Danniely Staback Rodriguez

Danniely Staback Rodriguez serves as a Lecturer in the School of Architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where she is also licensed as a Massachusetts architect and works as a project architect at Studio Enée.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Design from University of Puerto Rico’s School of Architecture
• MArch from MIT as a graduate fellow and teaching fellow

Her research critically examines fabrication and design technologies as catalysts for cultural awareness and the expansion of modern/vernacular architectural paradigms. She investigates how built environments mediate social interactions through production chains, value exchanges, and collective fulfillment, emphasizing technology’s role in bridging cultural contexts.

Notable recognitions include:

• Frazier Award for Excellence in Teaching nominee at RISD (2024)
• RISD Faculty Development Fund grant recipient (2024)

With extensive teaching across MIT, UIUC, Boston Architectural College, Cooper Union, and Columbia GSAPP, she integrates professional practice from firms like Snøhetta and KVA MATx into her pedagogy. Her community engagement spans ResilientSEE-PR, Voluntariado de Ingenieros y Profesionales de Puerto Rico, and PRoTechos’ advisory board, focusing on Puerto Rican resilience and technological innovation.