Kiel Moe

Kiel Moe is a Professor of Practice at the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture at Auburn University. He is recognized for his research and design work focusing on the energetic and material basis of building, with a particular emphasis on sustainability and ecological integration in architectural practices.

• Professional Affiliation: Auburn Mass Timber Collaborative (AMTC)
• Research Focus: Building ecology, material science, and energy systems in architecture.

His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, as highlighted by the establishment of the Mass Timber Collaborative, which unites faculty across colleges for research, education, and outreach in the mass timber industry. Dr. Moe has authored influential publications such as Unless: The Construction Ecology of Seagram Building, Empire, State & Building, and Convergence: An Architectural Agenda for Energy, contributing to discourses on sustainable materials and energy-efficient design.

Dr. Moe's accolades include the Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Helsinki, the Gorham P. Stevens Rome Prize, and the American Institute of Architects National Young Architect Award. He is also a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) and the American Academy of Rome (FAAR).

He plays a pivotal role in advancing Auburn University's leadership in mass timber research through the CADC Seed Grant initiatives and interdisciplinary teams like the Auburn Mass Timber Collaborative, which focuses on expanding research capabilities from molecular to territorial scales.