Kay Edge, associate professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

The emerita title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are approved by the board receive a copy of the resolution and a certificate of appreciation.

A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 22 years, Edge made significant contributions to sustainable architecture through her work on projects such as the Orange County Sustainability Decathlon, advancing solar energy and net-zero systems. In addition, she served as a graduate program chair in the School of Architecture, ensuring excellence in teaching and advising while fostering the academic and professional development of students within the program.

Edge advanced the preservation of architectural history through her service as a board member and treasurer of the International Archive of Women in Architecture. She greatly contributed to architectural innovation through her leadership in the award-winning New River Train Observation Tower design-build project and co-led the creation of a disability-accessible public space overlooking the New River in Radford.

Throughout her career, Edge dedicatedly served students, colleagues, and alumni.

Edge received her bachelor’s degree in philosophy from University of the South Sewanee. She obtained a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech and a Master of Environmental Design from Yale University.

Written by Anja Hemesath, a senior and a student writer for Virginia Tech Marketing and Communications

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