María Elizabeth Maldonado

advisor

My architectural focus is centered on sustainable design, integrating architectural and urban strategies that promote environmental and social well-being. With a background in architecture from the Universidad de Cuenca and master's degrees in Human Settlements from KU Leuven, Belgium, and Architectural Projects from Universidad de Cuenca, I have developed expertise in designing sustainable spaces.My professional experience includes contributing to urban projects such as Tú También Construyes Cuenca and Proximity of Care 2022. Currently, I am a professor and researcher at Universidad Ikiam, where I serve as Co-Director of the Sustainable Design Laboratory for Habitable Spaces and Head of the Urban and Sustainable Architectural Design Discipline in the Sustainable Architecture program.