Brien Baker

Brien Baker is a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He also owns Simple City Studio (SCS), an architectural practice specializing in energy-efficient, low-carbon, and affordable housing solutions. SCS collaborates with Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity to address home ownership affordability challenges.

His teaching focuses on architecture, energy efficiency, and landscape design at UMass Amherst and the Boston Architectural College. He has also conducted numerous workshops.

Research interests include sustainable architectural practices and affordable housing innovation. No specific grants or awards are documented in the provided text.

His professional studio, Simple City Studio, serves as a key extension of his practical work in community-focused design.