Luis de Garrido
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Luis de Garrido Talavera (born 13 November 1967) is a Spanish
architect
. Luis de Garrido works with sustainable architecture
in Spain. During recent years he has only accepted projects where very strict ecological, health and environmental criteria are always respected.
where he graduated with a doctorate. He also completed a masters degree in Urban Design at the (Polytechnic University of Catalonia). Later he moved to the United States where he studied computer science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
where he graduated with a doctorate.
During this time he taught a large range of subjects at the information technology faculty at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV
), the information technology faculty at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), in the school of telecommunications. Universitat Ramón Llull
(URL). Barcelona, and as associate professor at the Architectural school at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV
) and at the Architectural school at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC).
He has also worked as a visiting professor at the School of Architecture, Edinburgh, Scotland. UK, the Ecóle d´Architecture de Marseille, France, the Carnegie Mellon University
, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, the Université de Paris-Sud. France.
Currently, Luis de Garrido directs an architectural firm en Valencia, Spain where is designs sustainable architecture. He also directs a masters course entitled “Intelligent Buildings and sustainable construction” (MEICS). More recently he also created projects in Colombia and Mexico, where he teaches at the University TEC de Monterrey, Mexico and at the University of Valle, Cali, Colombia.
Spain
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architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
. Luis de Garrido works with sustainable architecture
Sustainable architecture
Sustainable architecture is a general term that describes environmentally conscious design techniques in the field of architecture. Sustainable architecture is framed by the larger discussion of sustainability and the pressing economic and political issues of our world...
in Spain. During recent years he has only accepted projects where very strict ecological, health and environmental criteria are always respected.
Biography
Luis de Garrido studied architecture in the Polytechnic University of ValenciaPolytechnic University of Valencia
The Polytechnic University of Valencia is a Spanish university located in Valencia, with a focus on science and technology. It was founded in 1968 as the Higher Polytechnic School of Valencia and became a university in 1971, but some of its schools are more than 100 years old.- Characteristics...
where he graduated with a doctorate. He also completed a masters degree in Urban Design at the (Polytechnic University of Catalonia). Later he moved to the United States where he studied computer science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
where he graduated with a doctorate.
During this time he taught a large range of subjects at the information technology faculty at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV
Polytechnic University of Valencia
The Polytechnic University of Valencia is a Spanish university located in Valencia, with a focus on science and technology. It was founded in 1968 as the Higher Polytechnic School of Valencia and became a university in 1971, but some of its schools are more than 100 years old.- Characteristics...
), the information technology faculty at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), in the school of telecommunications. Universitat Ramón Llull
Ramon Llull University
Ramon Llull University is a private university located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain founded in 1990. Currently it is formed by several different colleges specialized in different topics, most of which are located in downtown Barcelona...
(URL). Barcelona, and as associate professor at the Architectural school at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV
Polytechnic University of Valencia
The Polytechnic University of Valencia is a Spanish university located in Valencia, with a focus on science and technology. It was founded in 1968 as the Higher Polytechnic School of Valencia and became a university in 1971, but some of its schools are more than 100 years old.- Characteristics...
) and at the Architectural school at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC).
He has also worked as a visiting professor at the School of Architecture, Edinburgh, Scotland. UK, the Ecóle d´Architecture de Marseille, France, the Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States....
, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, the Université de Paris-Sud. France.
Currently, Luis de Garrido directs an architectural firm en Valencia, Spain where is designs sustainable architecture. He also directs a masters course entitled “Intelligent Buildings and sustainable construction” (MEICS). More recently he also created projects in Colombia and Mexico, where he teaches at the University TEC de Monterrey, Mexico and at the University of Valle, Cali, Colombia.