Pier Pierandrei

Pier Pierandrei is an Adjunct Professor in the Interior Design Department at the School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University. He has lived and worked across Italy and the United States, blending his cross-cultural expertise into his academic and professional practice.

• Education: Graduated from the University of Architecture in Pescara, Italy
• Certifications: NCIDQ-certified in the USA; registered architect in Italy

His research focuses on sustainable design and climate change mitigation, informed by international experience in architectural firms (e.g., IMF facilities department) and collaborative projects like the European Empowering initiative. He co-authored a municipal CO₂ reduction plan targeting a 40% decrease by 2030 and has participated in global design competitions.

Prior academic roles include teaching Interior Design at Marymount University (Arlington, VA). His professional practice emphasizes cross-border design sensitivity, addressing challenges in architectural and interior design through a lens of ecological responsibility.