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Matan Mayer
Associate Professor at IE University
Matan Mayer is an Associate Professor of Architecture at IE University in Madrid, where he specializes in architectural design and construction. His academic focus is on reducing the environmental impact of materials used in the built environment through life cycle design measures. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Peter Rice Prize and the AIA Excellence in Design Award, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.12
Academic Background and Experience
Matan Mayer holds a doctorate and a post-professional master's degree from Harvard University Graduate School of Design, as well as a Bachelor of Architecture from Tel Aviv University. His academic career includes positions such as:
- Associate Professor at IE University (2023 – Present)
- Assistant Professor at IE University (2016 – 2023)
- Instructor of Architecture at Harvard University Graduate School of Design (2014 – 2016)
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities (2014 – 2016)
Additionally, he has been involved in various research initiatives, including a fellowship at the Institute for Lightweight Structures and Conceptual Design in Stuttgart and the Composite Construction Laboratory at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne.1
Research and Publications
Mayer's research contributions include topics on material recovery in construction and circularity in building assemblies. He serves on the editorial board of the Technology | Architecture + Design journal and was the issue editor for a special edition on "Circularity" in 2023.1 His work has been featured in various academic publications, highlighting his expertise in life cycle design and sustainable architecture practices.13
Highlights
Implementing circularity in construction is an important goal. In order to achieve it at scale, the industry needs simple yet robust methods for evaluating the potential of building materials to be reused or recycled. This article in the recent issue of Construction Materials Journal proposes four simple assessments approaches based on market value, resource depletion trends, energy consumption and GHG emissions. The methods are implemented on widely used material groups and compared.
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IE School of Architecture and Design
Looking forward to an interesting discussion about sustainability and the circular economy in the construction industry. If you’re in Tokyo please consider dropping by.
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IE University IE School of Architecture and Design
