Lisa Little

Lisa Little is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Architecture, where she teaches graduate and undergraduate design studios. She holds a Master of Architecture from SCI-Arc and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech. Her work merges engineering and architecture to explore ambient phenomena and technology's role in contemporary practice. She founded the award-winning firm Vertebrae, specializing in large-scale artworks, commercial interiors, and private residences. Her projects have been featured in the LA Times, Interior Design Magazine, and the California Design Biennial.

Education:

• BS, Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
• M.Arch, Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)

Research Interests:

• Integration of technology and material systems in architecture
• Exploration of hybrid design methodologies
• Responsive architectural forms engaging environmental phenomena

Awards include the 2024 A+D Design Awards and recognition in the Architizer A+Awards. She previously co-founded Layer, an interdisciplinary design firm, and worked in film/TV postproduction software/hardware development.