Andreas Luescher is a Swiss architect, conceptual artist, and writer who is currently Professor and Chair of the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design at Bowling Green State University. His research is on design processes in architecture, design and urban design from an aesthetic, social, public policy, sustainability as well as visual culture perspective. He has written more than 80 papers for presentation at national and international conferences and for publication in leading international academic journals such as The Journal of Architecture, Journal of Design Research, International Journal of Art and Design Education, and ArchNet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research. His first book, "The Architect’s Portfolio" (2010), has been translated into Chinese. His second book, "The Architect’s Guide to Effective Self-Presentation," was published in 2014. He has authored two chapters published by Ashgate, and edited a special issue for Urban Design International entitled “Shrinking Cities and Towns: Challenges and Responses.” His most recent book (with co-author/ editor Carolyn Loeb) "The Design of Frontier Spaces: Control and Ambiguity," was published by Ashgate.