Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture and affiliated with the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of Illinois. His work focuses on post-disaster reconstruction, sustainable building materials, and community-centered architectural design in Haiti.

• Key Research Areas
  • Disaster Recovery Architecture
  • Laminated Bamboo Construction
  • Midwifery Education Infrastructure
  • Passive House Design

Taylor's scholarship emphasizes innovative construction sequences and thermal comfort systems in seismic zones. His recent projects include Kay Fanm Yo (Women's House) in Léogâne, Haiti, a response to the 2010 earthquake. Awards include the AIA Central Illinois Outstanding Educator (2011). Invited talks covered topics like sustainable design processes (Solar Decathlon) and post-disaster recovery strategies.