Deidre Regan

Deidre Regan serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice in the Interior Design department within the School of Design at Virginia Tech.

Her educational qualifications are:

• Master of Architecture, Virginia Tech
• B.A. in Art History, University of Virginia

Prior to joining Virginia Tech in 2013, she practiced architecture for 8 years in Charleston, SC, working in residential and commercial architecture firms. Her research centers on architecture and design pedagogy with specific interests in:

• Materials Research
• Digital Representation
• Foundation Design
• Creativity as an epistemic framework through 'bricolage'

She integrates theoretical and experiential learning through material engagement, emphasizing interdisciplinary teaching to enhance student communication and knowledge expansion. Her pedagogical approach frames creativity as both process and model for academic development.

Teaching responsibilities include:

• ARCH 1015/1016: Foundation Design Laboratory
• ITDS 3175: Building Systems for Interior Design

No scientific awards, student advising records, research grants, or laboratory/team affiliations are documented in the provided materials.