Dr. Mia Zinni

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Biography

Mia Zinni is an architect licensed in California and New York, and the founder of Zinni Architecture. Her firm is dedicated to creating safe and resilient environments through an impact-oriented design approach that utilizes emerging technologies to empower families and communities. The office operates under the core belief that safe, resilient environments aid inhabitants in achieving contemporary goals, subsequently contributing to broader environmental, social, political, and economic change. Zinni previously worked as an associate at IwamotoScott Architects and SHoP Architects. Since joining the faculty in 2017, she has been teaching design studios in the undergraduate program at UC Berkeley.

Research Interests

Architecture Resilient Design Emerging Technologies

Awards

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Charles McKim Prize

2023-01-01
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Saul Kaplan Traveling Fellowship

2023-01-01

Courses

ARCH 100C ARCH 100D ARCH 201 – Graduate Housing

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.