Brad W. Groff

Brad W. Groff, AIA, is an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University where he teaches architecture studios. He is the founding Principal of Building Ground Architecture, specializing in transformative design solutions for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. His professional work emphasizes adaptive reuse, sustainable design, and innovative facade systems. Groff has held roles at prestigious firms including SHoP Architects and Ennead Architects, contributing to high-profile projects such as the Uber Headquarters in San Francisco and the Essex Crossing mixed-use development in NYC.

• Education: Bachelor of Architecture (2002) from Penn State University; Master of Architecture (2007) from Harvard Graduate School of Design
• Teaching Experience: Penn State University, Harvard GSD, Parsons School of Design

His research interests focus on site-specific architecture, material innovation, and the intersection of tectonic culture with architectural expression. Current courses include 48-300 Praxis Studio I (Fall 2024) and 48-640 M.Arch Studio II (Spring 2025), exploring urban infrastructure and cultural flows through architectural interventions.