Guillermo Aranda-Mena

Guillermo Aranda-Mena is an Associate Professor at RMIT University's School of Property, Construction and Project Management and a Visiting Professor at Politecnico di Milano. His research focuses on architecture, sustainable design, and BIM, with over 100 publications. He holds a PhD in Construction Management from the University of Reading and a professional certificate in Virtual Design and Construction from Stanford University.

• Education:
  • Masters in European Construction Engineering from Loughborough University (UK)
  • PhD in Construction Management from the University of Reading (UK)
  • Undergraduate studies in Architecture in Mexico and Spain
  • Professional Certificate in Virtual Design and Construction from Stanford University

His research interests include architecture, heritage management, innovation districts, and urban design. He has led projects such as the Australian National Guidelines for Digital Modelling and collaborated with institutions like TU Delft and NUS. Awards include the Golden Key Honorary Membership and a Senior Research Fellowship at Politecnico di Milano.

Guillermo advises on industry projects and has received grants for research on workplace wellbeing and smart maintenance. He leads the G-Lab, a global BIM architecture studio, and advocates for emotionally intelligent workspaces through books like *Creating Emotionally Intelligent Workspaces: A Design Guide to Office Chemistry*.