Lynn Fitzpatrick

Lynn Fitzpatrick is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, University of Arkansas. She leads the School's Visualization Lab and serves as network administrator for the departments of architecture and landscape architecture. Her research focuses on digital technologies in design, lightweight structures, and weaving's role in architectural education. She also has professional experience in interior design and architecture, spanning firms in the U.S. and Mauritius.

Education:

• BS in Design and Environmental Analysis, Cornell University
• M.Arch., Rice University

Research Interests: Lynn explores computational design methods, minimal surface structures, and the integration of weaving into architectural education. Her work bridges digital and analog design processes, with recent projects involving CNC fabrication and interdisciplinary courses on material ethics. She emphasizes ethical implications in design and the historical significance of weaving in societal structures.

Awards:

• Syracuse Chapter AIA Historic Preservation Award (1997)
• Texas Architect Design Awards Honorable Mention (1994)
• Houston Chapter AISD Design Awards First Place (1993)
• James T. Crowder Fellowship (1991)

Teaching & Labs: Lynn teaches core studios and electives using weaving software, computational tools, and looms. She emphasizes communication skills and critical thinking in design education. The Visualization Lab supports advanced digital fabrication and interdisciplinary collaboration.