Luis Ricardo Borunda Monsivais

computational design, sustainable design, AI in architecture, construction automation, shell structures

Architecture III Studio 3015
Research Methods 5045
ARCH3054, Building Analysis

Peer-reviewed journal publications

• SJR Q2 Arts and Humanities: Borunda, L., Anaya, J., “Hierarchical Structures Computational Design and Digital 3D Printing”, Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures IASS, 63(4), 2022, DOI:10.20898/j.iass.2022.015

• SJR Q3 Building and Construction: Rodriguez, M., Borunda, L., et al., “Multi-resolution in architecture as a design driver for additive manufacturing applications” International Journal of Architectural Computing, 8(3), 2020, pp. 218 – 234, DOI 10.1177/147807712092480218

• Borunda, L., Rodríguez, M., et al. “Additive Manufacturing Building Components”, Análes de Edificación. 6(2), 2019, pp. 7 – 19, ISSN 2444-1309

Peer-reviewed conference publications

• Borunda, L., Rodriguez, M., et al., “Design Method for Optimized Infills in Additive Manufacturing Thermoplastic Component”, In: Sousa, J. et al (Eds), Proceedings of 37th eCAADe and XXIII SIGraDi Joint Conference, Architecture in the Age of the 4Th Industrial Revolution, São Paulo, Blucher, 2019, pp. 493 - 504, DOI: 10.5151/proceedings-ecaadesigradi2019_628

• Aguilar, P., Borunda, L.,  Pardal, C., “Additive manufacturing of variable-density ceramics, photocatalytic and filtering slats”. In: Werner, L. & Koering, D., (Eds.), Anthropologic-Architecture and Fabrication in the Cognitive Age Proc. of the eCAADe, 38, 1, TU Berlin, Germany, 2020, pp. 97 – 105, DOI: 10.52842/conf.ecaade.2020.1.097

• Rodriguez, M., Borunda, L., et al., “Robotic Free-Oriented Additive Manufacturing Technique for Thermopla

CONFERENCES

• “La Nube”, CaixaForum Valencia Museum Inaugural Conference, Valencia, Spain, 2022

• “El impacto ambiental de la automatización de la construcción y la fabricación aditiva de gran escala”, Semana de la ingeniería IIT, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, 2018

• “Energy Efficient Housing Prototypes” Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Mexico, 2013 

• “Solar Decathlon Europe” ITESM campus Querétaro, Mexico, 2013 

• “CFD Simulation and Design Methodologies for Energy Efficient Design” Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, 2011 

• “Passive Architecture Case Studies”, College of Architects of Madrid, Spain, 2012 

• “Low Energy, Low Impact, Low Cost” Universidad de Alcalá de Henáres, Spain, 2011

• “Sustainable design for environmental equilibrium”, Zero-Energy Buildings International Conference of the 10Action European Commission, Lisbon, Portugal, 2011

EXHIBITIONS

• Caixa Forum Valencia Cloud for CITY X Virtual Pavilion, 17th Venice Architecture Biennale, Italy, 2021

• Museum of Science and Technology, La Coruna, Spain, 2013

• Innovation in Architecture: exhibition of the Spain Pavilion , 11th Venice Architecture Biennale, Italy, 2012

• Sant Adria del Besos, Barcelona, Spain, 2011

• Färgfabriken Museum, Stockholm, Sweden, 2009

SERVICE

• Reviewer, Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, 2019 – 2022

• Technology Consultant, National Laboratory of Sustainable Housing and Communities of Mexico, 2016 - 2022

• Journal reviewer, International Journal on Architectural Computing, 2019 - 2021

• Journal reviewer, Technology | Architecture + Design, 2021

• Invited Jury & reviewer: Syracuse University, Instituto de Arquitectura Avanzada de Cataluña, Istituto Europeo di Design, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Universidad Politecnica de Cataluña, Univeridad Internacional de Cataluña. Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Carnegie Mellon University 

• Specialization in architectural technology and computational design with a focus on advanced design and construction methods that utilize computation and digital fabrication.
• Development of lightweight, high-performance structures using computational techniques and digital fabrication technologies such as 3D printing and robotics.
• Integration of sensors and other technologies into the built environment to enable real-time monitoring and optimization of building performance.
• Dedication to addressing issues of sustainability and social equity in the built environment, including the design of energy-efficient buildings and communities and the development of tools and methods for the analysis and optimization of urban systems.
• Leadership of projects on smart construction and experiential learning at the Global Forum on Urban and Regional Resilience at Virginia Tech's College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
• Collaboration with the National Laboratory of Sustainable Housing and Communities of Mexico.
• Possession of a Ph.D. in Architectural Construction and Technology from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
• Participation as a codirector of two Solar Decathlon Europe competition entries sponsored by the Department of Energy.
• Professional experience as a project architect at internationally renowned studios Cloud 9 and Sancho Madridejos Architecture Office.
• Role in establishing collaborative partnerships between educators, practitioners, corporate sponsors, and industry leaders.
• Freelance registered architect from 2014 to 2021
• LEED GA and Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python certificates
• Member of Council of Spanish Architects, 
• Member of the Official College of Architects of Madrid, 
• Licensed Architect in Spain, registered in Madrid
• Member of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures
• Awarded the CONACYT 439983 federal grant awarded by the government of Mexico, 2016
•  Awareded 1st place Fundacion Arquia Competition, award by Arquia Bank, 2013