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Gonzalo Lizarralde is a Professor at the Faculty of Environmental Design, Université de Montréal, specializing in disaster risk reduction, post-disaster reconstruction, urban informality, and climate change adaptation. He leads the international research network i-Rec and directs GRIF (Groupe de recherche IF) and Œuvre Durable observatory. His work bridges architecture, urban planning, and social sciences, focusing on marginalized communities in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Academic Affiliations: Université de Montréal (Faculty of Environmental Design); McGill University; University of Cape Town; Universidad Javeriana
- Research Focus: Urban resilience, sustainable housing, bottom-up climate adaptation, informal settlements, and ethical project governance
His research explores how strategic project governance, organizational design, and participatory approaches impact post-disaster outcomes and urban sustainability. Recent projects analyze the role of informal actors in climate adaptation and food systems resilience in Latin America.
Key publications include Unnatural Disasters (Columbia University Press, 2021) and The Invisible Houses (Routledge, 2014). He has received multiple awards including the 2016 Housing Design Education Award and Royal Society of Canada membership since 2016.
- Scientific Awards:
- Housing Design Education Award (ACSA/AIA), 2016
- Prix Excellence en enseignement (2018, 2022)
- Royal Society of Canada membership, 2016
He supervises 20+ PhD and Master's students and has led over $10 million in research grants. His teaching includes project planning, urban management, and international sustainable design practices.
