Wyly Brown

Wyly Brown is an Assistant Professor at Washington University in St. Louis and founding partner of LBGO architects. He holds a BA in Anthropology and MArch from Harvard University (2006). His academic roles include chairing Architectural Informatics at Technical University Munich and teaching parametric design at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

Education:

• Bachelor of Art in Anthropology
• Master of Architecture, Harvard University (2006)

Research Interests: Focuses on structural optimization, sustainable materials (e.g., bamboo), and parametric design tools. His work bridges historical reconstruction (e.g., medieval cranes, Egyptian obelisks) with modern disaster relief architecture. Combines academic research with professional practice through design-build community projects like St. Louis’s Peace Park.

Awards:

• Sam Fox School Research Grant (2023)
• McDonnell Global Incubator Seed Grant (2022)
• Cited in Smithsonian Magazine (2023)

Advising & Grants: Leads initiatives on carbon-positive materials and urban stormwater management. Collaborates with local communities on placemaking projects. Active in WashU’s Living Earth Collaborative.

Labs/Teams: Directs research in architectural informatics and sustainable timber applications, integrating practice with academic innovation.