Cynthia Fishman

Cynthia Fishman, AIA | BSpec | NCARB | LEED AP | ACUE | Fitwel Ambassador has an extensive background of 15-years in sustainability and the practice of architecture. Having received her Bachelor of Architecture from Rice University and her Master of Science in Biomimicry from the only accredited program in the world at Arizona State University, she brings vision and leadership to the Biomimicry Design Alliance. Cynthia has also earned the additional accreditation of Biomimicry Specialist (BSpec). She works on all aspects from business development, to biomimicry research, to architectural consulting, to education.

Cynthia teaches biomimicry as an adjunct faculty member at The University of Colorado Denver’s College of Architecture and Planning as well as at The Ecosa Institute at Prescott College. In addition to teaching, she has spoken about biomimicry at numerous conferences including the 2017 USGBC Arizona State Conference (keynote), the 2018 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Trend + Design Center, Arcosanti's conference/festival Convergence in 2018, and at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National’s 2019 Conference on Architecture in Las Vegas. She is also one of the recipients of the 2019 AIA Young Architect Award, the 2018 Engineering News Record (Mountain States Region) Top Young Professionals Award, and AIA Colorado’s Leadership Award in 2015.