James is an architect, educator, and industrial designer whose work explores the intersection of materials, processes, sustainability, and emerging technologies. A faculty member since 2004, he has received numerous awards for teaching and design, including an Architect Magazine R+D Award, an AIA Innovation in Technology Award, and recognition as a Design Intelligence Most Admired Educator. His research and practice include design/build education, parametric design, and additive manufacturing, including collaborations with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, SOM, Local Motors Industries, and Loci Robotics on innovative architectural-scale projects.
Distinguished Lecturer – School of Architecture | College of Architecture and Design