Ian Miley

Ian Miley is a Lecturer in Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, and Design Principal at Type Five. He holds a Master of Architecture from Harvard Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from UC Berkeley. His research focuses on innovative design processes expanding architecture’s constituencies, with projects addressing housing, institutional spaces, and public installations. Notable works include the '45th Parallel' housing proposal in Portland, ME, and the Moscow Embassy thesis, awarded the James Templeton Kelley Prize. Miley has taught at Harvard, RISD, Northeastern, and others, and co-founded i.e. studio.

Education:

• MArch, Harvard Graduate School of Design
• BA Arch, UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design

Research interests span adaptive housing solutions, urban resilience, and the intersection of architecture with cultural and political contexts. Projects like 'Fumigating Modernism' explore architectural ephemera, while 'Rows and Columns' in Chicago emphasizes participatory design. Awards include the AIA Henry Adams Medal for thesis work. Collaborations with Estelle Yoon on installations highlight experimental material use and public engagement.

Lab/Team Affiliations: Co-founder of i.e. studio, designer at firms including Barkow Leibinger and Höweler + Yoon. His practice emphasizes sustainability and community-driven design.