Stephen Long

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture, Auburn University, 2005
Master of Architecture, option in Public Interest Design, Auburn University, 2020

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Stephen Long serves as Design/Build Manager and Lecturer at Rural Studio in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture. A native of Alabama, he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s in Architecture from Auburn University and joined Rural Studio in 2010 as a 3rd- and 5th-year instructor. In his role as site manager, he worked closely with student teams and faculty on studio-built projects. In 2025 he moved into a faculty position as Lecturer.

Alongside teaching in the 5th-year design studio, Long manages the Rural Studio wood shop and teaches a 3rd-year fine woodworking course that emphasizes proper tool use, technique and the material qualities of working with wood.

Long has a life-long passion of making and has extensive experience in the world of building, where he has a strong interest in best practices and construction management. He also has great interest in advanced woodworking techniques and furniture design.

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Affordable Housing
Sustainable building materials
Advanced construction techniques and best practices
Fine woodworking