Katherine Ankerson, IDEC, NCARB

Brief Vitae

M.S. in Architecture, Washington State
University, B.Arch., Washington State University
B.S.A.S., Washington State University

Professional practice since 1979. Teaching since 1987 (1987-1994 at Washington State University; 1994-1996 at Radford University) in design studios, construction documents, systems integration, professional practice, and evolving issues in the design field. Katherine joined the faculty in 1996.

Areas of Interest

Her interests primarily follow two paths. The exploration and incorporation of digital processes in teaching and learning about design has resulted in numerous publications and presentations. This exploration weaves a thread through her approach to education, whether regarding design process in studio, lecture, or seminar courses.

Additionally, the translations of research into sensitive design and applied to aging-in-place is an ongoing endeavor.

Books

Katherine Ankerson has published two books on CD-Rom, and accompanied by a printed workbook. The digital format includes seamless integration of process (in animated forms) with text.

Elements of Interior and Lightframe Construction (2003). Fairchild Publications, Inc.

Interior Construction Documents (2003). Fairchild Publications, Inc.