Amanda Gale

Amanda Gale is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Interior Architecture at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). She holds certifications including NCIDQ (021387), WELL AP, and LEED AP (BD+C). Her research focuses on sustainability at the human-environment interface, occupant behavior, and career readiness in design education. She teaches courses such as IAR 124 (Sustainable Design), IAR 302 (Interior Architecture II studio), and IAR 432 (Chicago + NeoCon travel course).

Education:

• B.A. Interior Design, Michigan State University
• M.A. Interior Design and Facilities Management, Michigan State University
• Ph.D. Technology, Eastern Michigan University

Her research emphasizes sustainability, student wellbeing in built environments, and the intersection of education and professional practice. Recent work explores multisensory environments for resiliency, student perceptions of wellbeing, and soft skills development in emerging designers.

Awards & Recognition:

• Best Presentation (IDEC 2024 & 2023)
• Nominated to CIDA Board of Directors
• Recognition for research on multidisciplinary design for wellbeing

Her work bridges academic research and practical application, with a focus on translating sustainable design principles into real-world educational and professional contexts.