Peter Raab

Peter Raab is an Associate Professor and Registered Architect (LEED AP) at Texas Tech University's Huckabee College of Architecture, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate design studios, coordinates the architectural technology sequence, and curates the Materials Library.

His educational background includes:

• Sustainable Design Specialization (S.D.S.) from the University of Texas at Austin
• Master of Architecture (M. Arch) from the University of Texas at Austin
• Bachelor of Design in Architecture from the University of Florida

Raab's research centers on cultural sustainability through phenomenological exploration of place and material resonance in architectural design. He pioneers haptic, hands-on pedagogical methods to integrate ecological awareness and poetic materiality into construction processes, demonstrated through internationally recognized design-build projects across diverse contexts from the Sonoran Desert to Malawi.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Winner of the 2012 Sukkah City: Austin Competition (Rope House)
• Dr. Jones Award for Excellence in Teaching (2015-2016)
• Hemphill-Wells New Professor Excellence in Teaching Award (2016)
• Big XII Faculty Fellowship for Research in 'Integrative Design Models for Architectural Education' (2017)

Raab mentors students like Mario Ramos, who won First Prize in the 2016 ACSA/AISC Steel Student Competition. He leads interdisciplinary teams for humanitarian projects including The Grace Center in Malawi, and founded both Austin Design Collaborative and Raab Architects to advance material-focused architectural interventions. His curriculum innovations have transformed Texas Tech's technology sequence through experiential learning.