Beth Tauke

Beth Tauke serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at the School of Architecture and Planning, University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Her office is located at 318 Hayes Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214, with contact via phone (716-829-5892) and email (tauke@buffalo.edu).

Professor Tauke's research centers on inclusive design and design education, with particular focus on empowering underrepresented groups through architectural solutions. She co-authored Inclusive Design: Implementation and Evaluation (Routledge, 2018) and co-edited Diversity and Design: Understanding Hidden Consequences (Routledge, 2016), establishing foundational frameworks for equitable design practices. Her work bridges theoretical scholarship with community-centered applications, emphasizing design's role in social justice.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent exploration of universal design implementation across educational, residential, and cultural contexts. Her research trajectory shows increasing focus on intersectional approaches, examining how race, disability, and aging intersect with spatial design. Notable themes include adaptive housing solutions, museum accessibility innovations, and critical examinations of design's hidden consequences for marginalized communities.

Professor Tauke's scholarly contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards:

• National Institute for Architectural Education Award
• American Collegiate Schools of Architecture Robert R. Taylor Award
• Lily Endowment Teaching Award
• Gary Day Award
• State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
• President Emeritus and Mrs. Meyerson Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching and Mentoring
• American Institute of Architects - Western New York Chapter: Outstanding Mentor Award

She has secured significant research funding as co-PI on three National Endowment for the Arts grants: Universal Design Identity Program, Bridging the Gap: Increasing Access to Universal Design to Meet the Needs of African American Communities, and The State of Universal Design Education in University-Level Design Curricula. Professor Tauke's primary professional mission advocates for integrating design literacy into global general education curricula, positioning it as essential for 21st-century societal understanding.