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Brian Grieb, AIA, LEED BD+C, serves as a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at Morgan State University's School of Architecture and Planning. He is also co-founder of GriD Architects, a Washington, D.C.-Baltimore design firm specializing in culturally resonant architecture across educational, residential, institutional, and commercial sectors. His practice philosophy emphasizes place-based design, technical precision, and emotional resonance through urban infill and adaptive reuse projects.
Education:
- B.S., University of Maryland
- Certificate in Urban Design, University of Maryland
- M.Arch, University of Maryland
Research Focus: Professor Grieb's scholarship centers on Design Professional Practice, Design/Build methodologies, and Materiality, exploring holistic integration of design and construction processes. His work bridges sustainable design principles with hands-on material innovation, manifested through internationally acclaimed student-led design/build projects that transform theoretical knowledge into tangible community impact.
Professional Recognition:
- Recipient of 25+ American Institute of Architects design awards
- Chesapeake Bay AIA Honor Award (2019) for GriD Architects
- International acclaim for student design/build initiatives
Academic Leadership: Grieb teaches foundational courses including ARCH 103 (Communication Skills), ARCH 208 (Building Materials), and ARCH 561 (Architecture Practices, Law & Management), emphasizing craft mastery from inception through construction. As a national speaker on sustainable design and material innovation, he connects classroom theory with professional practice through his active architectural firm, maintaining dual expertise in academia and industry.
Professional Affiliations: Member of American Institute of Architects, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and Build Technology Educators Society.
