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Tina Govan

Tina Govan graduated from North Carolina State University College of Design with a degree in architecture; then she spent two years teaching her craft as a Peace Corps volunteer in Liberia. Tina went on to earn her master’s of architecture at MIT. After graduation, Tina traveled to Japan and worked for two years in the architecture office of Atelier Zo. Since returning to the United States 15 years ago, she has had her own practice in Raleigh, N.C. Tina is commited to sustainable, affordable design.

Features by this author:
Living Lightly on the MountainOnline Membership Required

A small, day-lit house deep in the Tennessee woods brings one retirement couple closer to their natural surroundings

A Rooftop Deck on an Urban HouseOnline Membership Required

Creative indoor and outdoor living space connect this modern home to its natural, urban surroundings

A $40,000 Kitchen RemodelOnline Membership Required

How do you renovate an entire living space for what would cover only the cost of a typical custom kitchen’s cabinets? Wisely.

Making the Most of a Small Space

These design principles illustrate how to capitalize on a small space and tight budget

A Tiny Addition for a Growing FamilyOnline Membership Required

Dining, living, office, laundry, bathing, sleeping, and storage space built in just 650 sq. ft.

Making a Better RanchOnline Membership Required

An exterior remodel and some thoughtful landscaping give a 1960s dinosaur new life

An Online Construction Diary

Architect Tina Govan posts a virtual progress report for traveling clients