Patty Folan

Patty Folan is a Visiting Associate Professor at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, University of Arkansas. She is affiliated with the University of Arkansas Community Design Center, which has garnered over 200 design awards since 1995. Her role includes contributing to architectural education and community-focused design initiatives. She is based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and can be contacted at pcfolan@uark.edu.

Her research and professional interests align with the school’s emphasis on sustainable and innovative design, evident in projects like the LEED Gold-certified Vol Walker Hall renovation and the Steven L. Anderson Design Center, which won a 2018 AIA Honor Award for Architecture. These projects highlight her engagement with environmental sustainability and architectural excellence.

The Fay Jones School itself is nationally recognized, ranked 19th in the U.S. and 8th among public universities in the 2013 DesignIntelligence survey. While specific grants or individual awards for Dr. Folan are not explicitly listed, her affiliation with award-winning initiatives underscores her contributions to architectural practice and education.

Dr. Folan’s involvement with the Community Design Center suggests a focus on collaborative, community-oriented design solutions. No specific student advisees or grants are detailed in the provided text.