Dustin Altschul

Dustin Altschul brings a technically focused and systems-driven approach to Hungry Architecture, exploring how materials and technology can shape spaces that are efficient, enduring, and expressive. As Principal Architect, he provides leadership grounded in craft, precision, and performance—bridging design experimentation with technical execution.

His work spans interior environments, buildings of diverse typologies, and urban landscapes, where seasoned expertise in digital design and building technics informs thoughtful and resilient designs. Dustin’s approach emphasizes how construction systems, environmental strategies, and computational methods can elevate both design intent and human experience.

As professor of practice at Western Michigan University’s Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation (RID+I), he connects education and practice, mentoring emerging designers in the integration of technology, sustainability, and creative process. His leadership reinforces Hungry Architecture’s commitment to integrity and innovation—combining precision with creativity and grounding each project in both technical clarity and thoughtful experience.

Certifications & Licensure

  • Registered Architect (MI)

  • National Council of Certified Interior Designers (NCIDQ)

  • National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Building and Construction (LEED AP BD+C)

  • Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM)

  • Interior Lighting Design Certificate, Parsons New School of Design

Selected Honors and Accomplishments

  • Vice President of Student Affairs, IIDA Michigan Chapter

  • Advisor, Bronco Construction Research Center

  • Chair, Branch Area Careers Center Architectural Advisory Committee

  • Presenter and panelist on AI-assisted design, fabrication, and building systems innovation.

  • Designer of projects spanning net-zero housing, LEED-certified facilities, and adaptive reuse environments.

Education

  • M.Sc. Computational and Advanced Design (M.Sc. CAD) – University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Bulgaria

  • Master of Architecture (M.Arch) – Lawrence Technological University

  • Master of Urban Design (M.U.D.) – Lawrence Technological University

  • B.S. Architectural Engineering Technology – University of Cincinnati