Greg Sheward

Greg Sheward is a researcher, fabricator, and educator specializing in digital fabrication, robotic fabrication, and emerging technologies in architecture. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Ball State University (2015) and his Master of Architecture from Pratt Institute (2018).

Since 2018, Greg has been integral to the School of Architecture at Pratt Institute, where he currently serves as Production Facilities Manager, Robotic Operations Manager, and Visiting Assistant Professor. His leadership has shaped the school’s digital fabrication ecosystem through the expansion and integration of CNC, laser, and robotic systems, alongside key updates to analog technologies. He has overseen multiple phases of the Robotics Lab’s development—introducing custom robotic 3D printing workflows, robotic milling processes, and collaborative research initiatives that have advanced the school’s production technologies.

In the classroom, Greg teaches across both undergraduate core design studios and advanced design studios. His teaching spans foundational aspects of model making in the core curriculum to robotics, computation, and fabrication as central components of architectural inquiry in advanced studios. His co-led courses, such as Augmented Fabrications and Digital Dovetailing, emphasize experimental methods of making and the translation of digital design into material form.

Greg’s research and academic collaborations frequently explore the role of robotics in architectural design and fabrication. Projects include the expansion of ABB robotic arms, robotic FDM and clay printing workflows, the integration of robotically controlled tools, and cross-disciplinary exhibitions such as Tools That Don’t Exist Yet (2024). He has contributed to work featured in the Pratt Works Exhibition and the Pratt Research Open House, and his collaboration with the OP.al team received a Best Project Award at ACADIA (2022).

Through his teaching, research, and technical leadership, Greg fosters a collaborative culture of innovation and inquiry at Pratt, advancing both the school’s facilities and its broader academic mission to explore the future of design, technology, and fabrication.

Pratt Institute – Masters of Architecture
Ball State University – Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture |