Julia Woznicki

Julia Woznicki is an architectural designer whose work is grounded in ecological systems, material research, and community-centered design. Her approach integrates scientific inquiry with design practice, emphasizing regenerative strategies, biomimicry, and the development of circular, biogenic material systems.

She earned her Master of Architecture from RISD, where her research focused on sustainable practices, biocomposites, and regenerative design. Her thesis explored water preservation methods and biomimetic principles through the development of hemp-based building materials. She completed a fellowship through the Hyundai Motor Group and RISD partnership exploring advanced biodesign, with a focus on multiscalar water collection mechanisms of moss species. 

Prior to pursuing architecture, Julia earned her BS in conservation biology and worked with organizations including the Nature Conservancy and the United States Forest Service with a focus on urban environmental conservation. She also served as a volunteer with the Peace Corps in Paraguay, where she led collaborative initiatives in reforestation, environmental education, and community development projects guided by local needs. These experiences shaped her understanding of the environmental impacts of material extraction and the necessity of aligning the built environment with existing ecological systems.

Across her work, her approach remains rooted in a holistic and multidisciplinary framework, with an emphasis on ecological integration, thoughtful material use, and the potential for design to support resilient and adaptive futures.

Julia currently works as an architectural designer with Jack Ryan Architect and is part of an ongoing collaboration with the University of the Azores, contributing to research on the use of invasive algae species for circular material systems and plastic alternatives.