Biography

Prof. DeKay specializes in sustainable design theory and tools. He is author of Integral Sustainable Design: transformative perspectives, the first book to apply Integral Theory to design, and primary co-author of Sun, Wind, and Light: architectural design strategies, 3rd ed., which considers the form-generating potential of climatic forces (860+ pages, 2 volumes). Other work focuses on green infrastructure for downtowns and watersheds, urban form for daylighting, and climatic neighborhoods. He has two national AIA teaching awards, won the UT Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence and was recently honored with the UT Chancellor's Award for Research and Creative Achievement. He is a Fulbright Fellow, and co-edits the UT/RedVector online professional program, Sustainable Design and Green Building.