Lee F. Ball Jr.

Dr. Lee F. Ball Jr. spent 14 years teaching sustainable building in Appalachian State University's Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment. His scholarly work focuses on sustainability leadership, sustainability literacy, the valuation of sustainability, biophilic/ecophilic design and change agency related to community engagement. He is also the co-chair and a founding member of Appalachian's Sustainability Council. Ball is an integral part of the university’s leadership and is involved with many decisions related to campus master planning and strategic planning. He is also active globally and has lead international programs to Peru, Columbia, Costa Rica and Australia. Ball is also heavily involved with numerous local and regional sustainability-focused organizations. He holds a doctorate in sustainability education, a master's degree in environmental education and a bachelor’s degree in natural science.