Andrew teaches design, design theory, and structures at the School of Architecture, Montana State University. Formerly the dean of the College of Architecture at Texas Tech, and the associate dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Texas, Austin, he has taught structures–based curriculum for 35 years. Andrew holds professional degrees in engineering, architecture, and urban history and theory. For 20 years he was the managing partner of the architectural and urban design firm Black and Vernooy in Austin, Texas.