Prof. Dr. Giuseppe La Ferla | Construction Technology | Best Researcher Award
Assistant Professor Doctor | Polytechnic University of Madrid | Spain
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe La Ferla is a distinguished academic and professional architect specializing in construction and architectural technology. Based in Madrid, Spain, he combines a solid academic career with over two decades of professional practice across Europe, the Middle East, and South America. His expertise focuses on sustainable building envelopes, bioclimatic design, and energy-efficient construction systems. He has contributed extensively to teaching, research, and architectural projects, bridging theory and practice. As a professor at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, he plays a significant role in advancing innovative research on façade technologies and guiding future architects in sustainable construction methods.
Publication Profile
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Education Background
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe La Ferla earned his PhD in Construction and Architectural Technology at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, where his thesis investigated the thermal performance of radiant glass within glazed envelopes. Earlier, he graduated with a Master Degree in Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Turin, further consolidating his academic foundation in design and construction. His professional registration was completed at the University of Reggio Calabria, affirming his formal credentials to practice architecture. His academic training is complemented by specialized courses in building codes, fire precautions, technical roofing, and advanced English language certification, establishing a multidisciplinary foundation for his career.
Professional Experience
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe La Ferla has extensive international professional experience, having worked as a lead architect at Chapman Taylor Spain for over two decades. In this role, he led large-scale urban, residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, coordinating bioclimatic studies and sustainability strategies across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. His portfolio includes shopping centers, masterplans, luxury housing, healthcare facilities, and hospitality projects. Beyond practice, he has served as a professor in various master’s programs at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and guest lecturer at international institutions. His career bridges high-level architectural design with advanced academic instruction, integrating sustainability into practice.
Awards and Honors
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe La Ferla has received recognition for his architectural and academic contributions through various prizes and honors. His work earned the UN-Habitat Dubai International Best Practice award for sustainable forestry management, and he won prizes in international architectural competitions in Italy and Poland. He has also been honored with recognition for contributions as a peer reviewer for leading journals such as Sustainable Cities and Society. Additionally, his innovative designs have been exhibited publicly, including selection in permanent exhibitions in Madrid. His career is marked by a consistent commitment to excellence in both architectural innovation and sustainable practice.
Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe La Ferla’s research interests are centered on sustainable construction technologies, adaptive façades, and energy-efficient building envelopes. His doctoral research focused on the characterization and experimental simulation of radiant glass as a heating and comfort system. He has participated actively in European research networks such as COST Actions on Smart Energy Regions anon Adaptive Façades, contributing to working groups on adaptive technologies, performance methods, and policy innovation. His collaborations extend across international institutions, emphasizing experimental monitoring, computational prediction, and bioclimatic design. His work reflects a consistent effort to integrate sustainability with architectural innovation.
Publication Top Notes
Title: Design of a Shipping Container-Based Home: Structural, Thermal, and Acoustic Conditioning
Published Year: 2025
Citation: 1
Title: Radiant glass façade technology: thermal and comfort performance base on experimental monitoring of outdoor test cells
Published Year: 2020
Citation: 17
Title: Geometric Game Facing the Mediterranean. The Teulada-Moraira Auditorium.
Published Year: 2012.
Citation: 1.
Title: Network Movement. The Magic Box in Madrid
Published Year: 2011
Citation: 1
Title: Residential Complex in the Sanchinarro Urban Development Plan in Madrid
Published Year: 2011
Citation: 1
Conclusion
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe La Ferla embodies a rare balance of academic rigor, professional achievement, and international collaboration. His career illustrates a strong dedication to advancing sustainable design, not only through theoretical exploration but also in real-world applications across diverse architectural contexts. With extensive teaching experience and a long history of participation in global research initiatives, he continues to shape the discourse around sustainable building envelopes and adaptive façade systems. His work highlights the critical role of architecture in addressing environmental challenges and reflects his ongoing contribution to both education and professional practice in construction technology.