Courses Taught (in the last four semesters prior to current visit):
ARQU 5995 – Urban Agriculture
Educational Credentials:
(1987) Master’s Degree in Architecture, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(1985) Bachelor’s Degree of Environmental Design, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
Teaching Experience:
(2022-Present) Professor. School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(2021-2022) Professor. School of Architecture, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.
(2009-2015) Professor Environmental School, Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico.
(2004-2008) Professor Continued Education and Professional Studies Division, University of Puerto Rico.
Professional Experience:
(2020-2022) Design Department Director. ROV Engineering services PSC, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
(2015-2021) Director of Municipality of San Juan Permits Office. Municipio Autónomo de San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2013-2015) Director of Development Programs and Land Use Office. Administración de Terrenos de Puerto Rico. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(1999-2013) CSA Architects & Engineers, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Licenses/Registration:
Licensed architect in Puerto Rico No. 11745 / LEED AP
Selected Publications and Recent Research:
(2020) Publication awarded by Biennale CAAPPR 2020, “AGRO-URBAN REHABILITATION OF THE CITY”: How to incorporate agriculture into cities to improve our sustainability.
(2015) “Do we have Urban Mobility or Suburban Immobility?”. Crossroads Magazine. Metropolitan University.
(2010) “Glossary of Gray Environment and Green Architecture” and Dossier “Recommendations for a Land Use Plan” in the Environment Magazine Articles
(2011-2021) “Sustainable Cities” and “Ecological Urban Agriculture for Cities + Sustainable” in Corriente Verde Magazine.
(2008) “Towards Intelligent Development, 10 Principles and 100 Strategies for Puerto Rico” Conclusion.
(2006) “Charrette Green Infrastructure and Our Cities” in Green Infrastructure and Our Parks.
(1992) Publication of the project awarded by the AIA in the book Contemporary Architecture in Puerto Rico 1976-1992.
Recent Creative Work:
(1987-2021)
Convention Center District, Cemex Works Award
Villa El Vedado, AIA Unbuilt Work Awards
Residencias: Hacienda San José, Finca Barrancas, Las Casuarinas, Finca Elena
Oficinas Sol 208
Escuela Aguada / Escuela Macana
Adición a Hospital San Jorge
Centro de Diagnóstico y Tratamiento Las Marías
Centro Sor Isolina Ferré
Professional Memberships:
College of Architects and Landscape Architects of Puerto Rico (CAAPPR)
U.S. Green Building Council
Link to CV or portfolio: https://pr.linkedin.com/in/juan-gallisa-97154413