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Kathryn Horne, FAIA, LEED AP
University Architect, emerita; Director Planning Design and Construction, retired
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
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University of North Carolina - Charlotte
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
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A strategic and collaborative leader, Kathryn has 40 years of experience in planning, design and construction for higher education facilities. She served as the University Architect at UNC Charlotte (UNCC) from 2015-2025 and provided leadership for the University’s $500 million capital improvement program as the Director of Planning Design and Construction.
Leading a multidisciplinary team that included planning, project management, space management, real estate and sustainability, Kathryn delivered data-informed and innovative projects aligned with UNCC’s mission and strategic plan. She successfully spearheaded the University’s re-envisioned campus master plan, a comprehensive development plan integrating the University’s goals for academic excellence, research, student experience, and sustainability.
Prior to joining UNCC, Horne was a senior planner at Georgia Institute of Technology. She was previously a partner at The FWA Group – a private architecture and planning firm – where she led the higher education practice team.
Kathryn earned her Bachelor of Architecture from NC State University and Master of Architecture from Clemson University. She is a registered architect and a Leadership in Environmental Design Accredited (LEED) Professional.
Leading a multidisciplinary team that included planning, project management, space management, real estate and sustainability, Kathryn delivered data-informed and innovative projects aligned with UNCC’s mission and strategic plan. She successfully spearheaded the University’s re-envisioned campus master plan, a comprehensive development plan integrating the University’s goals for academic excellence, research, student experience, and sustainability.
Prior to joining UNCC, Horne was a senior planner at Georgia Institute of Technology. She was previously a partner at The FWA Group – a private architecture and planning firm – where she led the higher education practice team.
Kathryn earned her Bachelor of Architecture from NC State University and Master of Architecture from Clemson University. She is a registered architect and a Leadership in Environmental Design Accredited (LEED) Professional.