James Jones named G.T. Ward Endowed Professor
James Jones, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, has been named the G.T. Ward Endowed Professor in the School of Architecture by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The G.T. Ward Endowed Professorship was established with a generous gift from Ward to recognize a distinguished professor in the School of Architecture who sustains excellence in teaching, research, and service, subsequently advances the discipline, and elevates the reputation of Virginia Tech.
A member of the university community since 1997, James has served as director of the Center for High Performance Environments since 2008, building national and international recognition in sustainability, health and wellness design, and building performance.
He has mentored more than 100 undergraduate theses, chaired 75 Master of Science theses and 65 Ph.D. dissertations, and received multiple teaching excellence awards.
His scholarly contributions include over 100 peer-reviewed publications; the book “AEROFORM: Designing for Wind and Air Movement;” significant invited chapters; patented innovations, including the V2T roof vent system; and approximately $1.5 million in funded research.
He is the founder of the Center for High Performance Environments, which is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy.
Jones obtained his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in architecture from the University of Michigan.
