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Zaneta Hong is a design critic and landscape architect at Harvard Graduate School of Design, specializing in the intersections of material innovation, ecological systems, and design pedagogy. Her work fosters critical inquiry into how designers can reimagine the relationship between built and unbuilt environments. With prior academic positions at Cornell University, University of Virginia, and University of Texas at Austin, she has significantly contributed to advancing design education. Her research investigates edible ecologies and foodways through critical frameworks, mapping cultural flows that connect extractive landscapes with domestic interiors. Hong is recognized for her innovative contributions to the academic field, receiving numerous awards including the 2024 CELA Excellence Teaching Award. Her publications highlight her expertise and include pivotal works in landscape architectural education and sustainable design practices. Additionally, she co-directs the Material Propositions Lab and collaborates as a Research Design Consultant with GA Collaborative, focusing on equity and sustainability in design.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).