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Tammy Eagle Bull
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McLaughlin, SD
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| Nationality | Oglala Lakota Nation |
| Alma mater | Arizona State University University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | Encompass Architects |
Tamara "Tammy" Eagle Bull is a Native American architect. She is the president and co-founder of Encompass Architects. This company is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Tammy Eagle Bull made history as the first Native American woman to become a licensed architect in the United States.
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About Tammy Eagle Bull
Her Early Life
Tammy Eagle Bull is a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation. This nation is located in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. She was born in McLaughlin, South Dakota. She grew up in Aberdeen. Her father encouraged her to become an architect. He wanted her to help Native American tribes. Through her work, she has led many projects for Native American communities.
Her Education
Tammy Eagle Bull studied at Arizona State University. She earned her bachelor's degree there in 1987. Later, in 1993, she received her Master of Architecture. She earned this degree from the University of Minnesota.
Her Career as an Architect
In 1994, Tammy Eagle Bull became the first Native American woman to be a licensed architect in the U.S. This means she is officially allowed to design buildings. She can practice architecture in 11 different states.
In 2002, she started Encompass Architects. She co-founded the company with her husband, Todd Hesson. Their firm often works with Native American clients. They also work with other clients too. Tammy Eagle Bull believes in listening to her clients. Their ideas help shape the designs of her projects. She focuses on Native American culture in her work. She works closely with her clients on every project.
Designing the Porcupine Day School
Tammy Eagle Bull designed the Porcupine Day School. This school is on the Pine Ridge Reservation. It is located in Porcupine, South Dakota. The school opened in 2009. It is a large, two-story building. It has three sections for different age groups. These groups are kindergarten to second grade, third to fifth grade, and sixth to eighth grade. Each section has a unique color on the outside. The school's gym has a special bamboo floor. You can also see Lakota star quilt designs on other floors.
Awards and Recognition
In 2018, Tammy Eagle Bull received an important award. It was the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. This award came from the American Institute of Architects. She was also the president of AIA Nebraska before this. In 2019, she was invited to speak at the Yale School of Architecture. She gave a lecture about how architecture connects with indigenous people.
