My areas of research are energy efficiency, passive design strategy and thermal comfort and indoor air quality in classroom environments.

- Undergraduate

1. Undergraduate Thesis Supervised (selected)

- “Bibliographic review on the impact of educational and architectural regulations on the design of classrooms in Chile” Daniel Cole, Bachelor Degree in Architecture. December 2022. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University of Concepción, Chile.

- “Indoor Air Quality in public and private schools of Greater Concepción” Nicolás Sepúlveda Espinoza, Bachelor Degree in Architecture. December 2022. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University of Concepción, Chile.

- “Development of an air purifier prototype to improve indoor air quality in public school classrooms in Concepción” Tomás Chamorro Aravena, Bachelor Degree in Architecture. December 2022. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Effects of urban verticalization on sunlight and solar access in residential neighborhoods. Piedra Real Case, Concepción, Chile” Marianne Riquelme Gómez, Bachelor Degree in Architecture. July 2022. Co-advisor with Prof. Andrea Martinez, Ph.D. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Comparative analysis of energy consumption between basic social housing and those extended by MINVU in the San Pedro de la Costa neighborhood” Belén Acevedo Romero, Bachelor Degree in Architecture. July 2022. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Analysis of the penumbra spaces that affect the ways of living in vernacular architecture” Valentina González Bernal, Bachelor Degree in Architecture. December 2021. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Architecture and Educational Spaces for Student-Centered Education” Víctor Romero Jaña, Bachelor Degree in Architecture. December 2021. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile

- “Natural lighting in spaces for older adults: evaluation of the design of facades and its impact on light distribution” Catalina Alarcón & Milena Pincheira, Bachelor Degree in Architecture. July 2021. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- "Daylighting comfort of a typical classroom in the city of Punta Arenas" Javiera Castro Silva & Carolay Contreras Ojeda, Bachelor Degree in Architecture. December 2020. Co-advisor with Prof. Andrea Martinez, Ph.D. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Adaptations of emergency housing: informal solutions to constructive precariousness, Slum Las Algas, Talcahuano” Isidora Valdivia Senociain & Daniela Urriola Escobar, Bachelor Degree in Architecture. July 2020. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Evaluation of the level of urban comfort in urban parks, case study in Concepcion City.” Daniela Miranda Cisterna, Degree in Architecture. July 2020. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Organic insulation materials” Gerardo Chandía & Rodrigo Espiñeira, Degree in Architecture. July 2020. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Light analysis in basic level classrooms in public and private schools in the inter-community of Concepción” Ignacio Galindo Lévêque, Degree in Architecture. July 2018. Co-advisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

“Study of Thermal Comfort in Schools in Metropolitan Area of Concepción Through Infrared Imaging.” Sebastián Galindo Lévêque, Degree in Architecture. July 2018. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). Universidad de Concepción, Chile.

- “Uses and Applications of Industrial Hemp as a Construction Material” Raúl Salas Sepulveda, Degree in Architecture. July 2015. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Housing in Chile the Problems in the Expansions and Possible Improvement Solutions through Sustainable Design Strategies. Villa Los Heroes case, Maipu, Santiago de Chile” María Ignacia Godoy, Pablo Pinares, Ricardo Soto, Josseline Troncoso, Cristian Valladares & Fabian Veloso, Degree in Architecture. December 2014. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Building with Straw Bales: a bioclimatic alternative for housing in the south-central zone of Chile” Constanza Mellado Hernandez, Degree in Architecture. December 2014. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Exterior Solar Control Devices for a Standard Classroom in Concepción” Francisco Zegpi S, Degree in Architecture. July 2014. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Applications of the Use of Tetra Pak in New Traditional and Sustainable Construction Materials” Paulina Vergara, Degree in Architecture. December 2013. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Eco-Villages, A solution to the Movements and Sustainable Communities in Chile” Francisca Silva Anguita, Degree in Architecture. December 2013. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Green Roof construction solutions implemented in Concepcion.” Nicole Osses Martínez, Degree in Architecture. December 2013. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

2. Professional Degree in Architecture, (Licensed Architect) Final Project Supervised

- “Housing Complex and Urban Social Housing Rauco, Curicó, Maule Region” Constanza Riffo, Professional Degree in Architecture, July 2022. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Chile-Spain Special School Replacement Project” Sebastián Galindo Leveque, Professional Degree in Architecture, July 2021. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Wellness Center "Bosques de Casahue.” Fredsly Lizama, Professional Degree in Architecture, Design Specialization, March 2021. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “School Reposition “Koiwe” of the General Pedro Lagos Rural School” Stephanie Belmar Gomez, Professional Degree in Architecture, Design Specialization, March 2021. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Temporary Settlement for Diguillin Dam workers.” Erasmo Monsalve Guzmán, Professional Degree in Architecture, Technology Specialization, January 2014. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

- “Interactive Platform for Musical Development Penquista.” Sebastián Herrero Fuentes, Professional Degree in Architecture, March 2014. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University de Concepción, Chile.

Postgraduate

1. Supervised postgraduate thesis (selected)

-“Intervention proposal to reduce the risk of flooding and/or submergence in the Reina Sofía Wetland, Valdivia district” Sebastián Rivera Álvarez, Master in Management and Resilient Architecture for Disaster Risk Reduction (MAGAR). August 2022. Research Supervisor. Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG). University of Concepción, Chile.

-Maria Camila Coronado, PhD student. 2021 - present. Thesis Commitee. University of Oregon. Department of Architecture, College of Design, Eugene, Oregon, USA.

1. Extension.

1.1. Talks, conferences and exhibitions inside or outside the University.

- Conference: Conference on Green Covers: A good option for Concepción? University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile, October 27, 2014.

- Public Talk: Sustainable Architecture” | in Scientific Coffee: Architecture and Urbanism for a Sustainable City. University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile, August 22, 2013.

- Public Talk: "Domiciliary Water Recycling" | in Seminar "Habitability and Sustainability in Housing", Feria Inmobiliaria Concepción FINCO 2011, Concepción, April 8, 2011.

-Conference: "Sustainability and Postgraduate in the USA" | Alumni Talk Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography, University of Concepción, Concepción. May, 2010.

-Public Talk: Chaitén - Rebuilding from the Ashes: Sustainable Housing Prototype for an Eco-Village in Southern Chile | Miller|Hull Partnership, Seattle WA, USA June 2008.

1.2. Disclosure articles in magazines, newspapers and other media.

-Rivera, M.I. “Will the cities survive?” Opinion column published in the Diario el Sur, December 25, 2022, in Concepción.
Published:https://portal.nexnews.cl/showN?valor=SjE1ODA3NTZYNTI0NTgwNjk4MzY3ODI3Mzg0NjU0NTUxNTU1NTU1NDk1MzQ4NTI0NTczNjg4MDQ1NDk1NTU0NTY1NTU0NTU0ODU1RzQ0NDQ0NDQ0NDQ0NDQ0NDQ0Mg==

-Rivera, M.I. “Back to School: Safe return from home to the classroom?” Opinion column published in the Diario Concepción, March 25, 2022, in Concepción. Published:https://assets.diarioconcepcion.cl/2022/03/Diario-Concepci%C3%B3n-25-03-2022.pdf

-Rivera, M.I. "The Perfect Storm: Opening of Schools in the Midst of Winter". Opinion column published in the Diario el Sur section Mirada Urbana, June 20, 2021, in Concepción. Published:https://www.cedeus.cl/la-tormenta-perfecta-apertura-de-las-escuelas-en-pleno-invierno/

-Rivera, M.I. “Going back to school: what we still need to learn”. Opinion column published in the Diario el Sur section Mirada Urbana, February 21, 2021, in Concepción. Published:https://www.cedeus.cl/volver-al-colegio-lo-que-nos-falta-por-aprender/

-Pávez, J., Barraza, C., Durán, C., Rivera, M.I., and de la Barrera, F. “Cold, contamination and overcrowding: one million social housing with failures that facilitate the spread of COVID-19”. Opinion column published in CIPER Académico, November 12, 2020.
Published:https://www.ciperchile.cl/2020/11/12/frio-contaminacion-y-hacinamiento-un-millon-de-viviendas-sociales-con-fallas-que-facilitan-la-expansion-del-covid-19/

-Rivera, M.I. “The opportunity to be leaders in carbon-neutrality and resilience”. Opinion column published in the Diario el Sur, October 4, 2020. Published:https://www.elsur.cl/impresa/2020/10/04/full/cuerpo-reportajes/2/

-Pávez, J., Barraza, C., Durán, C., Rivera, M.I., and de la Barrera, F. “Housing and energy poverty in Chile: challenges in the current context”. Opinion column published in the newspaper El Mostrador, September 22, 2020.

-Rivera, M.I. “Windows looking north: the right to housing quality in times of pandemic”. Opinion column published in the Diario el Sur, June 28, 2020.

-Rivera, M.I “Reinterpreting Sustainable Architecture: The Place for Technology?”. Publication in Punto de Fuga Magazine Nº11 September, 2016 of the Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography, University of Concepción.

-Rivera, M.I “In search of the Sustainable Vanguard on the West Coast of the United States”. Issuu.com. Publication in the bulletin of July - August 2013 of the Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography, University of Concepción, pg 14-15 Web.

-Delpino, M.; Rivera, M.I.- "UdeC Rehabilitates Community Spaces by recycling waste" Publication in Diario Concepción, July 12, 2013.

-Delpino, M.; Rivera, M.I. "Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography of the UdeC Rehabilitates Community Spaces with Recycled Materials in Tucapel Bajo" Publication in Urban Economy, July 12, 2013, Web.

-Delpino, M.; Rivera, M.I. “Silvio Canese Condominium Sustainable Space in Tucapel Bajo” Issuu.com. Publication in the June 2013 bulletin of the Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography, Universidad de Concepción, pg 24-25 Web.

1.3. Management of extension projects.

-VRIMF 2101 Proyecto de Vinculación con el Medio Línea Formación a Través de la Vinculación con el Medio VRIM-UDEC. "Constructive dialogues: Informative and educational panels co-generated between students and residents of Boca Sur in the context of an interdisciplinary subject that integrates teaching and applied research." This project consists of a teaching work applied in Boca Sur, associated with the elective of Urban Sustainability: Planning and Practice. PI: Francisco de la Barrera, Collaborating researchers: Katia Valenzuela F., M.I. Rivera, Andrea Fernandez. CLP 1,000,000, duration 8 months, 2022.

-VRIMF 2109 Proyecto de Vinculación con el Medio Línea Colaboración Bidireccional VRIM-UDEC. “Returning to Earth: Neighborhood Garden and Community Days for Good Living in Boca Sur, San Pedro de la Paz”. This project, co-designed together with territorial organizations from Boca Sur, is to promote two-way cooperation between community organizations from Boca Sur and the University of Concepción, through the creation of a community garden and the implementation of knowledge exchange days for the valorization of the territory, sustainable development and good living. PI: Katia Valenzuela F., Collaborating researchers: Juan Antonio Carrasco, Francisco de la Barrera, Sebastián Astroza T., and M.I. Rivera. Also, CEDEUS Urban Laboratory, Concepción/. CLP 4,000,000, duration 24 months, from 2022 to 2023.

-Coordination and management of technical talks for teachers, students and professionals of the Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography (FAUG), University of Concepción, Concepción. 2nd Semester, 2014. • Facade Retrofit, improve energy performance in existing buildings. Speaker © PhD Andrea Martinez, Master in Building and Science (MBS) University of Southern California, USA. August 2014. • Thermal Insulation: Volcán products. September 2014. • Day of Green Covers: A good option for Concepción. Speakers: Ma. Isabel Rivera, MArch-Arq, FAUG Teacher, Adolfo Alcayaga Carrasco, Consulting and Management TM Building Systems Sika Chile, Werner Stehr Arq, Karen Labbe, Arq. © Mg. MHSEE-UBB. October 2014.

-Coordination and development of the painting contest for children, Heritage day, University of Concepción, Concepción. May 25, 2014.

-Coordination and management of Public Talks in the Heritage and Modernity Colloquium, by the Architect Rubén Pesci and José María Ezquiaga. Castro, Chiloe, Chile. November 8 and 9, 2013.

1.4. Other extension activities not included in the previous items.

-Interview on TVU channel: Direct Message Program. On architecture and sustainable urbanism and the international conference PLEA. Date: November 11, 2022, Concepción. Published:https://www.tvu.cl/prensa/mensaje-directo/2022/11/10/plea-2022-importante-conferencia-de-arquitectura-sustentable-y-diseno-urbano-llega-a-chile.html

-Interview on TVU channel: Central News. Problems about the garbage crisis in Metropolitan Concepción. Date: September 27, 2022, Point of presentation to Authorities: "CEDEUS educational model presentation". TVU, Published on July 6, 2022, in Concepción. Published:https://laventanaciudadana.cl/investigadores-de-cedeus-presentan-maqueta-de-vivienda-educativa-en-serviu/

-La Ventana Ciudadana: Citizen Journalism: “CEDEUS Researchers Present Educational Housing Model at SERVIU”. Posted on July 10, 2022, by Paulina Véjar Valdés. Published:https://www.tvu.cl/prensa/tvu-noticias/2022/07/06/investigadores-de-cedeus-presentaron-maqueta-de-vivienda-educativa.html

-Radio UdeC: "Sustainable Urban Development Center presented Educational model at SERVIU". Posted on July 11, 2022. Published:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhmc83JmjDg

-Interview Radio UdeC Program Making Territories. Architecture, well-being and decent habitat, together with Dr. Andrea Martinez, FAUG teacher, September 16, 2021. Published:https://www.radioudec.cl/haciendo-territorios/

-Management and coordination of the International Public Talk, for the elective Dignified Housing and Habitat, "Permanent Support Homes and Inclusive Communities in the USA." Guests: Cristina Bollo, Ph.D. Assistant Professor School of Architecture University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and Lyndsey Deaton, Ph.D., Director of the Urban Design Lab University of Oregon. November 02, 2021.

-USACH radio interview, Central Station program, about the publication in CIPER-Academic, "Cold, contamination and overcrowding: a million social housing with failures that facilitate the spread of COVID-19". Journalists: Marcelo Alvarado and Lucía López in radio/online format, CEDEUS November 13, 2020, Santiago. Published:https://www.radiousach.cl/radio-en-vivo

-Interview Radio UdeC City, Architecture and Environment Program: interview on: Quality of constructions in Chile, together with Dr. Andrea Martinez, FAUG teacher, November 03, 2020.

-TVU interview, Community of Content program on: "Caring for the Environment: How to Celebrate the National Holidays in a More Sustainable Way", CEDEUS September 16, 2020, Concepción. Published:https://www.tvu.cl/comunidades/entrevistas-lcc/2020/09/16/cuidado-del-medio-ambiente-como-celebrar-las-fiestas-patrias-de-manera-mas-sustentable.html

-TVU interview, Content Community program, about "Publication of Tips for good ventilation", CEDEUS project" July 02, 2020, Concepción.

-Interview Radio UdeC City, Architecture and Environment Program: interview on architecture, city in times of pandemic, with Dr. Andrea Martinez, June 18, 2020.

-Radio UdeC Interview Alma Mater Program: "program designed to meet professionals trained at the University of Concepción", commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Architecture Degree. December, 2017, Concepcion.

-Radio UdeC Interview Alma Mater Program: "program designed to meet professionals trained at the University of Concepción", commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Architecture Degree. December, 2017, Concepcion.

-Interview TVU, news, about, "Day of Green Covers: a good option for Concepción" October 27, 2014, Concepción.

-UdeC Radio Interview on, "Vegetable Cover Day: a good option for Concepción" October 22, 2014, Concepción.

-Radio UdeC interview about, “First Recycling Campaign, Ramadas UdeC 2014.” September 3, 2014, Concepcion.
-Radio UdeC interview on, “First International Workshop on Public Spaces on Palafitos on the edge of the Castro sea.” November 11, 2013, Concepción.

-Interview for Matinal Canal Regional, about Café Científico: Architecture and Urbanism for a Sustainable City. Concepción, Chile. August 22, 2013.

1.5. Participation in other extension institutions.

-President and member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and AirConditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) UO Student Branch for one year 2018-2019. She participates in and leads a group of undergraduate and graduate students for one academic year as president of the ASHRAE Alumni Chapter at the University of Oregon. During this period we carried out a series of activities that link the integration of environmental conditioning systems, heating, refrigeration, regulations, certifications, that promote energy efficiency, well-being, health, and comfortable environments, in the architecture department of the UO. Through tours, special guests and workshops, it is to be able to promote learning processes among students, linking with professional engineers, is one of the main ones of the organization.

-Volunteer in Architects in Schools, of the Foundation of Architects of Oregon AFO. During a quarter he participated in the architects program in schools, where he taught basic education students at the public school "Los dos Ríos" to students with a high vulnerability index, in the city of Springfield, Oregon. The objective is to be able to educate and motivate students and teachers on topics such as architecture and sustainability, and on the profession at an early age.

2. Research Experience.

2.1. Inaugural, central or closing conferences as a guest participant in meetings of the specialty

-International Invited to the Fall Lecture Series public talk on October 19, for undergraduate and graduate students, and academics entitled: “Healing Environments: Landscapes and Architecture After the Crisis.” at Clemson University, South Carolina, U.S.A. Make a presentation about the research we do at the Vital Signs laboratory, FAUG-UdeC, and my professional practice as a RAD designer architect. In person, 1 hour.
published:https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=509070854553881&set=a.405718838222417

-Speaker at California School Facilities Research Institute (SFRI) Symposium III (January 20, 2022). Invited as a panelist and expert presenter on environmental quality in schools, specifically Air Quality and Thermal Comfort, in the panel: "Casting a Wide Net: Indoor Environmental Quality in Chilean Classroom". Make a presentation about the results of my research on the environmental conditions in schools in Chile, the different challenges and what approaches are necessary to generate improvements in the future.
Published:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y38TSr3wBSE

-Participation in XIV International Seminar on Architecture and Arts: Sixty years of reality and challenges transforming the territory. International Presenter Architect and expert on environmental quality in schools. Asynchronous session Talk entitled: “Spaces for learning and living: re-thinking the spaces of the future.” Give a 20-minute presentation on the new challenges of design and environmental quality in workplaces and education from the perspective of Christopher Alexander's pattern language. Identifying qualities and new challenges from design and environmental regulations/standards in the post-pandemic period.

2.2. Other research background

-Sub-director of the Vital Signs Laboratory, FAUG, UdeC. Vital Signs Lab is a collective of researchers and designers who share a common interest in healthy built environments. It is located in the Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography of the University of Concepción, Chile. Vital Signs Lab supports research on human perceptions, comfort, indoor air quality, energy use, and high performance for new and existing buildings in the built environment. The laboratory also offers technical support to courses that measure, analyze and design systems within the University, as well as external consultancy to architecture studios and institutions.

-Participation in Workshops of the specialty Rivera, M.I. “Classrooms Indoor Environmental Quality and Student Health and Learning in Southern Chile. Presentation in Ph.D. workshop at the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) conference_2017 | Architecture of Complexity: design, systems, society, and environment, from June 14 to 17 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. PhD student selected to participate in the doctoral student workshop according to research topic.

2.3. Participation in international collaborations with different specialized research laboratories.

-Collaboration on the Discovery Project, “Carbon Impacts of Cross-laminated Timber,” with Professor Alison Kwok, at the NetZED Case Study Laboratory, University of Oregon.

-International collaboration of the project “Annex 69 International survey on scales” with Professor Marcel Schweiker from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe (KIT).

-Collaboration in the research project "Night Ventilation of Mass" with Professor Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, at the Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory, of the University of Oregon.

2.4. Invited-Lecturer

-Stanford University Invited Lecturer, mid and final studio review by Profesor Alison Kwok, Ph.D. in the Architectural Design Studio for undergraduate CEE 134B, Fall, 2018.

-University of Desarrollo UDD, Department of Engineering, Concepción, Chile Invited Lecturer for the class Sustainable Territorial Planning, taught for a weekend to professionals at graduate level for the Engineering Master in Sustainable Management.

3. Other academic administration activities

-Leader of the Research, Development and Innovation Team for the
Formulation of objectives and indicators and subsequent monitoring by axis of the new FAUG 2021-2025 Strategic Plan. From March 2021 to the present.

-Delegate of the Library Unit of the Faculty of Architecture,
Urbanism and Geography, University of Concepción, from April 2021 to the present. Coordination, support and management of various activities related to the management of bibliographic resources of the FAUG, acquisition, workshops and workshops for students and teachers, which are developed by this Unit.

-Member of the editorial committee of the International Academic Journal of architecture and urbanism URBE, Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography from the University of Concepción. From August 2020 to December 2021.

-Quality Coordinator, Training Unit of the Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography FAUG, University of Concepción. June 2014 to July 2015.

-Professor in charge of the preparation of the Master of the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography, University of Concepcion. March to December 2014.

4. Background of special academic relevance.

-Member of the organizing committee of the international conference Passive Low Energy Architecture (PLEA)_2022, Universidad Católica and CEDEUS, to be held from November 23 to 25, 2022, Santiago, Chile. From April 2021 to November 2022.

-Member of the organizing committee and coordinator of the John Reynolds Symposium_2019 | Education by Design to be held in October 2019, Eugene, Oregon, USA.

-President of ASHRAE Student Branch University of Oregon, 2018|2019 In charge of coordinating, organizing events for the participation of students from the Department of Architecture, of the University of Oregon, on the dissemination of topics on Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 2018-2019 .

-Local Organizing Committee of the SBSE Retreat_2017 | Craft: Shaping Buildings, Ecologies, and Cities developed on July 25-28, 2017 in Silver Falls, Oregon, USA.

-Local Organizing Committee of the 5th International Congress of Architecture and Environment, held on November 4-6, 2013, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile. I work from March to November, 2013.

-Local Organizing Committee of the First International Workshop: Public Spaces on Palafitos in Bordemar de Castro, Chiloé, Chile, November 8 to 10, 2013. Within the framework of the V International Congress of Architecture and Environment developed at the Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Geography, University of Concepción.

4.1. Other academic background.

-Member of the Society of Building Science Educators, SBSE (Society of Building Science Educators) United States. Since April 2016 Present.

-Present. Student member of (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, 2018-2019.

-Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 2018-2019. Collegiate Architect of the College of Architects, Concepción Delegation, from 2006 to 2015. I.C.A. 8592.