Catherine Pizzichemi

Catherine (Catie) Pizzichemi is a Professor of Interior Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), serving since 2013. She holds an M.Arch from Pratt Institute and a B.F.A. in Art from the University of Georgia. Her professional experience includes roles as an Architectural Design Consultant and design roles at Lynch Associates Architects and Bogdanow Partners Architects. She specializes in sustainable design, with notable projects like the first LEED Platinum-certified broadcast studio for Democracy Now!.

Her research focuses on interior design education and sustainable practices. Key projects include commercial and residential designs, historic restorations, and community-focused initiatives like the Design for Ability Greenhouse. She is affiliated with the USGBC Georgia and New York Chapters, emphasizing environmental stewardship in design.

Her academic contributions include co-authored studies on undergraduate capstone topics and design research frameworks. Professional highlights include exhibitions at the Made in New York AIA Exhibition and Pratt Showcase.