Pia Sarpaneva Clinical Associate Professor Diploma in Architecture, Helsinki University of Technology psarpane@uark.edu 479/575-6498

Since coming to the University of Arkansas School of Architecture in 2006, Pia Sarpaneva has taught architectural design in first, second and fifth year design studios. Her teaching career began in her native Finland where she taught Basics of Architecture at Helsinki University of Technology from 1989-94. In the United States she has taught at the College of Architecture and Urban Studies in Virginia Tech, teaching across programs and studio levels from 1994-2003. There she received the College Certificate for Excellence in Teaching in 1997 and the Certificate of Appreciation for International Education in 2000. Sarpaneva also taught undergraduate and graduate design studios at Washington University in St. Louis from 2003-2006.

From 1986- 94 Pia Sarpaneva was associated professionally with Helin & Siitonen, one of Finland’s leading design offices. Her main focus was housing design and architectural competitions. A number of these built and unbuilt projects have been published in books, magazines and exhibitions. She served in the editorial board of ARK (Finnish Architectural Review) from 1996-2000.

Sarpaneva has co-chaired and organized seven architectural symposia, directed two academic summer programs, and served as a guest critic in numerous universities.