Dr. Bea Spolidoro

Instructor

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Biography

Bea Spolidoro is an Italian architect and an adjunct faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Architecture. She earned her Master's degree in Architecture from Politecnico di Milano. In 2019, she became the Principal and CEO of Fisher ARCHitecture, a firm she founded with her husband, Eric Fisher. Bea is actively involved in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) at local, state, and national levels, and served as the President of AIA Pittsburgh in 2022. She is committed to mentoring emerging professionals and is a vocal advocate for the impact of design on daily life. Bea regularly teaches and presents on architecture-related topics, with a passion for crafting sustainable, health-focused environments that enhance physical and mental well-being.

Research Interests

Courses

Poiesis Studio III: Sensorium: Architecture Biome Climate

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.