Aletha Lippay

Aletha Lippay

Professor of Practice in Interior Design 

E-Mail: aletha.lippay@ndsu.edu

Office: E. Morrow Lebedeff Hall 178G

Phone: (701) 231-7355

Education:

  • Master of Science. Minnesota State University Moorhead, Educational Leadership. Specializaon in Higher Education. (2024).
  • Bachelor of Science. Minnesota State University Moorhead, Project Management. Minors in Construction Management and Operations Management. 2020. 
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts. Adrian College, Interior Design. Minors: Business Administration and Spanish. 2002.

Biography

Aletha M. Lippay has practiced as an interior designer and project manager for more than twenty years. She specializes in leading and designing residential new home construction, addition and remodel projects. Additionally, Aletha has designed and managed commercial projects including new and reconfigured offices, retail fits-ups, and healthcare spaces.

Courses Taught

  • 151 Design Fundamentals
  • 161 Introduction to Manual Drafting
  • 365 CADD for Interiors
  • 353 Interior Design Studio IV-Large Scale Contract Design

 

Teaching Experience

  • Assistant Professor of Practice, Interior Design, North Dakota State University, 2023 - Present
  • Instructor, Interior Design, North Dakota State University, 2022 - 2023

Selected Publications, Recent Research, and Presentations

  • Lippay, A. M. (2003). A Language Understood: Art Deco's Enduring Appeal, 1925 - 2000.
The Gregory Loft: The Revival of Art Deco. Detroit Area Art Deco Society, 87-93.
  • Lippay, A. M. (2004, March 22). Mies vs. Martha: The Juxtaposition of the Barcelona Chair and the Lolling Chair. [Conference presentation]. Eastern Michigan University Graduate Research Fair, Ypsilanti, MI, United States.

  • Lippay, A. M. (2004). Conservation Report: Ann Arbor Bus Depot / Eastern Michigan
Motor Bus Terminal. Eastern Michigan University Archives, Box 9, Disk 35.
  • Lippay, A. M. (2005, March 28). Pierce Hall Adaptive Use. [Conference presentation].
Eastern Michigan University Graduate Research Fair, Ypsilanti, MI, United States.

Professional Memberships & Associations

  • Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC), Professional Member
  • National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), Member
  • National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), Member
  • North Dakota Interior Designers (NDID), Professional Member
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