Interior Architecture Faculty
Adjunct Professorial Lecturer, Interior Architecture Program
Ghassan Abukurah was a long time visiting professor at the School of Architecture and Planning at the Catholic University School of Architecture and Planning (CUArch) since 1989. Ghassan has taught multiple courses ranging from design studios, sustainability, theory and criticism and structural design at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Read More
Adjunct Professorial Lecturer, Interior Architecture Program
Benjamin Ames is an Architect and founder of Amestudio in 2002. He holds a BS from Georgia Tech and a Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland, where he was the recipient of the Dean’s Thesis Prize and the AIA Adams Prize. Read More
Assistant Professor & Director of Graduate Studies (MA + MFA), Interior Architecture
Catherine Anderson has worked at several architecture & interior design firms during her career and now dedicates her time to educating students on understanding architectural concepts. In 2013, Professor Anderson participated with some of the Interior Architecture Program's students in the United States Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon.
Adjunct Professor, Interior Architecture Program
Diana is a Vice-President/Sr Interior Designer at HKS Inc. She is a passionate designer with 15 years of experience.Read More
Adjunct Professorial Lecturer, Interior Architecture Program
Donwon Choi has built a diverse career working at multidisciplinary firms specializing in architecture, interior design, furniture design, 3D-printed food, and motion graphics. He earned his Master of Architecture from SCI-Arc and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture from George Washington University. Read More
Assistant Professor and Graduate Advisor (MA), Interior Architecture
Douglas Crawford, AIA is an award winning architect whose professional work is focused on projects that are regionally relevant and site specific, while his academic interests relate to the intersection of digital methods within design pedagogy.
Adjunct Professorial Lecturer, Interior Architecture Program
Alex Donahue is passionate about Architectural, Urban and Product design. He has practiced architecture at several internationally recognized design firms in both New York City and Washington, D.C. His research work centers on equity in architectural and urban spaces through post-occupancy analysis and field research.Read More
Adjunct Professorial Lecturer, Interior Architecture Program
Christina’s extensive international education and varied experience in architecture, urban and landscape design, interior design and fine arts leads to a distinctive focus on enriching designs with qualities influenced by the interwoven disciplines. Read More
Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture, Interior Architecture Program
Scott Jones is an Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture, and an active professional industrial designer with a focus on furniture, lighting, product and interior design. Scott combines playful curiosity with a research-driven, human-centered approach to inform his designs.Read More
Program Administrator, Interior Architecture Program
Liz Meitner is the Program Administrator for the Interior Architecture Program. Following an extensive and successful career on Capitol Hill and in non-profit advocacy, over the past decade Liz has dedicated her time to immersing her passion for architecture and design in extensive travel and educational opportunities.Read More
Visiting Assistant Professor, Interior Architecture; Faculty Advisor, Exhibition Design
Melina graduated from the Masters of Architecture program at the University of Oregon in Portland and from the Bachelor of Science in Architecture program at the University of Maryland in College Park. Read More
Assistant Professor, Interior Architecture Program
Professor Speck's areas of expertise include AutoCAD, Revit, research methods, lighting, preservation, and building technology. She teaches courses on computer technologies, lighting, construction methods and materials, while going beyond the classroom to expose students to many real-world experiences and resources.Read More
Adjunct Professorial Lecturer, Interior Architecture Program
Matthew Stone has been practicing architecture in Washington DC for over 15 years and his experience spans a wide variety of design typologies with a focus on workplace interiors.
Program Head, Interior Architecture; Associate Professor, Interior Architecture Program
Stephanie Travis is the Program Head of Interior Architecture. She received her Master of Architecture with distinction and Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.Read More
Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Advisor, Interior Architecture
Nadia Volchansky is a creative leader with experience in pedagogy, strategy and activism. She is a published researcher, an established designer, and a strategic problem solver, and is recognized for her resiliency, a high level of commitment and a drive for innovation.Read More