Elizabeth Whittaker facts for kids
Elizabeth Whittaker is an American architect and designer. She also teaches about architecture. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts. Elizabeth started her own company called Merge Architects. She also teaches at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design.
Her Career in Architecture
Elizabeth Whittaker studied architecture at North Carolina State University. She then earned a special master's degree from Harvard University in 1999.
In 2003, Elizabeth started her own architecture firm. It is called Merge Architects. Her company designs many different kinds of buildings. They work on homes, offices, and university buildings. Merge Architects likes to use new ideas in their designs. They also think about how buildings affect people and the environment.
Elizabeth also teaches at Harvard University. She has been teaching there since 2009. She helps students learn how to design buildings. She has also taught at other famous schools. These include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Northeastern University.
Elizabeth often helps judge design competitions. She has judged for the American Institute of Architects (AIA). She also gives talks about architecture around the world. Since 2021, she has advised the U.S. Department of State. She helps them with ideas for buildings overseas.
Awards and Recognition
Elizabeth Whittaker won many awards as a student. She received prizes for her design work. She also won an award for her excellent school performance.
In 2017, she was named a "New Generation Leader." This was part of the "Women in Architecture Awards." This award honors a top female architect in the United States each year. In 2015, she won the AIA Young Architects Award. This award is for rising architects.
Also in 2015, her firm, Merge Architects, won a big award. It was one of the eight Emerging Voices Awards. This is a very important award in North American architecture. Elizabeth has also served on important boards. These include the Boston Society of Architects (BSA)/AIA Board.
