Michael Ermann is a licensed architect and tenured full professor at Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture + Design, where he has taught since 2001. He specializes in architectural acoustics, design studio, environmental building systems, and architectural education. Ermann holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Florida, focusing on architectural acoustics, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Tulane University. Ermann has an extensive academic and professional record, having published over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference presentations, and authored the book *Architectural Acoustics Illustrated* (Wiley, 2015). This book translates the science of architectural acoustics into a graphic language accessible to architects and was adapted by NCARB into a seven-part continuing education course. He has been awarded seven externally funded grants totaling over $125,000 for his research. He created *Amber Book*, a widely used study course for architects preparing for their licensure exam, which has enrolled more than 20,000 professionals and garnered over 7 million views on its YouTube channel with more than 35,000 subscribers. Ermann also founded *The Olive Book*, a digital SAT preparation platform focused on visual learners, reflecting his passion for math and education. Ermann’s design work includes the internationally recognized Bubble Wrap House, which won an Architizer A+ design award. His contributions to architecture education and research earned him the AIA Virginia Award for Distinguished Achievement in 2019, a lifetime achievement accolade. He has received 13 awards overall for teaching, research, and design excellence and served as the undergraduate architecture program chair at Virginia Tech from 2007 to 2011. His professional experience prior to academia includes roles as an architectural acoustics consultant in New York City and Florida. He is known for hosting ARE (Architect Registration Examination) prep courses across multiple states, helping thousands of candidates prepare for licensure[2][3][4][5][6].
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