Long Bio
An advocate and leader for design and sustainability, Elizabeth McLean, AIA, brings an empathetic approach to her role as architect and educator, working to foster dialogue and design holistic solutions with the communities she serves. Elizabeth is an Instructor at The Design School at Arizona State University where she has been teaching architectural studios at graduate and undergraduate levels since 2016. Elizabeth currently practices at Ayers Saint Gross, working with higher education and cultural institutions and serves on the AIA Arizona 2024 Board of Directors.
Education
- Arizona State University Master of Architecture
- Arizona State University Bachelor of Science in Design
Courses
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ARC 502 | Adv Architecture Studio II |
| ARC 502 | Adv Architecture Studio II |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ARC 501 | Advanced Architecture Studio I |
| ARC 501 | Advanced Architecture Studio I |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ARC 502 | Adv Architecture Studio II |
| ARC 502 | Adv Architecture Studio II |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ARC 501 | Advanced Architecture Studio I |
| ARC 501 | Advanced Architecture Studio I |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ARC 502 | Adv Architecture Studio II |
| ARC 502 | Adv Architecture Studio II |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ARC 401 | Architecture Studio I |
| ARC 501 | Advanced Architecture Studio I |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ADE 322 | Architectural Studio II |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ADE 521 | Adv Architectural Studio I |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ADE 322 | Architectural Studio II |
2020 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ADE 521 | Adv Architectural Studio I |
2019 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ADE 521 | Adv Architectural Studio I |
Honors / Awards
- AIA Young Architects Award
- Arizona State University Thesis Award
- Arizona State University Letter of Commendation
- Arizona State University SALA Design Excellence Recognition
Professional Associations
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)
- Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)
Service
- 2024 AIA Arizona Board of Directors / Secretary
- 2023 AIA Arizona State Conference Planning Committee
- 2022 - 2024 / AIA Arizona Committee on the Environment (COTE) / Steering Committee
- 2019 - 2024 / AIA Phoenix Metro Women’s Leadership Group / Board Member
- 2019 / ASU ADE 322 Architectural Studio II / Professional Advisor
- 2018 / ASU Student Organization of Women Architects + Allied Arts / Faculty Advisor
- 2017 - 2019 / AIA Phoenix Metro Chapter Women’s Leadership Group / Steering Committee