Ken Filler

Ken Filler is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Maryland's Department of Architecture, where he teaches design studios, visual representation, and mixed-media courses. He also serves as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Architecture and has professional experience at Gardner Architects LLC, specializing in sustainable residential design. His work emphasizes the intersection of manual and digital drawing techniques, evident in his course ARCH448B: Design Drawing: Explorations in Mixed-Media.

Education: M.Arch and B.S. in Architecture from the University of Maryland. Professional affiliations include AIA (American Institute of Architects).

Research interests focus on urban community design, cultural monument analysis, and inclusive urban planning. Notable projects include the first affordable assisted-living facility in DC's Ward 8 (Livingston Place) and studies on Richmond/DC monuments' social impact. His work Field of Serendipity (2021) reimagines public spaces for social distancing.

• Awards: AIA Dallas Competition Finalist (2023), MONUMENT 2020 Competition Finalist (2021)
• Grants/Initiatives: UMD Strategic Mentorship Program (2023), Expanded ARCH400 Studio I (2023)
• Labs/Teams: Collaborations with The Table Sessions on cultural studies and experimental drawing