Norwich Lecture Series: Professor Matt Lutz presents OPTIMISM

Date: 11/8/24 4:00 PM
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Location: Norwich University, Northfield VT or Virtually

OPTIMISM, a presentation by Professor Matt Lutz, a leading advocate for sustainable design, on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 4 PM in Chaplin Hall Gallery. The series is free, open to the public, and a virtual option is available for those unable to attend in person.

Professor Lutz, an associate professor in the School of
Architecture + Art, is celebrated by the School of Architecture +
Art for his remarkable contributions to academia and sustainable

architecture. With a focus on the intersection of high-
performance buildings and affordable housing, Professor Lutz's

work has earned national and international acclaim. His
innovative projects, which marry energy efficiency with
affordable design, are shaping the future of sustainable
architecture.
Professor Lutz’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Fine
Arts in Historic Preservation from the Savannah College of Art
and Design, followed by a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech. Before joining Norwich
University in 2007, he taught at Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture and Urban Studies. His
professional experience includes working with notable firms such as Wright Massey and The
Moon Brothers, alongside maintaining a private architectural practice since 2010.
Professor Lutz holds multiple titles, including Registered Architect (RA) and Certified Passive

House Consultant (CPHC). A key figure in the passive house community, he advocates for high-
performance, sustainable building practices, bringing his expertise and passion into the classroom

to inspire the next generation of architects.
Throughout his career, he has actively served the architectural community, including his current
role on the Vermont Board of Architects. His leadership at Norwich University has been

highlighted by numerous successful projects, including leading an interdisciplinary team in the
U.S. Department of Energy’s 2013 Solar Decathlon Competition, where their prototype house
won the prestigious Byron Stafford Award of Distinction and first-place awards in both
Affordability and Energy Balance.
At Norwich University, Professor Lutz remains an invaluable mentor and educator. He brings a
unique energy and climate-conscious focus to his students’ projects and lays the groundwork for a
future where high-performance and affordable housing is accessible to all.

Contact: Eleanor D'Aponte
Email: edapont@ norwich.edu