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Farzad Hashemi

Assistant Professor in Architecture, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Assistant Professor in Architecture, The University of Texas at San Antonio Farzad serves as an Assistant Professor of Architecture at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He is also the founding director of the Climate-Sensitive Design Lab (CSDL) at the UTSA School of Architecture + Planning. Holding a Ph.D. in Architecture from Penn State, with a focus on Sustainability, Farzad is deeply passionate about climate-responsive design, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable urban development. His investigations primarily explore the intricate connections between urban microclimates and the energy performance of buildings, with a particular focus on vulnerable communities.