Barbara Burnette

Barbara Burnette is an academic professional currently serving as a Lecturer in Interior Architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. With a dual career spanning both design consultancy and owner-side leadership roles, she has worked globally across healthcare, workplace, education, and residential sectors. Her expertise includes evidence-based design, medical facility planning, and brand integration in architectural contexts.

• Education: Master of Science in Executive Management for Design and Construction from Northwestern University, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Southern Illinois University

Her research focuses on Evidence-Based Design in Healthcare Projects and its impact on Patient Satisfaction Scores, informed by extensive experience in large-scale medical infrastructure projects.

Notable professional affiliations include the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Wisconsin Healthcare Engineering Association (WHEA), and Evidence-Based Design Accreditation (EDAC).