Cara Armstrong
- Director, School of Architecture + Art
- Associate Professor
About
Cara Armstrong, an Associate Professor and Director of Norwich University's School of Architecture + Art is a driving force in the field of architecture and design education. She consistently imparts her expertise to students by teaching fundamental courses like AP 111 Fundamentals of Architecture I and AP 118 Fundamentals of Architecture II. Her dedication to fostering architectural literacy and innovative teaching methods has made a substantial impact on architectural education, providing students with a strong foundation in design principles and the profound impact of the built environment.
Cara's research interests span a diverse range of disciplines, from her work in immersive drawing to her investigations into the intersections of neuroscience and architecture. Her studies delve into the cognitive aspects of architectural perception, uncovering how spatial experiences influence human perception. Moreover, her contributions to the field of architecture are enriched by her poetry research and writing, which bring a unique and artistic perspective to architectural discourse. Cara's interdisciplinary approach enriches the architectural community by examining the intricate relationships between design, language, neuroscience, and the power of drawing. Through her teaching and research, she consistently demonstrates a commitment to advancing architectural knowledge while embracing the poetic and artistic aspects of the discipline.
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Poetry, Drew University
Master of Architecture, Columbia University
Bachelor of Environmental Design, Miami University
Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies, Miami University
Courses Taught
AP 111 Fundamentals of Architecture I
AP 118 Fundamentals of Architecture II
AP 434/534 Architecture Seminar in Process
Publications
Cara Armstrong. “Featured Artist.” Platform Review, September 14, 2022, https://www.artsbythepeople.org/platform-review-home/2022/9/14/cara-armstrong.
Armstrong, Cara. A Trick of Living: Poetry and Sketches. Boston and San Francisco: Big Table Publishing, 2020. (author and illustrator)
Armstrong, Cara. Moxie: The Dachshund of Fallingwater. Houston, TX: Bright Sky Press, 2010. (author and illustrator)
In the News
U.S. President Joe Biden appoints Norwich University alum Bill Lenihan ’97, M’10, AIA, NCAR as member to U.S. Commission of Fine Arts
Lenihan to serve a four-year term as one of seven members on the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts with this appointment from President Biden on May 10, 2024.
The Civic Center Committee Partners with Norwich University, Senator Bernie Sanders to Update the Historic Barre Auditorium
The historic Barre Municipal Auditorium has long been a community hub in the city of Barre. Designed by Ruth Freeman, the first female architect in the state of Vermont, it opened its doors in 1939. It has played a variety of roles since then, hosting trade and farm shows, town fairs, concerts, municipal voting polls and state basketball championships. Lately, though, it has been somewhat of a second classroom for Norwich architecture, engineering, and construction management students.