Eric J. Sauda ’70

Eric died June 1, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C.

He came to us from Syracuse, always fascinated by architecture. He did a case study for his thesis, “Architecture for the Blind,” at a Trenton school.

Following a master’s degree at UCLA, by 1977 Eric was hired to teach at an intended short stop at UNC Charlotte, which lasted 47 years. He and his wife, Georgette, raised their family while he practiced as an architect and enjoyed his teaching and research. He co-authored two books, teaching and lecturing at length regarding the intersection between architecture and computer science, including social media. Meanwhile, his concern for his students’ lives and careers was almost as intense as his hugs for his grandchildren. The frozen yogurt stands of Charlotte were always in danger when he and the grandchildren were together. He retired in 2022 as the senior member of his department’s faculty.

Eric is survived by his wife of 52 years, Georgette; their children Evan and Lauren Jones; four grandchildren; and his sisters Katie, Sue, and Jean. We join with them in recalling both his gentle humor and his insight into the structures of cities, environments, and those of us responsible for them.