Kristina Fisher

Kristina Fisher is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). She is a designer and educator specializing in the ecological and social dimensions of public infrastructures, and a founding member of the international design collaborative i/thee. Her work integrates art, architecture, and landscape to create community-driven, place-based solutions for clients such as the City of Bondurant, Iowa (ARTocka Trail Loop) and shoe brand Teva (ReEmber Set Installation). She was the 2022 Astral Resident at Compound Yellow in Chicago.

• Education:
• Master of Architecture with Urban Design Certificate (University of Virginia)
• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (Judson University, Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal recipient)
• International Studies: Urban Design at Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute (Florence, Italy) and UVA Barcelona

Her research explores how design can address socio-ecological challenges through playful, site-specific interventions. Recent teaching includes CMU's 48-305 Architecture Design Studio (Praxis Studio II) and 48-400 capstone studio. Prior to CMU, she was a visiting lecturer at Texas Tech University, focusing on urban micro-interventions and site-specific trends.

• Awards: Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal

She collaborates with i/thee and Compound Yellow, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to public space. No grants or advising roles are explicitly detailed in the provided text.