Melba R. Widmer, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Interior Design
213 Latham Hall
(319) 273-2675
E-mail: Melba.Widmer@uni.edu

Education

• Ph.D., Interior Design, University of Minnesota
• M.A., Interior Design, University of Iowa
• B.A., Related Design, University of Iowa

Teaching Areas

• History of Architecture, Interiors, and Furniture
• Residential and Commercial Design
• Building Codes, ADA, Life Safety Issues
• Presentation Techniques
• Business  and Professional Practices
• Internships

Research Interests

• Exploring relationships between belief system, way of life and house form.
  • Particular interest in the Amish.
• Theoretical framework of house Form determinants.
• Social and cultural history of architecture, interiors, and furnishings.
• Parental values and their influence on a child's perception of home
• Historic preservation, restoration and rehabilitation efforts

Professional Memberships

• Interior Design Educators Council
• National trust for Historic Preservation
• Phi Upsilon Omicron
• Omicron Nu