Holly W. Samuelson Email & Phone Number

Dr. Samuelson is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, teaching architectural technology courses. Her research focuses on issues of building design that impact human and environmental health. Her current projects harness advanced building simulation to investigate issues of greenhouse gas emissions and indoor heat vulnerability while considering the future of buildings in a changing electricity grid.Samuelson has coauthored more than 40 peer-reviewed scientific papers, including a Best Paper awarded by the journal Energy and Buildings. She has coached multiple winning student teams in international design competitions. Her work has been commended twice at scholarly conferences, and she regularly gives public lectures internationally. Prior to joining Harvard, Samuelson practiced full-time as an architect (2000-2007) and sustainable design consultant (2007-2008). She earned a Doctor of Design and Master of Design with distinction from Harvard Graduate School of Design, where she was awarded the Gerald M. McCue medal for highest academic performance. She earned a Bachelor of Architecture with honors from Carnegie Mellon, where she was awarded the American Institute of Architects Henry Adams Gold Medal. A recognized expert in architectural technology, she has been interviewed by media outlets, including the Washington Post, the New York Times, the BBC, NPR, the Boston Globe, and the Wall Street Journal.