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Erin Hunt serves as an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University's Huckabee College of Architecture, teaching design studios and seminars in computational design, digital fabrication, and robotics. She received the Texas Tech University Alumni Association New Faculty Award in spring 2023.
Her academic credentials include:
- Master of Design Studies in Technology from Harvard Graduate School of Design
- Bachelor of Architecture from Iowa State University College of Design
Dr. Hunt's research pioneers sustainable architectural manufacturing through computational design integration, custom toolpath scripting, and environmental testing. Her current projects focus on clay-based 3D printing for evaporative cooling systems and reusable water-soluble formwork for concrete, advancing materially efficient construction methods for climate-responsive buildings.
Her award-winning contributions include:
- ACADIA Autodesk Emerging Research Award for water-soluble 3D-printed formwork
- Peter Rice Prize for Structural Innovation in Architecture from Harvard GSD
- ARCC Research Incentive Award (2025)
- AISC Design-Build Award (2025)
As Membership Officer and Scholarships Committee Chair on the ACADIA Board of Directors, she directs professional development initiatives while conducting research in the B40 Digital Fabrication Lab. Her work bridges academic innovation with industry applications through active grant-funded projects.
