Jason Montgomery

Jason Montgomery is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies at the School of Architecture and Planning, Catholic University of America. He is also a practicing architect and principal at Truong Montgomery Architect. With a professional degree from the University of Notre Dame (1992), he has worked internationally on significant projects including the extension to Selwyn College of Cambridge University and the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve.

Professor Montgomery's educational background includes:

• Master of the Arts in Architecture, University of Wales at Cardiff
• Graduate Diploma in Architecture, Prince of Wales’s Institute for Architecture
• Bachelor of Architecture, University of Notre Dame

Professor Montgomery's research centers on urban morphology and traditional architectural design. He explores place-based sustainability, spatial typologies, and combats urban social stratification through analytical modeling. His work integrates historical analysis with contemporary urban challenges, focusing on post-COVID city reimagining and ecological stewardship, as evidenced in his contributions to Sephardic palace studies and Brooklyn civic infrastructure research.

His recent publications (2020-2024) reveal a consistent focus on urban housing crises, spatial equity, and post-pandemic urban space transformation. Montgomery bridges architectural theory with practical design solutions, emphasizing Brooklyn's public spaces and systemic housing challenges. His scholarship demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of historical cartography, social infrastructure, and sustainable urban development frameworks.

Professor Montgomery has received the following recognition:

• Futures Fellow, City University of New York Graduate Center (2021)

With extensive teaching experience at Notre Dame, Yale, and CUNY institutions, Montgomery has organized symposia on Brooklyn's urban development and affordable housing. His role as Associate Dean for Graduate Studies involves significant oversight of academic programs and curriculum development, though specific student advising details are not publicly documented. He has contributed to architectural pedagogy through text-based learning methodologies and place-based educational frameworks.

As a board member of CNU NYC and principal at Truong Montgomery Architect, he leads design projects and collaborates through international conferences on 21st-century urban complexity. His professional practice and academic work converge in examining materiality, tectonics, and the social dimensions of urban space.