Courses Taught (in the last four semesters prior to current visit):
ARQU 3131 – Design Fundamentals I
ARQU 3132 – Design Fundamentals II
Educational Credentials:
(2003) Master’s Degree in Architecture, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(1998) Bachelor’s Degree of Environmental Design, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
Teaching Experience:
(2018- Present) Professor. School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(2018-Present) Professor. Interamerican University, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2017-2019) Professor. Division of Engineering, Desing and Architecture, Ana G. Méndez University, Gurabo, Puerto Rico.
(2004-2006) Professor. School of Fine Arts, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
Professional Experience:
(2020-Present) Project Manager. Home Program | Rehabilitation or Reconstruction by Owner Authority for the Financing of Puerto Rico. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2014-2018) Owner, Designer. Tropical Works, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2014-2016) Assistant Secretary of Strategic Planning. Puerto Rico Department of Housing.
(2010-2014) Co-Owner. Designer Arc Development Group, LLC, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2009-2011) Project Manager. New Secure Home Program Authority for the Financing of Puerto Rico Housing.
Selected Publications and Recent Research:
(2018) “Heroes of the Reconstruction”, El Nuevo Día. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Recent Creative Work:
(2021- Present) Housing Development in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
(2021) Housing Development in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
(2020) Exhibit A – Pottery
(2020) Güiro – Chair
(2019) Housing Development in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.
(2019) Water Bar, Estuary of the Bay of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2017-2019) Puertón – Home Security System – Multiple Sites, Puerto Rico.
(2017) Kioskos – Kiosk – Malecón del Poblado de Boquerón, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.
(2014) Galería Urbana – Multifamily Low Income Housing Project – Caguas, Puerto Rico.
(2012) Casa Patio U – Low Income House – CAAPPR Awarded.
(2011) ALCO Plastic – Industry – Cidra, Puerto Rico.
(2011) Super Farmacia Carolina – Pharmacy – Carolina, Puerto Rico.
(2011) Torre Blanca 352 + 353 – Medical Offices – Manatí, Puerto Rico.
(2011) Esmeralda 13 – Medical Office, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
(2010) Las Nubes 45 – Residence, Caguas, Puerto Rico
(2010) Santana – Residence, Dorado, Puerto Rico.