Eric Ward is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Architecture Department at the College of Architecture and Design at Lawrence Technological University, teaching Professional Practice, Construction Systems, and Studio lab courses, and is CoAD’s NCARB Licensing Advisor, and Coordinator of the LTU/NCARB Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure program.

Eric’s 40-year practice experience in Chicago, Boston, and Southeast Michigan spans a wide range of building types, project sizes, and delivery methods, within a similarly diverse set of firm types, business models, and distinctly different practice-cultures. In each of these contexts Eric has led thoughtfully-designed and often complex building projects, managing them equally in both the office and the field, and using them each as opportunities to train professionals and develop firms.

Eric brings these practitioner- and practice-shaping approaches to bear also on his teaching, faculty leadership, and professional engagement, helping to develop mutually supportive practice and educational settings that advance the profession across multiple fronts.