Eve Klein

Eve Klein, PhD, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor teaching in the Social Science and Cultural Studies Department, and the Undergraduate and Graduate Architecture programs. She is an architectural design researcher, professor, and independent scholar specializing in the social and psychological impact of the built environment. Her work focuses on how social science methodologies can enrich design processes, particularly in cultural institutions and higher education settings.

Eve’s doctoral research investigated informal learning environments in higher education, highlighting their role in fostering inclusion and promoting social equity. She brings this expertise to her teaching, where she leads seminars on Environmental Psychology, Urban Studies, and Community Engagement, along with a workshop on Embodiment and Design.

In addition to her academic work, Eve trains designers and organizational leaders to develop rigorous research processes that leverage data for informed decision-making and design. She also collaborates with designers, architects, and engineers on project-based initiatives, integrating research-driven insights into practice.

Eve serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Design Trust for Public Space and is the co-founder of the Social Science + Architecture Committee for the American Institute of Architects NY Chapter. Previously, she was Assistant Vice President of Strategic Assessment, Planning & Design at New York University. She holds a BA from Vassar College, a Master of Architecture from UCLA, and a PhD in Environmental Psychology from the Graduate Center, CUNY. Her interdisciplinary approach advances ethical, inclusive, and impactful design practices.

PhD, Environmental Psychology, Graduate Center, City University of New York

MArch, University of California, Los Angeles

BA, American Culture, Vassar College