Hugo Sheward

Hugo Sheward is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a PhD in Design Computing from Georgia Tech, a Post Professional Master of Architecture from the University of Southern California, and a Professional Architect degree from Universidad Maritima de Chile. His work focuses on developing design tools, BIM technologies, and automation systems for laboratory design, particularly ventilation performance estimation in early design stages.

• Education:
• PhD Design Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology (2014)
• Post Professional M. Arch, University of Southern California (2005)
• Professional Architect Degree, Universidad Maritima de Chile (2002)
• Bachelor’s in Architecture, Universidad Maritima de Chile (1999)

His research interests include knowledge-based systems for architectural design, design performance evaluation tools, and improving data interoperability standards. He has collaborated with the U.S. General Services Administration and developed BIM tools for laboratory design.