About

W. Geoff Gjertson, AIA is an architect and associate professor in Lafayette. Prof. Gjertson graduated from Rice University in 1992 with a Masters of Architecture degree. He currently teaches the Professional Practice sequence of courses as well as third and fourth-year Architectural Design at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Prof. Gjertson is the director of the Building Institute, a “hands-on” design/build program which serves the community. Prof. Gjertson has practiced architecture since 1994 and is licensed in the state of Louisiana. His private practice work such as the Golden Residence and previous work with Holly and Smith Architects such as the Columbia Theatre, Rolling Residence and the SLU Classroom Building have won several state and regional awards. His work has been published in Professional and Academic Journals such as Architectural Record and The Journal of Interior Design.