Selected Publications and Recent Research

Book:

Crutchfield, D. A. (2018+). “Dakota Farmstead: Vernacular Evolution in an Extreme Climate”. (working title). This historical survey examines the development of farmsteads in North Dakota through the analysis of representative case studies utilizing research methods of vernacular architecture, material culture, and building science. Awarded a research grant from the NDSU Gunlogson Fund.

Book Chapters:

Crutchfield, D. A. (2014). “Collateral Narratives: An Applied Model of Transdisciplinary Discourse”. In W. Zhang & N. Strombeck (Eds.), Foundations: a celebration of 100 years of design (pp. 82-91). Fargo, ND: NDSU-ALA

Crutchfield, D. A. (2012). “The Sustainable Aesthetic: Nature, Culture, and Architecture”. In F. H. Gebert & K. Gibson (Eds.), Sustaining living culture (pp. 133-146). Champaign, IL: Common Ground.

Journal Articles:

Crutchfield, David and Pepple, Kathleen. “Idealism and Pragmatism: Pedagogy and the Design of a Sustainable Agriculture”. The International Journal of Sustainability Education, Volume 12, Issue 2 (2016) pp. 1-7

Crutchfield, David. “The Sustainable Aesthetic: Nature Culture and Architecture”. The International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic, and Social Sustainability, Volume 6, Issue 4 (2010) pp. 125-136

Conference Proceedings:

Aly Ahmed, Bakr. Crutchfield, David, and Christenson, Mike. “Expanding the Learning Experience: The Integration of Technology into Architectural Education”. American Society for Engineering Education - North Midwest Section Conference, p. 381-387 (2013)

Crutchfield, David. “Generalized Discourse and Localized Responses: The Politicization of Energy Efficiency in North Dakota”. International Conference on Culture, Politics, and Climate Change – UC-Boulder. (2012)

Crutchfield, David and Lunde, Matthew, “Avoiding Greenwash by Design: Resolving Market and Socio-Environmental Ethical Conflicts”. Proceedings from ‘ICSDC 2011: Integrating Sustainability Practices in the Construction Industry’ American Society of Civil Engineers – Construction Institute (2011)

Editor/Reviewer:

Reviewer. “International Advanced Researches and Engineering Journal”. Istanbul, Turkey (2018+)

Associate Editor. “The International Journal of Sustainability Education”, Volume 12, Issue 2. Common Ground Publishing. (2016)

Session Reviewer. ‘GreenBuild 2012’ Invited to review/vet session submittals for this international USGBC conference held in San Francisco, CA (2012)

Associate Editor. “The International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic, and Social Sustainability”, Volume 6, Issue 4. Common Ground Publishing. (2010)

Conference Presentations:

Pepple, Kathleen and Crutchfield, David. “Permaculture - A Post Petroleum Model for North Dakota”. 2016 North Dakota Urban and Community Forestry Association (NDUCFA) conference, Fargo, ND. (Jan. 26, 2016)

Crutchfield, David and Pepple, Kathleen. “Idealism and Pragmatism: Pedagogy and the Design of a Sustainable Agriculture”. The 12th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic, and Social Sustainability, Portland State University, Portland, OR. (Jan. 21-23, 2016)

Aly Ahmed, Bakr. Crutchfield, David, and Christenson, Mike. “Expanding the Learning Experience: The Integration of Technology into Architectural Education”. American Society for Engineering Education - North Midwest Section Conference. (Oct. 17-18, 2013)

Crutchfield, David and Lunde, Matthew. “Avoiding Greenwash by Design: Resolving Market and Socio-Environmental Ethical Conflicts”. International Conference on Sustainable Design and Construction. American Society of Civil Engineers, Construction Specifications Institute, the University of Kansas. Kansas City, Missouri. (Mar. 23-25, 2011)

Crutchfield, David. “The Sustainable Aesthetic: Nature Culture and Architecture”. The 6th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic, and Social Sustainability, the University of Cuenca, Ecuador. (Jan. 4-8, 2010)

Crutchfield, David and Leibowitz, Rebecca. “The UT-Austin @ 2002 USDoE Solar Decathlon”. Society of Building Science Educators – Annual Retreat. Morgantown, IN. August 11–15. 2003.

Licenses/Registration

• North Dakota: Licensed Professional Architect #2521 (2014+)
• Missouri: Licensed Professional Architect – #A-2002-008088 (2002+)
• NCARB: Licensed Professional Architect (national reciprocity) - #58060 (2004+)

Professional Memberships

• The American Institute of Architects (AIA) – Professional Member
• National Council of Association of Registration Boards (NCARB)
• NDSU’s representative Licensing Advisor to NCARB
• United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
• USGBC-North Dakota – Founding Chapter Member and Board Member

Courses Taught

• ARCH372 Architectural Design Studio IV
• ARCH453 Environmental Control Systems 1: PassivePrinciples
• ARCH471 Architectural Design Studio V– HighRise
• ARCH474 Architectural Design Studio IV
• ARCH721 Theory Topics 'The Urban UnWest'
• ARCH725 Theory Topics 'Architecture of the Recent Past'
• ARCH725 Study Tour Abroad: 'Urbanism of South America '(in Brazil and Argentina)
• ARCH726 Current Arch. Theory: 'The Green Aesthetic'
• ARCH726 Current Arch. Theory: 'Green washin Architecture'
• ARCH727 Theory Topics 'Vernacular Traditions'
• ARCH772 Design Thesis

Teaching Experience

Associate Professor (w/Tenure), North Dakota State University, 2013-present

Assistant Professor, North Dakota State University, 2007-2013

Ask Me

Who are your role models or inspiring folks?

I have many role models, but mostly everyday heroes. Anyone who contributes to the betterment of humanity. 

Outside of art and design fields, what inspires you?

I especially find inspiration in the connections of broadly trans-disciplinary topics. Ideas that draw-from and contribute-to multiple fields, such as ‘nature’ and ‘technology’.

What do you wish you had known when you started out as a student/in this field?

I wish that I understood the vast diversity of opportunities that awaited me after graduation. That my formal education was just an introduction to the field.

What was your most memorable meal? 

A wonderful fresh seafood dinner on a white beach in the Caribbean.

In your office, you can only have three things, one book, one tool, and one picture. What would they be and why?

On Walden Pond, A pen, and a favorite photo of my wife amongst Texas Bluebonnets.