Kim Rich Meister

Kim Rich Meister is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors at the University of Georgia's College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Her expertise spans sustainable design practices, interior design technologies, and aging-in-place solutions.

Education:

• PhD in Environmental Design, University of Missouri, Columbia (2011)
• MFA in Interior Design, Florida State University (2000)
• BFA in Interior Design, University of West Georgia (1995)

Research Focus: Sustainable built environments, eco-friendly materials, lighting systems, and ergonomic design. Current interests include integrating nature into holistic design and accessibility compliance (ADA).

Teaching: Specializes in AutoCAD/Revit instruction across residential-commercial design, space planning, and construction documentation. Developed online course content.

Outreach: Served as IIDA Ovation Awards juror, NCIDQ licensure ambassador, and mentor for professional certification preparation. Advised students winning third place in IIDA competitions.

Technical Expertise: AutoCAD Standards, Revit, project management, code review, and ADA compliance protocols.