Bobby Vance

Bobby Vance is an architect, educator, and researcher who bridges theory and practice to advance innovation in design and construction. He serves as Assistant Professor of Building Design and Fellow in the Center for Design Research at Virginia Tech, building on a career that spans design leadership, modular construction practice, and international competition management. As founder of Vance Design Company, director of the Housing Innovation Challenge, and leader of the award-winning FutureHAUS Dubai team, he integrates interdisciplinary collaboration, emerging technologies, and community engagement to deliver forward-looking housing solutions.