Lara Hoad

Lara Hoad is a Senior Lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design and Woodbury School of Architecture in Los Angeles, California. As a licensed Architect and LEED Accredited Professional, she integrates sustainability and social responsibility into her practice and teaching.

• Master of Architecture, Royal College of Art, London
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Interior Design, Middlesex University, London

Her research spans community-driven architecture, desert retreat design, and ocean plastic pollution mitigation. She founded the eXXpedition ambassador program and owns The Ocotillo desert retreat for creative communities. Key projects include Ditch the Disposable (2018) and Bombay Beach Biennale 1/6 (2019), focusing on environmental justice through design.

• Licensed Architect, California
• LEED Accredited Professional