Courses Taught (in the last four semesters prior to current visit):
ARQU 6615 – Architectural Representation and Visualization
ARQU 3131 – Design Fundamentals I
Educational Credentials:
(2017) Master’s Degree in Architecture, Graduate Architecture and Urban Design Program, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York.
(2015) Bachelor’s Degree of Environmental Design, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
Teaching Experience:
(2021-Present) Professor. School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(2017-2021) Guest Jury. School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
Professional Experience:
(2021) Project Architect. BZ ARCHITECTS, César Bobonis. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2015-2020) Project Architect & Junior Architect. MCA Arquitectos.
(2015) Strategic Planning Office. Puerto Rico Department of Housing. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2009) Creative Executive Officer. coLAB*, Puerto Rico-New York. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Licenses/Registration:
Licensed architect in Puerto Rico No. 22059
Selected Publications and Recent Research:
(2015) The Art of Conviviality Facilitated by Architecture (RebrandED: 2022). Pratt Institute, New York.
Convivial Architecture [its Science]
(2014) Water [+] Dog House, Shortlist: 24HR 1st ed., School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico.
(2012) Piso Móvil, Collaborative Studio Project, Built, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico.
Ongoing Research and Topics of Interest:
Architecture & Business
Creative Incubator: Project Design & Development
Competition [STUDIES] & Entrepreneurship
Technology: Macro and Micro Systems for Built-In Optimization
Recent Creative Work:
(2021) CoLAB. Puerto Rico.
(2021) SLA ARCH.
(2017) HomeCookChefs, New York.
(2016-2019) Creative SLA. Research, development and launching of products and services on online platforms. New York.
Professional Memberships:
College of Architects and Landscape Architects of Puerto Rico (CAAPPR)
Link to CV or portfolio: https://pr.linkedin.com/in/shiyeinlau