Elizabeth Joyce
Education
Elizabeth "EB" Joyce is a graduate of the University at Buffalo (UB) holding a Masters of Real Estate Development (MSRED). She is also an alumna of Alfred State College where she received both a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) and an Associates in Interior Design. In April of 2024, EB completed her National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Certification, the most widely recognized qualification for Interior Designers within the United States.
Teaching Overview
At Alfred State EB teaches a variety of architecture and interior design courses which have included: DSGN 2204 Interior Design Studio 1, DSGN 2304 Interior Design Studio 2, ARCH 3104 Design Studio 1, ARCH 5306 Design Studio 3, DSGN 1433 Furniture + Finishes, DSGN 1443 Color, Lighting + Acoustics, ARCH 7003 Environmental Controls 2, ARCH 4013 Municipal Codes + Regulations, ARCH 6306 Studio 4 Historic Preservation Studio, ARCH 7306 Design Studio 5 Urban Design Studio and ARCH 5901 STAR Center Civic Engagement.
Professional Experience
EB has experience working in the fields of architecture, interior design, and real estate development. Her last professional position was held at HUNT-eas where she was a commercial interior designer leading projects primarily in the K-12 division. Before working as an interior designer, EB worked at PathStone Corporation where she assisted developers with affordable housing market research, grant writing and applications. In April of 2024, EB completed her National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Certification, the most widely recognized qualification for Interior Designers within the United States
Research
EB’s recent research includes the architectural documentation of historical farmstead properties within the Finger Lakes Region which began in May 2025 alongside her husband, Shane Joyce, who is also an Assistant Professor in the Architecture and Design Department.
Service
EB currently serves as the Program Coordinator for Interior Design and as the faculty advisor for both the Women in Architecture and Design Club (WIAD) and for the Southern Tier Architectural Resource (STAR) Center where she is able to help guided students through civic engagement and service-based projects within the community. She is an Educator Professional Member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and sits on the IIDA NY Rochester City Center Board as the Co-Chair of Student Development.
EB currently resides in Rochester, NY with her husband, daughter and dog where she hopes to one day finish restoring their 1927 Colonial Revival home. In her free time EB enjoys growing flowers and veggies, hiking in the Finger Lakes and supporting the local Rochester music scene. While she considers herself a “Jill of All Trades”, given her broad range of experience, EB is most passionate about teaching the next generation and continuing to learn and grow alongside her students in the classroom.