Catherine Murphy

Education

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  Ulster University

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  BFA Fine Craft Design - Embroidery

  Graduated with Honors

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  Parsons School of Design - The New School

  2009 - 2011

  MFA Interior Design Thesis Prize

  Activities and Societies: Public Programs Assistant School for Constructed Environments at Parsons

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  Parsons School of Design - The New School

  2018 - 2018

  Healthy Materials Lab: Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

  This 4-course online learning program explains the relationship between building materials and the human body and how the choices we make as designers can change people’s lives. The first course in the program gives an introduction to human health and the effects of toxics on our bodies, material basics and what contributes to indoor environment air quality. Course 2 presents toxicity and hazards and the impact of green chemistry on innovation in the chemical industry. Course 3 outlines the… Show more This 4-course online learning program explains the relationship between building materials and the human body and how the choices we make as designers can change people’s lives. The first course in the program gives an introduction to human health and the effects of toxics on our bodies, material basics and what contributes to indoor environment air quality. Course 2 presents toxicity and hazards and the impact of green chemistry on innovation in the chemical industry. Course 3 outlines the paths to designing healthier built environments, from defining health and project goals to finding healthier products. Finally, in Course 4 the discussion surrounds the creation of a framework to facilitate the implementation and execution of healthier products, enabling change making and changemakers! Show less