Architectural Historian Bridging Architecture, Law, and Education at Harvard
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Harvard UniversityLisa Haber-Thomson is an Instructor in Architecture at Harvard University, specializing in architectural history and the intersection of architecture and law. As a PhD candidate in Architectural History and Theory at Harvard, her research focuses on the relationships between territory, law, and architecture, with her dissertation exploring incarceration architecture across the English Channel from 1642-1945. Haber-Thomson has taught courses in architectural history and design studio at Harvard, including co-teaching "HAA 11: Landmarks of World Architecture" with David Roxburgh. She has also been instrumental in developing online education initiatives, including her work on "The Architectural Imagination," a massive open online course (MOOC) offered through HarvardX. Her diverse background, which includes experience as an architect at Ateliers Jean Nouvel and as a video and sound editor, informs her multidisciplinary approach to teaching architecture. Haber-Thomson's courses likely blend historical analysis, legal perspectives, and practical design considerations, reflecting her unique expertise in the field.