The Catholic University of America

Matthew L. Geiss

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Director, Thesis
Lecturer

Office: B022A Crough Center
Tel: 202-319-6173
Email: geiss@cua.edu

Courses

  • ARCH603 Digital Architecture/Digital Fabrication Design Studio (Sp 2006)
  • ARCH615 Material Matters (Sp 2006)
  • ARCH206 Techniques in Rapid Prototyping (Fa 2005)
  • ARCH401 Architectural Design III (Fa 2005)
  • ARCH301 Architectural Design II (Su 2006)
  • ARCH401 Architectural Design III (Su 2006)
  • ARCH464 Advanced Topics in CAD (Su 2006)

Education

  • M.Arch., Columbia University, 2005
  • B.Arch., Syracuse University, 2000

Teaching Experience

  • Visiting Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America, 2005-present
  • Visiting Critic, The Catholic University of America, 2005

Professional Experience

  • Muted Trumpet Design Collaborative, Washington, DC, 2006-present
  • Project Designer, STUDIOS Architecture, Washington, DC, 2000-2004
  • Intern/Project Designer, Grater Architects, Clayton, NY, 1997-2000

Awards

  • Education Honor Award, The American Institute of Architects, 2006 - "Digital Design Build Initiative," The Catholic University of America
  • William Kinne Fellowship Prize, Columbia University, 2005

Presentations

  • "Making the Virtual: Reality, The Role of the Architect in the Digital Age," Alumni Continuing Education Program, The Catholic University of America, March 2006

Exhibitions

  • GSAPP End of the Year Show, Columbia University, May 2005
  • Old Town - New Town, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, May-July 2000

Academic Service

  • Member, Solar Decathlon Team, School of Architecture and Planning, 2006-present
  • Member, Digital Technology Committee, 2005-present
  • Member, Exhibits Committee, 2005-present
  • Member, Publications Committee, 2005-present