Maite Bravo

Architect

Architect, educator and researcher studying concepts and design methodologies emerging from the use of digital design and its immersion into the architectural praxis with emphasis in robotic fabrication techniques and built shell structures. She holds degrees of Architect (UCH), a Master of Advanced Architecture (IAAC), a Master of Architectural Design (ETSAB-UPC), and a PHD International Mention “Cum Laude” distinction (ETSAB-UPC). Currently she is senior faculty at the British Columbia Institute of Technology BCIT leading the Architectural Elective for the Architectural Building Technology Program. Her academic experience includes several universities, including IaaC, LCI, University of Chile, ETH Zurich, where she has been faculty, visiting lecturer or jury member. Her working experience includes several architectural firms in Chile, GBL architects in Canada (associate), and collaborations with the Barcelona Municipality and the Barcelona Regional Agency. She has received several awards for her built and research work, including the ACADIA 2017 research award on Robotic Fabrication for Monolithic Earthen Shells collaborating with Stephanie Chaltiel.