HELEN TURNER LEED AP, NCIDQ No. 25491 Assistant Professor helen.turner@uky.com EDUCATION University of Cincinnati I Cincinnati, Ohio Master of Science in Architecture 2009-2011 Ohio University I Athens, Ohio Major: Interior Architecture I Minor: Art Bachelor of Science in Human and Consumer Sciences 2000-2005 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Academic Appointments: University of Kentucky I College of Design I School of Interiors Assistant Professor I 2013 - present University of Kentucky I College of Design I School of Interiors Instructor I 2011-2013 Professional Certification: NCIDQ certified I number: 025491 I 2009 LEED certification Accredited Professional I 2009 Professional Practice: PARP:PS (Pompeii Archaeological Research Project: Porta Stabia) I Pompeii, Italy project team member I 2010 Vocon, Inc. I Cleveland, Ohio project designer I 2007-2009 Craig E. Dillon, AIA Architects I Springfield, Ohio interior design project lead I 2005-2007 & 2009-2011 RESEARCH Scholarly Presentations / Public Lectures: Cultivating Place : Design Thinking and Practice Rooted in a Campus Community Garden IDEC Annual Conference, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Accepted for presentation : 03. 2016 A Campus Community Garden : cultivating cultural diversity and sustainability through creation of place Twelfth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability 01. 2016 I with Krista Jacobsen, PhD Hybridizing History: Strategically Merging Virtual Experiences with Interpersonal Encounters to Facilitate Multimodal Learning Kentucky Convergence Conference 11. 2015
Hybridizing Design History: Strategically Merging Virtual Experiences with Interpersonal Encounters to Facilitate Multimodal Learning IDEC Midwest Regional Conference 10. 2015 Digital Leap: History + Theory Online IDEC Midwest Regional Conference 10. 2015 I with Patrick Lee Lucas, PhD Cultivating Place : a community based garden design Poster at the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education, Sustainability Symposium 05. 2015 Expanding the history of interior design practice through ancient Roman space and decoration Raison D Etre II: Crafting a Global History of Interior Decoration and Design Symposium 03. 2014 Workplace Environments: strategies and benefits by design Webinar for The Institute for Workplace Innovation (IWIN) 03. 2013 I with Joe Rey-Barreau and Rebekah Radtke Interior Design Interventions in a Campus Community IDEC Annual Conference, Pecha Kucha Night: Creative Teaching Ideas 02. 2013 I with Rebekah Radtke Refereed Journal Articles / Books / Book Chapters: Cultivating a Sustainable Campus Community Garden through Creation of Place The International Journal of Sustainability Education I awaiting report 2016 Research Grants / Contracts / Awards: Faculty Development Blended Track Award University of Kentucky elearning Innovation Initiative (elii) Program I Awarded $4,000 2. 2016 The Design Drive (PI) University of Kentucky elearning Innovation Initiative (elii) I Awarded $34,233 12. 2015 I with Patrick Lee Lucas, PhD Cultivating Place for a Sustainable Community: Revitalizing the Shawneetown Community Garden (PI) University of Kentucky 2014 Sustainability Challenge Grant I Awarded $15,000 11. 2014 I with Krista Jacobsen, PhD Sessions / Panels / Paper Reviews: Changing the Course of History IDEC Annual Conference, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning I Panelist 03. 2015 page 2 of 5
TEACHING Undergraduate Courses Taught at the University of Kentucky: ID 121 : Interiors Foundation Studio An introduction to the design process and creative problem solving. Class assignments and discussions focus on theories of two and three dimensional design, spatial definition and organization, and provide a context for analyses of how design interacts with ecological, social, economic and cultural contexts. The course is comprised of daily instruction periods and weekly lectures. Weekly lectures will introduce ideas, case studies, and approaches. Students are also introduced to concepts of design communication and teamwork structures and dynamics. Studio, lecture, research, drawings, models, sketches, written components and field trips. ID 161 : History & Theory of Interior Environments A historical survey of the development of interior design and the decorative arts from pre-history to the 19th century. Emphasis is on the principles of aesthetic philosophy and design theory and the socio-economic, political, and environmental influences affecting the design of the built environment. Lectures, visuals, readings, discussions, historical analysis, research and field trips. ID 162 : History & Theory of Interior Environments A historical survey of the development of interior design and the decorative arts from the 19th century to the present. Emphasis is on the principles of aesthetic philosophy and design theory and the socio-economic, political, and environmental influences affecting the design of the built environment. Lectures, visuals, readings, discussions, historical analysis, research and field trips. ID 222 : Interior Design Studio II The application of design thinking to studio problems in interior design. Scenariobuilding with emphasis on human response to the interior environment. Interior modeling in various media and drawing skills required. Studio experiences, analyses, discussions, readings and field trips. ID 263 : Introduction to Digital Media An introduction to various digital media used as a tool within the design professions. Lecture, studio, readings, problem solving, research, field trips. ID 321 : Interior Design Integrated Studio Continuation of the studio sequence with particular focus on interior design projects at varying levels of complexity. Design problems will correspond to real-world design opportunities in differing areas of interior design specialization (i.e., corporate, hospitality, retail, residential, etc.) Sustainable design issues will be explored. ID 365 : Interior Finish Materials An analysis and evaluation of interior design finish materials and production methods. Emphasis on health safety and wellness factors; performance attributes; site/user requirements; and sustainability. Lectures, discussions, field trips, research, and analyses. ID 375 : Interior Material and Construction: Detailing A continuation of ID 365 with emphasis on specification and graphic detailing of interior space including architectural finish materials, furniture, fixtures, and equipment. page 3 of 5
ID 421 : Interiors Studio V Research and programming for a project focusing on Healthcare. Incorporates written, graphic and oral communication, digital media, studio experiences, field research, analyses, discussions, readings and site visits. ID 422 : Interior Senior Thesis Detailed research and programming for a comprehensive studio project. Development of a strong conceptual proposal with written, graphic, and oral presentation. Studio experiences modeling analyses and discussions, readings and field trips. Includes custom design, specifications and working drawings. ID 470 : Interior Design Advanced Problem Solving & ID 471 : Comprehensive Interior Design Studio (taught concurrently) Studio problems in interior design related to institutional facilities and/or specialized populations, such as education, healthcare and the elderly. Includes custom design, specifications, models and working drawings. Studio experiences, analyses, discussions, readings and field trips. Masters Project Committees: Katherine Wilborne : title to be determined I expected graduation : 2017 Elizabeth Harr : title to be determined I expected graduation : 2016 Mallory Hall : Maximizing Experience Through the Designed Environment at Rupp Arena & the Lexington Center I 2013 Software / Programs / Techniques Used in Teaching & Research Projects: AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, Podium, FormZ, Microsoft Office, hand sketching, hand rendering, model building Awards for Teaching: Guest Lectures: Design Instructor of the Year I University of Kentucky I 2013 University of Kentucky I School of Interiors I DES 100 : Design in Your World University of Kentucky I School of Interiors I ID 101 : Introduction to Interior Design University of Kentucky I School of Interiors I ID 102 : The Interior Design Profession University of Kentucky I College of Design Summer Career Discovery Program SERVICE University Service: Undergraduate Council I University of Kentucky I 2016 - present UK Core Faculty Research Group Member I University of Kentucky I 2011-2013 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition Judge I University of Kentucky I 2012 page 4 of 5
College Service: Nominating Committee Member I University of Kentucky I 2012 - present Lectures & Exhibits Committee Member I University of Kentucky I 2011 - present Department Service: Materials & Material Lab Coordinator I University of Kentucky I 2013 - present Interior Design Student Association (IDSA) Advisor I University of Kentucky I 2011-2014 Spring Shadowing Program Co-Chair I University of Kentucky I 2011-2013 page 5 of 5