Dr. Kristina Fisher

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kristina Fisher is a designer and educator whose research focuses on the ecological role of social impact public infrastructures. She is a founding member of i/thee, an internationally recognized design collaborative that blends art, architecture, and landscape into playful space-making. Her work with i/thee emphasizes community-driven, place-based solutions for private and public clients. Notable projects include the ARTocka Trail Loop in Bondurant, Iowa, and the ReEmber Set Installation for the shoe brand Teva. As a 2022 Astral Resident at Compound Yellow in Chicago, she further explored innovative design practices. Kristina earned her Master of Architecture with a certificate in Urban Design from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Judson University, where she was awarded the Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal. She has also engaged in international studies and research in urban design at institutions including the Lorenzo de' Medici International Institute in Florence, Italy, and UVA Barcelona in Spain. Before joining Carnegie Mellon University, she served as a visiting lecturer at Texas Tech University, teaching courses centered on site-specific urban trends and micro-urban interventions.

Research Interests

Courses

Carnival Pavilion Architecture Design Studio: Praxis Studio III Architecture Design Studio: Praxis Studio II

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.