Dr. Richard Garber

Instructor

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Biography

Richard Garber, AIA, is a co-founder of GRO Architects, where he focuses on integrating emerging technologies that respond to client needs and enhance project complexity through collaboration across disciplines. Under his leadership, GRO has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the AIA New Jersey Honor Award for its micro-housing project, Nest, in 2022, and a Merit Award for the Montgomery Mosque in 2024. Garber's work also includes large-scale planning proposals, exemplified by earning a Bronze Medal for Excellence in Planning in Wuhan, China, in 2015. His significant contributions to design literature include the book 'BIM Design: Realizing Creative Potential' and the journal issue 'AD Closing Gap: Information Models and Contemporary Design Practice'. His most recent publication, 'Building Futures: Technology, Ecology, Architectural Practice', was released in 2023 by Wiley. Garber lectures globally and has held positions at notable institutions including guest lectures at the Harbin Institute of Technology. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University. Richard is a licensed architect in several states, including New York, Colorado, and New Jersey.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Stuart Weitzman School of Design • Philadelphia, PA

Lectures on architecture and design, integrating technologies and ecological practices.

Co-founder

— Present

GRO Architects • New Jersey

Leads architectural projects and planning initiatives, advocating for innovative design solutions.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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