Christopher Calott

Christopher Calott is an Associate Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at the University of California, Berkeley, where he held the Lalanne Chair in Real Estate Development, Architecture & Urbanism (2015–2019). With over three decades of interdisciplinary practice bridging architecture, urban design, and real estate development, Calott has delivered award-winning projects focused on creating inclusive, resilient urban environments. His work spans academic research, community-based development, and consulting for municipalities and developers.

Education:

• Master of Architecture, Princeton University
• BA in Urban Theory & Design (with honors), Brown University
• Loeb Fellowship, Harvard University Graduate School of Design (mid-career recognition)

Research Interests center on urbanism, sustainability, informal settlements, and social infrastructure. His academic and professional work emphasizes design-driven solutions for disinvested communities, mixed-income housing, and adaptive reuse of historic structures. Calott's practice integrates architectural innovation with socio-economic challenges, particularly in post-disaster contexts and majority-minority neighborhoods.

Publications highlight his expertise in climate resilience, affordable housing, and public space revitalization. Notable works include reports on post-wildfire planning in California, post-Katrina New Orleans community strategies, and analyses of informal housing in Mumbai. His research explores synergies between urban design and infrastructure policy.

Honors:

• Loeb Fellowship, Harvard Graduate School of Design
• Over 65 Regional/National Design Awards (through INFILL SOLUTIONS and CALOTT + GIFFORD)

Professional Engagement includes advisory roles with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Curtis Infrastructure Initiative, National Mayor’s Institute on City Design, and non-profit boards addressing housing and youth empowerment. His consulting projects span Silicon Valley, Washington D.C., California’s Central Valley, and Latin America.