Dr. Eric Nulman

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Biography

Eric Nulman is an architect, educator, and civic leader based in Los Angeles. Since joining the University of Southern California's School of Architecture as an adjunct associate professor in January 2011, he has maintained a practicing architecture career that began in 1999, specializing in a diverse range of project types including cultural, institutional, commercial, sports, entertainment, retail, multi-family housing, historic preservation, and custom single-family residences. Early in his career, he worked with renowned design firms led by Pritzker Prize winners such as Thom Mayne and Jean Nouvel. His teaching philosophy, termed 'Pedagogy Full Scale', focuses on developing students' understanding of material use through 1:1 construction prototypes. Nulman has received multiple awards for his teaching excellence, including the 2012 New Faculty Teaching Award from ACSA/AIAS. He has also contributed to the field through various peer-reviewed papers presented at renowned international conferences. With a commitment to civic engagement, he has served in various roles in planning commissions and architectural forums, aiming to improve the urban environment through informed discussions on design.

Research Interests

Material-Centered Design Architectural Pedagogy Prototyping Civic Engagement in Architecture

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California School of Architecture • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching material-centered design studios and courses on materials and construction technology.

Courses

Arch 500a_Comprehensive Architectural Design Arch 202b_Architectural Design II Arch 102a_Architectural Design Arch 102b_Architectural Design Arch 105_Fundamentals Design Computation Arch 202a_Architectural Design II Arch 211_Materials Methods Building Construction Arch 302a_Architectural Design III Arch 302b_Architectural Design III Arch 402a_Architectural Design IV Arch 511_Building Systems: Materials Construction Arch 605_Graduate Architecture Design II Arch 611_Advanced Building Systems Integration Arch 705_Advanced Graduate Architecture Design – Topics

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.