Allison is recognized for civic projects which are carefully crafted and inherently defensible against climate challenges. She leads practice and research at unabridged.

Allison earned a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Texas anda Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Southern California. She has licenses in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. She has taught architecture at the University of Texas, Louisiana State University, and Tulane University.

Allison serves on the American Institute of Architects Committee on Climate Action and Design Excellence. She was the first LEED-Accredited Professional in Mississippi.

Publications include: AIA Resilient Project Process Guide. Washington DC, 2022.

AIA Climate Action Business Playbook, Buro Happold, Lake Flato, SustainablePerformance Institute, and unabridged Architecture. Washington DC, 2022.

Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Natural Hazard Science, “Adapting to Climate-Sensitive Hazards through Architecture.” London, 2017.

“The Role of Designers in Advancing Resilience,” Optimizing Community Infrastructure. Elsevier, 2019.