Adam Petela

Adam Petela is a Lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's School of Architecture and a practicing New York State Registered Architect with 14 years of design experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Binghamton University and a Master of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

His professional work focuses on commercial and hospitality spaces, multi-family rehabilitation projects in low-income neighborhoods, and adaptive reuse initiatives. His pedagogical approach emphasizes verbal communication skills and incorporates students' emotions and life experiences into design education, with design projects often inspired by explorations of art and music.