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Andrew Justin Kranis is a Professor in the College of Architecture at Temple University Rome, specializing in sustainable architecture, urbanism, and historic preservation. He combines resource conservation with innovative urban design, emphasizing spectacle and cultural sensitivity in shaping smarter cities.
Degrees:
- B.A. in English and Asian & African Languages & Literatures, Duke University
- M.A. in Architecture – Architectural Design, Columbia University
His research spans sustainable architecture, urban design, and the integration of theatrical design principles into urbanism. With extensive transnational experience in Europe and Asia, he focuses on cultural context and place specificity in architectural practice.
Scientific Awards:
- Rome Prize Fellow in Historic Preservation and Conservation
Kranis mentors undergraduate and graduate design students, leads multidisciplinary commercial architecture teams, and operates his own architectural practice in New York City and Rome. His expertise covers the full project lifecycle, from conceptual design to long-term preservation and repair.
