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Robert Shuman Jr., AIA LEED AP, serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at Temple University's Tyler School of Art and Architecture, where he taught in the MArch program for over a dozen years and served as Architecture Program Head from 2019 to 2023. With 35+ years of institutional architectural practice, his work emphasizes sustainable design, craft, and environmental impact through both large-scale buildings and small-scale furniture.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Architecture, Temple University, 1982
- Bachelor of Arts, Cornell University, 1973
Rooted in early carpentry and furniture-making training, his research integrates traditional joinery with contemporary techniques across architectural scales. His practice philosophy centers on thoughtful construction balancing physical, economic, and experiential properties to sustain human experience while minimizing environmental impact.
His award-winning projects demonstrate expertise in institutional architecture and sustainable design, including Temple University's Morgan Hall (recipient of three AIA awards), the Shipley School Student Center, and the Salvation Army Kroc Center.
Professional accolades include:
- Bronze Award (2017) from Pennsylvania Chapter AIA
- Honor Award (2015) from Pennsylvania Chapter AIA
- Merit Award for Design Excellence (2012) from Philadelphia Chapter AIA
He maintains a four-decade individual design practice in furniture prototyping and residential construction, frequently collaborating with his wife Joyce Lenhardt using domestic hardwoods and innovative mechanical connectors.
