
Architectural Educator and Writer
Hartford, Connecticut Area

Architectural Educator and Writer
Hartford, Connecticut Area
Michael J. Crosbie has made significant contributions in the fields of architectural journalism, research, teaching, and practice. He has served as an editor at Architecture: The AIA Journal, Progressive Architecture, ArchitectureWeek.com, and is editor-in-chief of Faith & Form, a quarterly journal on religious art and architecture. He is also a frequent contributor to Architectural Record and writes about architecture and design for the Hartford Courant. He is the author of more than 15 books on architecture, including five books for children. Dr. Crosbie is Chairman of the Department of Architecture at the University of Hartford, and has served as an adjunct professor at Roger Williams University and Catholic University. He has also lectured and served as a visiting critic at architecture schools in North America and abroad, including the University of California (Berkeley), the University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, and the Moscow Architectural Institute. Dr. Crosbie is a registered architect in the State of Connecticut and has practiced with Centerbrook Architects & Planners and Steven Winter Associates.
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
2007 — Present (2 years )
Sustains a teaching load of graduate courses in the Master of Architecture program, provides service to the university through committee work, and pursues research in architecture.
(Architecture & Planning industry)
2007 — Present (2 years )
Chief administrator of the Department of Architecture, setting direction of the program, overseeing accreditation assessment and documentation, providing outreach to the architectural community, and representing the department in the College of Engineering, Technology, & Architecture. Supervises full-time and part-time faculty to provide a quality architecture program, accredited by NAAB and ABET, to more than 200 undergraduate and graduate architecture students.
(Architecture & Planning industry)
January 2000 — Present (9 years 11 months)
Commissions, solicits, selects, and edits articles on religious art and architecture from architects, artists, liturgical designers, historians, clergy, theoreticians, congregations, and others involved in the design, creation, and use of environments for worship and spiritual renewal. Also helps to facilitate the Faith & Form International Design Awards program, and publishes the winning projects. Provides direction for the publication and develops themes for quarterly issues.
(Architecture & Planning industry)
1996 — 2007 (11 years )
(Architecture & Planning industry)
1992 — 2006 (14 years )
(Architecture & Planning industry)
1992 — 1995 (3 years )
(Architecture & Planning industry)
1987 — 1992 (5 years )
(Architecture & Planning industry)
1982 — 1992 (10 years )
Doctor of Philosophy , Architecture , 1980 — 1982
Master of Architecture , 1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Science in Architecture , 1974 — 1978
Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture
American Institute of Architects
Connecticut Society of Architects/AIA
Forum for Architecture, Culture, and Spirituality
American Institute of Architects Henry Adams Medal
American Institute of Architects Henry Adams Certificate
Catholic University of America Alumni Achievement Award
Who’s Who in the World, 2000, 2003
Who’s Who in America, 1999-2001
Who’s Who in the East, 1999-2000, 2003
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, 1999-2001, 2003
Who’s Who in Business and Industry, 1999-2000, 2003
William H. Donaldson Award for Editorial Achievement
Jesse H. Neal Merit Certificate for Editorial Achievement
Jesse H. Neal Award for Editorial Achievement
Honorary Diploma, Novosibirsk Institute of Architecture, Russia