Korydon Smith

Korydon Smith, associate professor of architecture in the Fay Jones School of Architecture. Smith’s research focuses on architectural theory and the roles that design, especially housing, play among marginalized groups. He has directed honors student research on topics ranging from cardboard’s potential in furniture design to a plan for a modular kit of parts that could be assembled into mobile home additions such as a porch or carport.

In addition to mentoring 12 honors students, Smith has taught Honors Architectural Research Methods, which is a primary honors thesis preparatory course, and also offered an honors section of Diversity and Design, an entry-level general education course open to students across campus. He received the department of architecture’s Outstanding Teacher Award four times, as well as the School of Architecture’s Outstanding Academic Advisor Award.