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Professor Erich Connell is a faculty member at the University of Southern Mississippi, specializing in Architecture and Construction Management. With over 24 years of combined teaching experience in these disciplines, he emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration through Design-Build methodologies. His professional background includes 10 years of architectural practice, informed by his degrees in Architecture and a BA from Texas A&M University-College Station (1979), BARCH from CUNY City College (1980), MARCH from the University of Texas at Austin (1986), and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University-College Station (1996).
- Education:
- PhD in Architecture, Texas A&M University-College Station (1996)
- MARCH, University of Texas at Austin (1986)
- BARCH, CUNY City College (1980)
- BA, Texas A&M University-College Station (1979)
Connell’s research focuses on experiential learning—rooted in his doctoral work and early mentorship by Rodney Hill—and naturalistic inquiry within architectural education. He advocates for sustainable design practices, as seen in his course Living Green: Sustainable Study Abroad to the Netherlands, and integrates real-world building experiences into curricula. His expertise also spans construction cost estimating and curriculum development, reflecting his dual disciplinary background.
He is affiliated with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Fluent in English and German, Connell enjoys studying architecture globally, particularly in regions with notable architectural heritage, alongside interests in beautiful cars and baseball.
