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Michael Koch received his architectural education from the University of Kentucky, College of Architecture. He established Michael Koch and Associates Architects in 1983 and maintains his office in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is the recipient of numerous AIA Kentucky Design Awards including the Distinguished Firm Award of Design and an affiliate professor with UK's Lewis Honors College and the College of Engineering Center for Visualization and Virtual Environments. Gregory Luhan holds a University Research Professorship and is a nationally recognised architect, scholar, author, professor and academic leader whose work investigates how design, emerging digital technologies, critical theory, pedagogy, practice and academic-industry partnerships intersect. He earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech, Master of Architecture from Princeton University, and doctorate at Texas A&M University. Dr. Luhan teaches Architecture and Historic Preservation digital studios and seminars on design theory, systems thinking and design computing. Dr. Luhan's professional practice includes award-winning, research-driven projects which enabled him to forge collaborative relationships with disciplines outside architecture, most notably engineering, education, business, physics, arts & sciences, and the fine arts.