Thomas Mouton

Thomas Mouton, AIA, serves as an Adjunct Professor at the School of Architecture & Design, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, while maintaining an active architecture practice at Architects Design Studio in New Iberia, Louisiana. His Gulf South professional experience provides deep expertise in regional building practices and Building Information Modeling (BIM), enriched by prior work as a furniture and cabinetmaker that instilled strong craft and materiality principles.

Research centers on the convergence of architectural design, craft traditions, and regional context, with specific focus on Design-Build delivery methods to bridge conceptual intent and physical execution. He investigates spatial inhabitation patterns across Southern Louisiana through cultural, historical, and environmental frameworks, emphasizing culturally responsive solutions. Mouton integrates professional practice with academic instruction to cultivate next-generation architects capable of developing locally relevant design innovations.