Boris Roueff

Boris Roueff is a lecturer-researcher at the National School of Architecture of Lyon (ENSA Lyon) and an associate researcher at the EVS-LAURE laboratory (CNRS UMR 5600). He is actively involved in architectural education and research, co-heading the Master's program in Architecture and Eco-Constructive Transitions. His work bridges academic inquiry and professional practice in architecture and urban resilience.

His research interests focus on urban and architectural responses to environmental and technological challenges. Key areas include:

• Urban resilience in the context of climate emergencies
• Eco-constructive transitions in architectural practice
• Community-based adaptation strategies after disasters
• Integration of natural infrastructure in urban resilience
• Role of architectural schools in municipal collaboration for risk management

The themes of his conference participation suggest a strong engagement with interdisciplinary research on disaster resilience, particularly in urban and peri-urban settings. His work emphasizes practical, solution-oriented approaches to climate change and disaster recovery, drawing on case studies from Quebec, France, and Mexico.

Boris Roueff has contributed to discussions on flood risk assessment, socio-sanitary impacts of disasters, and the role of private sector actors in civil security. His research promotes multidisciplinary collaboration and the integration of community voices in climate adaptation planning.

He is affiliated with several advisory and cultural institutions, including CAUE du Rhône, Archipel Center of Urban Culture, Pact-arim International, and the NGO Apoyo Urbano, reflecting a commitment to applied urban research and policy engagement.

In addition to his academic role, he is the founder of Kaa architectures, an architectural firm in Lyon with over a hundred completed projects, recognized at regional and national levels. This professional experience deeply informs his academic work, particularly in the integration of theory and practice in architectural education.