Dr. Jeremy Ficca

Biography

Jeremy Ficca is an Associate Professor and the Associate Head of the Design Fundamentals Track at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Architecture, where he also serves as the Director of the Design Fabrication Lab (dFAB). His work addresses the intersection of materiality and technology, focusing on post-carbon architecture and the implications of material practices in shaping environments. Jeremy is particularly interested in robust, biogenic approaches to architecture that leverage carbon-sequestering materials such as hemp lime. His contributions extend beyond the classroom; he has received recognition from various organizations, including the ACSA Project Award and ACSA Creative Achievement Award. His work has been showcased internationally, with exhibitions at venues such as the Roca Gallery in London and the Mattress Factory in New York. Jeremy is committed to fostering a learning environment that emphasizes the ethical dimensions of design, guiding students through independent projects in the Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD) program. He holds a post-professional Master of Architecture from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech. Prior to his tenure at Carnegie Mellon, he was a faculty member at North Carolina State University.

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