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Dr. Carmela Cucuzzella is a Professor in the Department of Design and Computation Arts at Concordia University, holding the prestigious Concordia University Research Chair in Integrated Design and Sustainability for the Built Environment. She is a founding co-director of the Next Generation Cities Institute and a member of the inter-university Laboratory for the Study of Potential Architecture (LEAP). Her work bridges architecture, environmental science, and urban design, focusing on sustainable practices and public space innovation.
Education:
- PhD (Environmental Design), Université de Montréal
- MAppSc (Design and Complexity), Université de Montréal
- BFA (Design Arts), Concordia University
- BCompSc (Systems Architecture), Concordia University
Research Interests: Dr. Cucuzzella’s research explores sustainable design, eco-architecture, and the integration of sustainability assessment tools (e.g., LEED, LCA) into the design process. Her projects emphasize collaborative design, public art as eco-education, and reimagining urban spaces for sustainability. Key initiatives include the CoLLaboratoire, which fosters community engagement through art-architecture collaborations, and the Eco-Didactic Project, analyzing public works that convey environmental messages.
Teaching & Participation: She teaches courses such as History and Theory of Design for Sustainability and Nature Inspired Environments. Her participatory projects include international design competitions like the Loyola Solar Shelter Design Competition and Reimagining Public Transport, which mobilize young designers to address urban mobility challenges.
Awards & Recognition:
- Concordia University Research Chair (IDEAS-BE)
Labs & Collaborations: Active in the Laboratory for the Study of Potential Architecture (LEAP) and the Next Generation Cities Institute, she leads interdisciplinary teams to advance urban sustainability and design innovation.
