Neda.norouzi@utsa.edu
DB 4.362-2, 501 W César E Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78207, USA
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School of Architecture and Planning
Biography
Dr. Norouzi is an assistant professor of Architecture at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). She believes that architecture should benefit everyone and that through human-centered design, it can be used as a tool to allow input from people in society who may otherwise be unheard. She practices a cross disciplinary understanding of the influence of the built environment on human health, wellbeing, and performance. She has extensive experience working with practitioners and researchers from different fields and conducting interdisciplinary research to identify architectural solutions for societal problems
Research Interests
Dr. Norouzi’s research primarily focuses on universal design for people with different abilities, intergenerational design, aging-in-place, and the impact of built environment om mental health.
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor, University of Texas at San Antonio, 2019 – Present
- Architectural Design Consultant, 2015 – Present
Education
- Ph.D. in Architecture and Design Research, Virginia Tech (2016)
- Master of Architecture, UC Denver (2011)
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning, UC Denver (2011) Bachelor of Environmental Design, CU Boulder (2009)
Publications
- Norouzi, N., Bose, S., & Harvey, S. (2024). Intergenerational Intersections: Community Involvement & Responsive Architectural Design of an Adolescent & Older Adult Center. Co Design.
- Norouzi, N., Swenson, A., & Shahid*, H. (2024). Architecture of a Smart Home for Aging-in-Place: Older Adults Acceptance of Technology-. Journal of Housing and the Built Environment.
- Norouzi, N., Garza, C. M., & Brinkerhoff, G.* (2024). Architecture of therapeutic environments: therapists’ perspective on how design impacts children with autism, Journal of Architecture,29(1-2), 126-140. [Link]
- Fearon, M.C., Lu, Z., Norouzi, N., Bhadwaj Halkur Srinath*, S., Savage, T. (2024). Reimagining the Operating Room: A Blueprint to Innovative Modern Surgery. AORN Journl, 119(5). [Link]
- Norouzi, N., Martinez*, A., & Rico*, Z. (2023). Architectural Design Qualities of an Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital to Benefit Patients and Staff. HERD: Health Environment Research and Design Journal, [Link]
- Norouzi, N., & Angel, J. L. (2023). Intergenerational Day Centers: A New Wave in Adult and Child Day Care. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(1), 809-820. [Link]
- Kader, S., Jafari, R., Norouzi, N., Sachs, N., Alfaro, S., Chmielewski, E., Peavey, E., Sattae, H., & Waggener, L. (2024). Education Philosophy, Program, and Pedagogy for Designing Health and Healing Environments. (led by Kader, S.). Architectural Pedagogy and Practice: How to Design for Individuals with Disabilities. Presented at the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). Portland, OR
Teaching
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
- ARC 1113 Intro to the Built Environment
- ARC 3433 Topics in Architecture & Thoughts
- Arc 4156 Advanced Architectural Design
- Arc 5163 Current Issues and Topic in Contemporary Architecture
- Arc 5166: Introductory Design II
- Arc 6126: Advanced Design III
- Arc 6146: Advanced Technical Design
- Arc 6953: Independent Study
Her courses are known for their interactive approach, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications and fieldwork. Dr. Carter also mentors graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, guiding their research and professional development.