Thomas Moran

Thomas Moran is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. As a practicing architect and designer, he collaborates with firms such as Thing Thing, Dreamsz, and T+E+A+M, focusing on material experimentation and fabrication.

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (University of Illinois), Master of Architecture (Yale University)

His research centers on material perception in architectural contexts, blending solo projects with collaborative practices. Recent work includes the Climate Futures Exhibition (2024) and the Post Rock project, which secured an NSF Partnerships for Innovation Technology Translation Grant in 2023.

Article trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches to materiality, fabrication, and urban sustainability.

Scientific Awards

• Architectural League Prize

Moran teaches courses in architectural design, construction, and thesis studios. He was a 2009–2010 Muschenheim Fellow at Taubman College and co-edited Perspecta 41, Yale's architectural journal.