Christopher Lauriat

Christopher Lauriat serves as a Pro-rata Associate Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Architecture and Interior Design at Judson University, where he has taught since 2010. Previously, he spent two years as a guest instructor at Wheaton College specializing in design studio, digital representation, and theory courses.

His academic credentials include a Master of Architecture from Cornell University and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Environmental Engineering from Ball State University. These qualifications underpin his professional expertise in building design and engineering principles.

Lauriat's research and practice focus on ecclesiastical and residential architecture, emphasizing practical applications for religious and domestic spaces. His work bridges academic theory with real-world construction through active industry engagement.

Professionally, he directs Architecture for Church Building Consultants, a Chicagoland design-build firm, maintaining a direct pipeline between classroom instruction and field experience. This dual role informs his teaching methodology and student mentorship approach.