Karl Daubmann, FAIA, FAAR, is the Interim Provost and a University Distinguished Professor at Lawrence Technological University. An accomplished academic leader, Daubmann is dedicated to advancing the university’s mission by leveraging his background in design thinking to solve complex administrative challenges.

Prior to his appointment as Interim Provost in May 2025, Daubmann served for nine years as the Dean of the College of Architecture and Design. During his tenure, he championed a curriculum immersed in technology and grounded in practice. Prior to joining LTU, he taught at the University of Michigan for 17 years, where he achieved the rank of Tenured Professor and served as Associate Dean. His academic experience is complemented by significant industry leadership; he previously served as the Vice President of Design and Creative Director for Blu Homes, where he managed a multidisciplinary team overseeing bicoastal operations, product development, and project design.

Daubmann is an architect at the forefront of digital design and technology. Recently, he co-founded PLOP (Prototyping Lab for Off-site Prefabrication) with Sara Codarin, a research entity focused on additive manufacturing and circularity to address the housing crisis. He was elevated to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects in 2025 and is a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome. He continues to teach, maintaining a connection to the student experience through courses on Design/Build, AI, and leadership. Daubmann holds a Master of Science in Architectural Studies from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Architecture from Roger Williams University.