Fernando da Casa Martín

Fernando da Casa Martín is a Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Alcalá. His academic work focuses on sustainable architecture, bioclimatic design, and the conservation of architectural heritage. He leads research groups such as IMArq (Image, Metrics & Architecture) and SUSTAINABLEBUILTHERITAGE, which explore innovative methods for architectural rehabilitation and heritage preservation. His email is fernando.casa@uah.es.

• Education: Ph.D. in Architecture from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (2000), with a thesis on bioclimatic adaptation in building design.
• Research Interests: Energy-efficient housing, historical construction techniques, BIM applications, and the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in architectural education.

His recent publications emphasize energy-efficient hospital design, 3D reconstruction of archaeological sites (e.g., Ipi’s Tomb in Egypt), and sustainable urban water systems. He has contributed to projects like the restoration of Alcalá’s Renaissance university facade and the analysis of historical water networks in Alcalá de Henares.

• Key Projects: CASA+ housing system, rehabilitation of historical foundations, and documentation of Theban necropolis tombs.
• Teaching: Innovations in final-year student projects, emphasizing real-case participatory learning.

He advocates for holistic management strategies in architectural heritage, blending traditional techniques with modern technologies like BIM and 3D modeling. His work bridges historical preservation with contemporary sustainability challenges.