Sandra Piesik

About Sandra Piesik

Dr Sandra Piesik is an award-winning architect, author, artist, and scientist specializing in the implementation of global sustainable legislation, nature-based solutions, art, design, and science. She is the founder of Amsterdam and New York-based ‘3 ideas’ consultancy and Hybrid Habitats Lab. Her diverse global engagements range from leading research and development projects, international lectures, judging competitions, and the nomination of awards.Dr Piesik is a stakeholder and network member of several UN and EU organizations, including The Nairobi Work Programme (NWP), the Paris Committee on Capacity Building (PCCB), and the Climate and Technology Centre & Network (CTCN), the European Union Commission’s New European Bauhaus, and the SETI Institute, California AIR Affiliate Programme. Her published work includes: ‘HABITAT: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Climate’ (published in May 2023 by Thames & Hudson and Shufusha); ‘HABITAT: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Planet’ (2017 published by: Thames & Hudson, Abrams Books, Flammarion, Editions Detail and Blume) ’Arish: Palm-Leaf Architecture’ (2012 published by: Thames & Hudson). Qualifications: BA(Hons)Arch AA Dipl MA Art PhD AIA NCARB ARB Website: Media: Twitter:@SandraPiesikInstagram: sandrapiesik83Facebook: sandra.piesik.108LinkedIn: dr-sandra-piesik Current position: Director, Architect 3 ideas Amsterdam, New York SETI, AIR Affiliate, California, The Nairobi Work Programme (NWP) Stakeholder The Paris Committee on Capacity Building (PCCB) Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) Network MemberUN-HABITAT: The United Nations Human Settlements Programme Urban-Rural Linkages to Advance Integrated Territorial Development: Guiding Principles and Framework for Action – Stakeholder UNCCD Former Policy Support Consultant on Rural-Urban Dynamics Professional:American Institute of Architects, New York State & City Chapter, USANational Council of Architectural Registration Board, Washington DC, USAArchitects Registration Board, London UKThe Architects Registration Bureau, Hague, The NetherlandsSETI Institute, California, USANew European Bauhaus, Brussles

Experience

1. Air Affiliate Program

   SETI Institute

   Dec 2023 — Present · CA, US

Education

• University of Portsmouth

  BA (Hons) Architecture

• University of the Arts, Poznan, Poland Faculty of Architecture and Design

  Doctor of Arts Degree in a Discipline of Design

• The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL

  Certificate in Professional Practice and Management in Architecture

• Architectural Association

  AA Dimploma

Skills

• Project Planning
• Sustainable Development
• Project Management
• • Urban Adaptation
• • Technology Development and Transfer
• • Circular Economy
• • Sustainability Services
• Architectural Design
• • Capacity-Building and Educational Programmes