Lawrence Scarpa

LAWRENCE SCARPA, FAIA, is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Architecture and a renowned architect and sustainability pioneer. He co-founded Brooks + Scarpa, recognized globally for innovative sustainable design and adaptive reuse projects. His work emphasizes creative material applications and coastal urban resilience, addressing climate change impacts.

Affiliations:

• Adjunct Professor, USC School of Architecture
• Principal, Brooks + Scarpa Architects
• Recipient of over 200 major design awards, including the AIA Gold Medal (2022) and the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award

Research & Projects:

• Pioneer in sustainable design, affordable housing, and coastal adaptation strategies
• Notable projects: Salty Urbanism (Miami), The Six Veteran Housing (LA), Mennello Museum of American Art (Orlando)
• Advocacy for urban resilience, low-impact development, and equitable housing

Awards & Recognition:

• ACSA Tau Sigma Delta Gold Medal (2024)
• Recipient of AIA’s Top 50 Architecture Firms rankings
• National and State of California AIA Firm Awards

Teaching & Mentoring:

• Currently teaches ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III (Course 302AL) at USC
• Students: Adrian Aranda & Justin Zhu (ACLA 2x8 Scholarship recipients)

Labs & Collaborations:

• Co-founder of Livable Places, a nonprofit for sustainable urban development
• Research collaborations on climate adaptation (e.g., Salty Urbanism planning)