Sierra Smith is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Architectural Studies and minoring in Studio Arts. Sierra decided to come to the University of Pittsburgh because its built environment was the most aesthetically pleasing to her out of any other school. Even though Sierra initially started the University of Pittsburgh as a pre-med student, her desire for Pittsburgh architecture and her experiences of traveling the world influenced her decision to pursue studying architecture Before attending the University of Pittsburgh, Sierra visited various countries, such as Italy, Spain, Germany, Ireland, and Canada, along with many other Caribbean Islands and US cities. She is passionate about how various types of cultures in different countries and cities shape their built environments and how every building tells a different story. Sierra plans on completing an internship this summer with a Pittsburgh Architectural firm. After graduation, Sierra plans to pursue a Master of Architecture degree and plans to focus on sustainable architecture.
Sierra will be presenting for HAA 1916 at HAAARCH.