Courses Taught (in the last four semesters prior to current visit):
ARQU 3015 – Hand Drawing
ARQU 3016 – Hand Drawing
ARQU 4133 – Intermediate Architectural Design I
ARQU 4134 – Intermediate Architecture Design II
Educational Credentials:
(1980) Architect, Institute of Technology and Higher Studies of Monterrey, Nuevo León, México.
Teaching Experience:
(1999-Present) Professor, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
(2015-Present) Director, Community base design studio (Taller Comunitario), School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
(2000-2004) Coordinator, AIAS, Student Chapter, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
Professional Experience:
(1987-Present) Private Practice: Principal, Elio S. Martínez-Joffre AIA/CAAPPR, Architect
(1996-Present) Architectural Consultant for “Corporación para el desarrollo de las Barriadas Israel y Bitumul, San Juan, Puerto Rico”
(2000-2004) Professional Practice Director, College of Architects and Landscape Architects of Puerto Rico (CAAPPR)
Licenses/Registration:
Licensed architect in Puerto Rico No.9948
Selected Publications and Recent Research:
(2006) “La Idea y la Imagen como Precedente de la Forma Arquitectónica” (DONDE SE PUBLICO)
(2005) “En México Estudiantes de Arquitectura de la UPR”, El Nuevo Día
(2004) “El Taller de Diseño Comunitario: una propuesta de transformación en la enseñanza y práctica de la arquitectura”, en colaboración con el Arq. Edwin R. Quiles Rodríguez.
Recent Creative Work:
(2001-2015)
Second Phase Relocation of the Israel and Bitumul neighborhoods –120 housing units San Juan, Puerto Rico
Casa Cuebas, Garden Hills, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Office Building with Trays Parking – 100,000 pc. Humacao, Puerto Rico
Professional Memberships:
College of Architects and Landscape Architects of Puerto Rico, CAAPPR
American Institute of Architects, AIA