Peter Suen

Peter Suen is a Lecturer in Architecture at Academy of Art University in San Francisco, a role he has held since 2015. He holds a Master of Architecture from UC Berkeley, a JD from Stanford Law School (2002), and a Master of Science in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University (2004). Prior to academia, he worked as an intellectual property attorney and software developer.

His research focuses on systems of intelligence—spanning analog computation, slime mold behavior, and AI—and their application to architectural design. He explores how non-human information-processing systems can reshape human-centric design practices. His work bridges architecture with computational theory, materials innovation, and interdisciplinary design methodologies.

• Awards: Eisner Prize for Architecture, Henry Adams AIA Medal

No grants or formal advising records are explicitly detailed in the provided text. He coordinates the Emerging Technologies group at Academy of Art University, fostering innovation in design and building technologies across residential and commercial projects.