NORTH GARDEN, VA, February 06, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Peter David Waldman has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Waldman has established a distinguished international career in architecture, marked by his long-standing tenure as the William R. Kenan Professor of Architecture at the University of Virginia. Since 1969, he has been instrumental in shaping the architectural curriculum and inspiring countless students through his innovative approach to design and theory. His dedication to integrating his professional practice on Climatic Houses with academia is evident in his numerous publications over the past several years, which have significantly contributed to the field. These recent publications are LESSONS FROM THE LAWN (2018), CONNECTIVE TISSUES (2021), and IN SEARCH OF SPATIAL SCRIPTS (2026). At UVA he served as Chair of the Department of Architecture during 1994-1999 re-initiating the Venice Program, commencing both the Barcelona Program in 2001, and the India Initiative from 2010-2016. His international re-orientation for dialogues between Citizens & Strangers was initiated by his service as a Peace Corps Architect in Arequipa, Peru from 1967-1969 on Building the Unfinished.

Before his current role, Mr. Waldman served as a professor of architecture, first at Princeton 1969-1981, and then at Rice University where he was Master of Hanszen College there in Houston, Texas, from 1981 to 1992. During this period, he honed his teaching skills and developed a profound understanding of architectural education, laying the groundwork for his future endeavors at the University of Virginia as ACSA Distinguished Professor.

Mr. Waldman's academic journey began at Princeton University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts in architecture in 1965 and a Master of Fine Arts in architecture in 1967. These formative years were pivotal, as they provided him with a solid foundation in architectural principles and design. The influence of exceptional teachers during his high school at Horace Mann and college years, specifically Michael Graves and Peter Eisenman, played a crucial role in shaping his career path and instilling a passion for education that continues to drive him to this day.

In addition to his academic achievements, Mr. Waldman is a licensed architect, a credential that underscores his expertise and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.

Mr. Waldman's contributions extend beyond academia into professional organizations. He was selected as a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome 1999-2000, an honor that recognizes his significant impact on architecture and design. This affiliation has allowed him to engage with other leading professionals and continue advancing architectural discourse on an international scale. There he honed his narrative craft for Spatial Tales of Origins Through Specifications for Construction realized through Spatial Scripts some call Collages.

In summary, Mr. Waldman's career is characterized by a deep-seated passion for architecture and education. His achievements as an educator, practitioner and author reflect a lifetime dedicated to advancing the field and inspiring future generations of architects.

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