Chong-Zi Chen received his Master of Architecture degree from Yale University in 2001. Mr. Chen practiced architecture in New York City until he started his teaching career in 2004. He taught at Clemson University from 2004 to 2007 and Wentworth Institute of Technology in 2008. His courses focus on integrated design practice of environmental systems and history of sustainability.
Chong-Zi Chen is the principal of Cambridge, Massachusetts based architecture design firm Chen Architect. The office is currently involved in a wide range of projects including new constructions and renovations of residential, commercial and institutional buildings.