Dr. Heather Burpee

Professor

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Biography

Heather Burpee is a Research Professor at the University of Washington, specializing in high-performance buildings that promote energy efficiency and health. She is a nationally recognized scholar whose work bridges practice, research, and education, fostering collaboration among practitioners, faculty, and students. Her research examines both qualitative and quantitative aspects of buildings, focusing on tracking health impacts as well as synergies between environmental quality and natural systems. Additionally, Burpee has led efforts to create protocols for performance-based tracking and auditing in hospitals, higher education, and commercial buildings. She regularly consults with leading design teams across the country on implementing high-performance buildings. As the Director of Education Outreach at the University of Washington Integrated Design Lab, she leads tours of the Bullitt Center, known as 'The World’s Greenest Building,' and develops curriculum to enhance educational opportunities related to high-performance buildings for diverse audiences.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.