Tom Lockhart

Tom Lockhart serves as an Assistant Professor of Interior Design at Anderson University's School of Interior Design, a position he began in 2025. A licensed architect with over 28 years of professional experience, he holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University. His expertise spans high-profile projects including airports, corporate headquarters, government centers, and ecclesiastical facilities.

His academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from Auburn University

Professor Lockhart's research integrates Christian faith with design practice, specializing in commercial (corporate), civic, municipal, cultural, and ecclesiastical design. He emphasizes how interior design crafts meaningful human experiences beyond aesthetics—using creativity to solve practical problems while serving as a platform for spiritual witness. His work demonstrates that design solutions can simultaneously fulfill functional requirements and build relational bridges in professional contexts.

Through mentorship, he prepares students for immediate industry impact by simulating real-world workflows, software applications, and documentation standards. His teaching philosophy centers on developing both technical excellence and Christ-centered professionalism, believing graduates should enter careers ready to make tangible contributions from day one.