medal recipient)
• Bachelor of Interior Architecture, Kansas State University (graduation speaker)
• Research & Teaching: Focuses on regional architecture, sustainability, and K-12 design education through programs like the summer Design Camp.
• Awards: Tau Sigma Delta Excellence in Teaching Award.
• Practice: Founded sitio architecture + design, focusing on residential and commercial projects with sustainability principles.

Her contributions include community outreach initiatives and the Fay Jones School’s LEED Gold-certified Vol Walker Hall renovation, which won an AIA Honor Award.