Craig Anz, Ph.D., received his Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University, his professional Master of Architecture and Urban Design from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Master of Architectural Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, focusing on architectural theory, criticism, urbanism, and cultural history. He then extended this education with his published dissertation from Texas A&M, titled Critical Environmentalism – Towards an Epistemic Framework for Architecture, Urban Design, and Community Development, emphasizing a composite assemblage of epistemology, critical social theory, environmental discourse, ecosystem resources, architecture, urban design and community development. As such, it engages broader definitions for architecture and design, significantly embodied and epistemologically co-substantiating within a shared, socio-environmental life-place.
Dr. Anz practices as an NCARB architect and teaches architecture, urban design, and graduate research. He has worked professionally on a broad, international range of projects, including art installations, community centers, religious facilities, and mix-use urban projects in complex settings, many of which have received design awards both nationally and internationally, as well as being published in various design journals. His current projects include progressive environmental and socio-economic redevelopment strategies for communities and townships that have suffered from varying degrees of crises. His research and practice engage critical place-making, urban and environmental design, complex socio-environmental patterns, stakeholder engagement, and multi-scale development approaches toward enabling long-term well-being and quality of life for communities and their inhabitants.
Dr. Anz currently serves as a Chair and Professor of Architecture, along with coordinating its nationally accredited program, advancing research, and working with university Community Engagement and Outreach efforts. He looks forward to this opportunity to progress his fidelity toward global design education while conveying a broad array of design methodologies, professional experiences, and community advocacy perspectives. Under his leadership, he hopes to further bridge and advance teaching, research, and service in such ways to support the university’s mission and strategic vision for impactful and transformative scholarly knowledge, pedagogical excellence, community outreach, professional development, and creative innovation.
