Nat M. Zorach

Nat M. Zorach serves as a Teaching Specialist in Construction Management within Michigan State University's School of Planning, Design and Construction.

His educational credentials include:

• B.A. in German Literature, Grinnell College (2010)
• Certificate in Financial Technology, New York University (2019)
• Certificate in Commercial Real Estate, Cornell University (2019)
• Certificate in Water Risk Management, Columbia University (2020)
• Certificate in Data Science for Mobility, Wayne State University (2021)
• M.B.A., American University (2021)

Zorach's research integrates construction management with sustainable urban development, focusing on equitable decarbonization of the built environment through affordable housing initiatives and adaptive reuse strategies. His work bridges real estate finance, modular construction techniques, and utility decarbonization programs to address climate challenges in urban settings.

His professional recognition includes:

• StartingBloc Social Innovation Fellow (2020)
• Urban Land Institute Larson Fellow, Detroit (2023-2024)

With over a decade of contributions to urban sustainability through "The Handbuilt City" platform, Zorach has developed community programs including Detroit Home Mortgage and the Detroit Climate Action Plan. His industry collaborations span Southwest Solutions, City of Detroit, Exelon, Consumers Energy, and ADL Ventures on utility decarbonization and modular housing strategies. He actively participates in German-American exchange programs like POCACITO and sustainable mobility initiatives.