Eric Watson

Eric Watson serves as a Lecturer at the School of Architecture within the College of Arts and Architecture at Montana State University. Based in Cheever Hall 238, he maintains student office hours Wednesdays 10am-12pm and teaches architectural design studios across undergraduate and graduate levels through Fall 2025.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Montana State University, 2001
• Master of Architecture, Montana State University, 2001

Research Focus: His work centers on Biomimicry and Biophilic Design principles, integrated with Sustainable Design methodologies and Data-Driven Design approaches to inform architectural pedagogy and practice.

Professional Credentials:

• American Institute of Architects (AIA) Member
• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Certified
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

Teaching Portfolio: Current instruction includes Architectural Design I-V sequences (ARCH 253-457), Building Construction (ARCH 340), Comprehensive Design Studio (ARCH 558), and Master's Studio Projects (ARCH 560-561), with recurring professional paper critique courses (ARCH 577).