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James Rose

Director of the Institute for Smart Structures, University of Tennessee

Director of the Institute for Smart Structures, University of Tennessee James Rose AIA is director of the Institute for Smart Structures and a distinguished Lecturer and adjunct assistant professor of the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design. A faculty member since 2004, James is the recipient of numerous awards for his teaching and built work including an Architect Magazine R+D Award, an AIA Innovation in Technology Award, and recognition as a Design Intelligence Most Admired Educator. In addition, he has co-authored papers on building technology with colleagues at UT and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. James is an architect, educator and industrial designer with a keen interest in the intersection of material and process. His research and practice focus on sustainability, design/build education and the architectural implications of emerging technologies. Recent regional projects with global significance include the world’s first net-zero 3D printed polymer building with ORNL and SOM and a collaboration with Local Motors Industries focusing on parametric design and additive manufacturing at architectural scale.