Luis V. Badillo Lozano

Director of  Sustainable Technologies & Infrastructures

NCARB / IDP Representative

Mr. Badillo began his professional career in 1981 as designer for some  architectural Firms. In 1985, he joined the office of Méndez, Brunner A&E  becoming an associate in 1989 and full partner in 1991 when the firm changed it’s name to Méndez, Brunner, Badillo & Associates.  He has been responsible for the design and production of a wide range of projects in both the private and public sector, amounting to more than $90 millions in construction cost.  As member of the AIA Puerto Rico Chapter, Mr. Badillo has held several positions from Treasurer to President.  In 1996 he was named by the AIA, Florida Region as Co-Chairman of the Caribbean Basin Initiative, a conscious effort to exchange ideas and experiences with our fellow architects in the Caribbean.  This endeavor gave Mr. Badillo the opportunity to participate as a speaker in several forums in Florida, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama.  More recently, during the last decade, Mr. Badillo, has been actively involved in the expansion of his Firm’s International practice, concentrating his efforts in Panama City, Panama and lately In Tortola, BVI.

He has also been member of various commissions that addressed Education and Professional Practice issues for the Colegio de Arquitectos y Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico. From Winter 2000 until Spring 2009 he was a member of the Faculty at the New School of Architecture of the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, and professor in-charge of Advanced Level Courses such as Advanced Design III, Office Management and Finances, and a 5th year student’s Capstone (Thesis) Course counselor.  In 2005 Mr. Badillo was named by National AIA as one of their representative in the NAAB Accrediting Teams, being the only Puerto Rican architect occupying that position.

Luis V. Badillo Lozano/ Interview: Un  Mundo de Innovación, January 2010