Adriana Salles

I am an Architect, with over 17 years of experience in sustainable construction and healthcare projects, an MSc in Sustainable Construction and Rehabilitation, and a Post-Graduate in Project Management. Sustainable design pioneer in consultancy and advocacy, I have been LEED Accredited Professional BD+C since 2009. Living Building Challenge Ambassador in Brazil, between 2016 and 2017. Consultant in sustainable building design, sustainable urban planning, and development of sustainable strategies, with more than 200,000 sqm projects registered under LEED certification rating systems. Experience in the implementation of Integrated Design Processes, leading design charrettes. Her research field is focused on urban sustainability assessment and digital urban planning. I have been studying the integration of sustainability and urban circularity indicators with City Information Modelling. In my master's, I developed a noteworthy dissertation project involving the integration of Urban Sustainability Assessment within the City Information Modelling concept.
As a member of iiSBE Portugal, I have been involved in relevant projects, highlighting her participation in the Terras da Comporta and the TRAIN4SUSTAIN projects.
An active member of the COST Action Circular B (CA21103), holding two important positions as Grant Holder Manager and Working Group 4 co-leader, which is focused on Dissemination and Communication.