The Department of Architecture + Interior Design organizes lectures in bringing innovative voices in architectural practice and education to create a holistic dialog about the critical work of architecture within our community.
Amanda Loper, FAIA, LEED AP, advances architecture and urban design with originality,pragmatism, and joy. As a tenacious design leader and advocate, she champions thehuman experience and connection to place while empowering collaborators andcommunities. She is a principal with David Baker Architects, a nationally recognized andlocally oriented architecture firm. Amanda leads the firm’s Southeast studio, inBirmingham, Alabama. She has led the design and realization of dozens of award-winning projects throughout California, the Southeast, and beyond. She is the co-author,with David Baker and Daniel Simons, of 9 Ways to Make Housing for People.