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Jeff Hou is a Professor at the University of Washington and Provost’s Chair Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he serves as Head of the Department of Architecture. His work bridges community design, design activism, and urban resistance, focusing on social and environmental justice in public spaces.
Research Keywords: Community Design, Design Activism, Asian Cities, Insurgent Public Space, Social and Environmental Justice. He has authored/co-edited notable books like City Unsilenced, Design as Democracy, and Emerging Civic Urbanisms in Asia, examining grassroots movements and participatory urban governance.
His 2021-2022 publications analyze urban resilience during crises, decolonizing design education, and guerrilla gardens as civil resistance tools. These works span disciplines such as urban studies, public health, and critical pedagogy.
Scientific Awards:
- 2022 CELA Outstanding Educator Award
- 2019-2020 LAF Fellowship
- EDRA Great Places Book Awards (2010, 2012, 2018)
- WASLA Community Builder, Golden Circle, and Stewardship Awards
- 2013 City of Vienna Visiting Professor
Jeff Hou’s career spans academic leadership, community engagement, and international collaborative research, positioning him as a pivotal figure in democratizing urban design practices.
