Known For
Pioneering culturally attuned, sustainable multi-family housing designs through her University of Miami portfolio, including a flagship Barbados project and Solar Decathlon entry.
About
Lisa Chen stands out in the University of Miami's architecture program for spearheading a Barbados housing initiative with stacked complexes housing 14 three-bedroom units along Constitution River, incorporating communal green spaces, barbecue pits, and laundry facilities that respect island traditions. Her standout projects include the 2023 Solar Decathlon Steppe House and a Mother-Baby Community Center, merging eco-friendly materials with vital community services. Immersed in Miami's vibrant tropical architecture scene, she pioneers wood-framed, resident-focused designs slated for review by Barbadian leaders, addressing pressing density challenges in South Florida-inspired contexts.
