Revisiting the Socialist City in Modern Capitalist Society | 2018
Graduate Research Paper, Master of Architecture, University of Pennsylvania, School of Design; Course: The Idea of the Avant-Garde in Architecture, PhD Seminar, Instructor: Joan Ockman

Completed as part of an advanced doctoral seminar open only to Ph.D. students and select non-doctoral candidates with a strong background in architectural history. This paper critically analyzed early 20th-century socialist urban ideals within the context of contemporary global capitalism. Focused on Manfredo Tafuri’s Toward the "Socialist City": U.S.S.R. 1917–28 and the NER Group’s The Ideal Communist City, evaluating their lasting impact on architectural and urban theory.

A Benchmark Study of BIM-Based Whole Building LCA Tools and Processes | 2017
International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development, 7(3–4), 219–229; Joshua Schultz, Kihong Ku, Matt Gindlesparger, James Doerfler

Peer-reviewed study comparing BIM-integrated LCA tools to establish benchmarks for whole-building environmental assessment. The paper highlights key discrepancies in data and workflows, offering best practices for architects and engineers using LCA in early design phases. Cited in over 60 publications and featured in NASA’s ADS via the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics; referenced by organizations and journals such as the American Chemistry Council and the Journal of Cleaner Production.

Meet Joshua & Jacob Schultz | 2025
Bold Journey Magazine

In this interview, I talk about my path through addiction, recovery, and self-reflection, and how those experiences continue to shape my work and creative outlook. I also discuss my collaborative relationship with my brother Jacob, emphasizing the role of emotional honesty, resilience, and shared history in our creative practices.

Community Highlights: Meet Joshua Schultz | 2024
Voyage LA Magazine

In this feature, I reflect on my path from academic research in sustainable design to founding a creative outlet that blends architecture, art, and technology. I discuss the challenges of balancing creative ambition with the evolution of my design philosophy. Above all, the piece emphasizes persistence, self-expression, and reimagining norms through collaborative, intentional design.

Small-Scale Housing Designs in Buildner and Kingspan MICROHOME International Competition | 2024
ArchDaily

My compact housing proposal—designed to maximize livability within a minimal footprint—was featured in the 7th edition of the Buildner + Kingspan MICROHOME Competition. The international competition spotlights sustainable, affordable solutions to the global housing crisis. My entry was selected from submissions by architects and designers representing over 115 countries.

Humans of AI: Joshua Schultz, Architect | 2024
Medium

Featured in a series spotlighting the innovators behind transformative technologies, I discuss my  role as an architect and the creator of Dalia—a tool that leverages generative AI to promote sustainable building practices. Dalia empowers users to make informed choices in design, fabrication, and construction with a focus on whole-building life-cycle analysis and human health impacts.

Matt Schultz Talks Strip Malls, Sincerity, and His New Podcast The Heartsick Boys | 2024
Paste Magazine

In this feature, Joshua and Jacob created the original artwork accompanying an interview with Matt Schultz, visually interpreting themes of sincerity, memory, and creative vulnerability discussed in relation to The Heartsick Boys podcast.

Actions for the Built Environment of the Post-Carbon Era: Complying with COP21 | 2016
International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, Seoul, South Korea

Invited to present research derived from my M.S. Thesis, ‘The Impact of Building Information Modeling on Commercial Building Life-Cycle Assessment’, which examined BIM-based approaches to whole-building life-cycle assessment and carbon-reduction strategies in early design phases. The presentation explored architectural strategies for meeting COP21 climate goals, including performance-based design methods and comparative evaluation of LCA workflows.

New York Architect License | 2023
The American Institute of Architects [045757]

Licensed to practice architecture in the State of New York.

Pennsylvania Architect License | 2023
The American Institute of Architects [410499]

Licensed to practice architecture in the State of Pennsylvania.

Mr. and Mrs. William L. Van Alen Traveling Fellowship | 2017
1st Place | University of Pennsylvania

Awarded to one Architecture student and one Landscape Architecture student who are in the second year of their programs, for summer travel to Europe.

Albert F. Schenck–Henry Gillette Woodman Prize | 2016
1st Place | University of Pennsylvania

Awarded to students in the first year of the professional degree program on the basis of a competition.

Stuart Weitzman School of Design Scholarship | 2015
1st Place | University of Pennsylvania

Scholarships for master's students are based on merit and are awarded by the Chair of each Department.

University of Pennsylvania | 2018
Master of Architecture

Thomas Jefferson University | 2015
Master of Science in Architecture

Stanford University | 2026
Continuing Studies; Brains, Bodies & Buildings: Neuroarchitecture & Spaces That Shape Us

Interdisciplinary course examining how spatial design affects physical health, mental function, and community well-being. Focus on the impact of light, sound, and spatial constructs through applied neuroarchitectural research and design strategies.

University of Pennsylvania | 2018
Ecological Architecture Certificate

Specialized training in ecological architecture focused on the dynamic interaction of natural and built environments, performance-based design strategies, and systems thinking across scales.

University of California, Berkeley | 2014
Architecture Certificate

Immersive program focused on foundational theories, philosophical principles, and technical practices of architectural design.

Graduate Research Assistant; Thomas Jefferson University | Fall 2014
Digital Fabrication of Composite Building Systems; Master of Science in Architecture

Contributed to experimental prototyping of digitally driven fabrication processes for fiber-reinforced composite architectural panels, including deformable mold systems for complex façade geometries.

Graduate Research Assistant; Thomas Jefferson University | Fall 2013
Dynamic Facades and Environmental Systems; Master of Science in Architecture

Contributed to the design and fabrication of dynamic, energy-generating façade systems and air-cleaning technologies, delivering full-scale prototypes and demonstration units for testing and deployment.

System and Method for Standardizing and Displaying Environmental Impact Data of Building Materials Using Life-Cycle Assessment Data and Machine Learning | 2025
U.S. Patent Application No. 19/334,960, filed September 22, 2025 (Patent pending); Joshua Alexander Schultz