Michael Glynn

Michael Glynn is an Associate Teaching Professor and Second Year UG Studio Coordinator at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) College of Architecture. He serves as the College’s Professional Development Officer and is a licensed architect. Glynn co-directs the second-year undergraduate program focusing on dwelling design, leveraging his professional experience as a former Vice President at Optima, Inc., and founder of a design-build practice. His teaching integrates construction management, development, and urban context insights, particularly through projects in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, where his local expertise enriches student learning.

Education: Alumni of IIT College of Architecture.

Research & Teaching: Expertise in residential design, architectural pedagogy, and the intersection of construction practices with urban environments. His teaching style emphasizes translating complex concepts—like philosophical theories or technical construction methods—into accessible examples, earning him the 2024 Board of Trustees Outstanding Teaching Award.

Awards:

• 2024 Board of Trustees Outstanding Teaching Award

Advising & Grants: Coordinates the second-year B.Arch. program, though no specific grants or student advisees are listed. His design-build practice bridges academic and professional architectural practice.

Labs/Teams: Engages with his own design-build firm and collaborates within IIT’s architecture community, though no formal lab affiliations are detailed.