David Carli

David Carli serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair of the Architecture and Design program at Alfred State College, where he has held academic appointments since 2007. His leadership combines 16+ years of academic service with continuous professional practice as a Design Consultant at Flynn Battaglia Architects since 2007.

His educational background includes:

• Master of Architecture, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1990
• BPS Architecture, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1986
• AAS Prototype Modelmaking, Genesee Community College, 1985

Professor Carli's expertise spans architectural design, building technology, and prototype modelmaking, informed by 35+ years of professional practice across multiple architectural firms. His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning and industry relevance, directly integrating current professional standards into curriculum development. The Architecture and Design program under his leadership maintains strong connections to architectural practice through his ongoing consultancy work and extensive industry network.

As Department Chair, Professor Carli oversees all academic operations while maintaining active industry engagement. His dual roles ensure program alignment with employer needs in architectural technology fields, providing students with practical skills and professional exposure. His career trajectory from industry practitioner to academic leader exemplifies the college's applied learning mission.