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Associate Professors Lee Fithian, Ph.D., and Elizabeth Pober have published a chapter in the recently released New Perspectives in Indoor Air Quality, published by Elsevier. Their contribution, titled “Chapter 16 – Architecture and the Challenges of Indoor Air Quality,” examines the relationship between architecture and indoor air quality.
According to the chapter’s abstract, the authors explore how architectural designs have historically evolved in response to public health concerns and how these precedents offer lessons for contemporary practice. It also outlines modern challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, along with resilience strategies and practical applications for improving indoor environments. The abstract concludes that by understanding the past and applying its lessons to current conditions, architects and interior designers can design healthier, more sustainable buildings that respond to both present and future challenges.
The book is available for purchase on the Elsevier website:
https://shop.elsevier.com/books/new-perspectives-in-indoor-air-quality/avino/978-0-443-26643-0
Gibbs College of Architecture congratulates Sunny Andrews (B.Arch. '05) on her promotion to Principal at Miles Architecture, an award-winning Oklahoma City design firm. Sunny also holds a Master of Business Administration from the OU Price College of Business, bringing both design leadership and strategic business expertise to her work.
Gibbs College of Architecture is proud to announce that Rachel White (B.Arch. '08) has been promoted to Principal at Miles Architecture, an award-winning Oklahoma City design firm.
Robert L. Wesley, a pioneering architect and beloved mentor, has died at age 88. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Wesley joined Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in 1964 and became the firm's first Black partner in 1984. Throughout his career, he contributed to significant architectural projects while maintaining a strong commitment to civic engagement and professional mentorship.
