Courses Taught (in the last four semesters prior to current visit):
ARQU 3121 – Introduction to Architecture
ARQU 4133 – Intermediate Architectural Design I
ARQU 4134 – Intermediate Architectural Design II
ARQU 4311 – Technology I
ARQU 6511 – Technology I: Bioclimatic Architecture Design
Educational Credentials:
(1999) Ph.D. in Design, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
(1996) Master’s Degree in Urban Design, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
(1991) Master’s Degree in Architecture, School of Architecture,University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(1988) Bachelor’s Degree of Environmental Design, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
Teaching Experience:
(1998-Present) Professor. School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(2007-2010) Visiting Professor. School of Architecture, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.
(1997) Teaching Fellow, Prof. Joan Busquets. Design Options, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts.
(1995) Teaching Assistant, Prof. Rodolfo Machado. Elements of Urban Design, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts.
Professional Experience:
(2006-Present) President. Eco-Desarrollos, INC. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2004-Present) Principal. Fúster + Partners – Architects, PSC. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(1996-2004) Partner. Davis, Fúster Architects. San Juan, Puerto R
Licenses/Registration:
Licensed architect in Puerto Rico No.12963
Selected Publications and Recent Research:
(2021) “Recent works”. Autumn Conference Cycle, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(2018) “Hotel El Blok”. Atlas of Brutalist Architecture.
(2015) “Concrete and Light”. Best of Architectural Digest, p. 210.
(2012) Use of Concrete in buildings, Biennial Conference: Global Perspectives on the Performance of Concrete; Conferences at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez and Ponce Campuses.
Recent Creative Work:
(2021) Casa-i. Prefabricated house.
(2020) Casa Flores, Naguabo, Puerto Rico.
(2014) El Blok. Vieques, Puerto Rico.
(2010) Natatorio Mayagüez. Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. AIA Puerto Rico Chapter Honor Award, National Award XI Biennial of Puerto Rico.
(2009- 2012) Casa Viera. AIA Mention, Honor Award IX Biennial of Puerto Rico.
(2008) Fúster + Partners Office Building. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2007) Casa Delpín. San Juan, Puerto Rico. AIA Puerto Rico Chapter Honor Award.
Professional Memberships:
College of Architects and Landscape Architects of Puerto Rico (CAAPPR)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Link to CV or portfolio: www.fusterarchitects.com www.casa-i.com www.alazarbyfuster.com