Per Fransson
KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Per is an architect and educator. Per has been teaching in numerous courses on all levels within the School of Architecture. 25 years of running his own practice he has great experience in the profession and is keen on bringing practice, education and research closer together. Per has been running the Master Studio – Architecture and Daylight Together with Rodrigo Muro. The Studio aims to study daylight as one of many site specific factors that impacts our senses and creates sustainable and well designed spaces. Together with colleque Fredrik Stenberg Per was running the Studio Architecture and Place where the goel was to understand the site where we build and the effects our constructions have on its surroundings be it effects on humans or nature. For a couple of years the Studio also involved itself with the research of the oceam and its new blue industry and economy.Placing the Studio on the Marine Research Center Kristineberg on the Island of Skaftö on the West coast where projects around Algea farming and Oyster plantations was created. Blue Architecture was created as a thought, practice and a platform for discussions about new material, food production and the possibilities of the Oceans resources. Per is also running a research project named “Self Build City – A prototype for sustainable cities”. This project is financed by Boverket and takes its inspiration from the Swedish Egnahems Movement, a tradition of self-built, affordable family housing where government agencies subsidise housing costs for families who helped with construction tasks.

Currently, Per is teaching the Master Studio DKV67 with the focus of making architecture.

Ian F. Taberner AIA
Director of Master’s Thesis | Core Faculty
Ian F. Taberner, AIA, is the Director of Master’s Thesis and Core Faculty at Boston Architectural College. He has a Master’s in Design Studies from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Architecture from the Pratt Institute. 

Ian believes we teach because we are still eager to know. Ideally, he views his role as a professor as one who is a constantly maturing student. The greatest offering a teacher may make available to their students is the example of their own work – the drawings, the models, the unrealized projects, with the constructed works.

Ian believes we build because our ideas need the support of matter. Within our built works, one can see the essence of the project; the consistency of ideas. As architects, we must maintain the long-standing tradition of taking responsibility and an active role in the education of the next generation of architects. Teaching architecture is about a shared discovery. Practicing architecture is about clarity. We are responsible for the regenerative possibilities teaching can offer, bringing to our school an acceptance of the experience of the profession – a continuance necessary for the survival of our art and practice.

Shawn Rickenbacker
Shawn L. Rickenbacker is an architect, urbanist, and urban data researcher. He is currently the Director of the CCNY J. Max Bond Center for Urban Futures, where he directs the Center’s sponsored research and is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the CCNY Spitzer School of Architecture. His research and work confront the intersection of spatial equity and the socioeconomic impact of place-based policies, programs, and design with a focus on next generation housing supply. His research and projects have been supported by JP Morgan Chase, the Graham Foundation, Moxie Foundation and published in The NY Times, MIT Press, Actar, and University College London. Shawn holds a Master of Architecture with a Certificate in American Urbanism from the University of Virginia, where he was the Dupont Scholar, a LoC in Climate Change Leadership from Cornell University, and a BArch from Syracuse University.

Dr. Deyala Tarawneh

Dr Deyala Tarawneh is an architect and urbanist concerned with topics related to smart cities, mobility, and achieving spatial justice and gender equality in cities. She holds a PhD degree in Urban and Regional Studies obtained from the University of Birmingham, UK.

Dr Tarawneh currently serves as the Deputy Dean for Training and Alumni Affairs and the National Secretary for the IAESTE- Jordan, she was the Chairperson and Head of the Architecture Department at the University of Jordan for four cycles, and she is also Board and Secretary for the Architecture Division Council of the Jordan Engineers Association, and an Assistant Professor at the University of Jordan, Engineering Faculty, Architecture Department. Dr Deyala Tarawneh is the Counsellor and Advisor for the Women In Engineering (WIE) affinity group as part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). She is also a founding member and currently Treasurer for the Watershed and Development Initiative (WADI) funded by the United States Forestry Service (USFS) to advance water conservation and land stewardship practices to build resilient communities and healthy watersheds across Jordan.

Mariia Redkolis — Architect & Designer

Mariia Redkolis is an architect and designer with over 11 years of international experience, based in New York. Her work focuses on commercial and office architecture, including adaptive-reuse projects for major historic landmarks in Manhattan such as the Empire State Building and One Grand Central Place. She is also developing her own online interior design studio.

Mariia is a member of the Union of Architects of Russia, the International Union of Architects, and an Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects. She serves as a jury expert for leading global competitions, including the A’ Design Award and INSPIRELI Awards, supporting innovation and emerging talent in architecture and design.

Her projects and professional insights have been featured in several international design and architecture publications.

Daria Yang Du
Daria Yang Du is a Los Angeles–based architectural designer (LEED Green Assoc. / Assoc. AIA), interdisciplinary artist, and founder of DD Studio. She holds a Master of Advanced Architectural Design from Cornell University and has spent recent years working across diverse scales and typologies at leading international firms, including RIOS, BIG, Gensler, MAD, and Woods Bagot.

Her professional practice spans hospitality, education, cultural, and public infrastructure, with projects realized across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Her works have received multiple international honors, including the MUSE Design Awards, London Design Awards (Platinum), and French Design Awards (Platinum), as well as the Loop Design Concept and New Talent Awards. Representative projects include the Art Omi Design Gallery and the Iceland Black Lava Visitor Center proposal.

Her research and creative work focus on sustainability, fluidity, and cultural narrative, using spatial design as a medium for dialogue among society, ecology, and emotion. She was invited to exhibit at the A’ Design 40×40 Exhibition in New York City, and her projects have been featured by e-architect, Apartment Therapy, Amazing Architecture, Artdaily, China Daily, and China.com. She previously served as a Guest Critic at Portland State University and is currently invited as a Master Artist with the Asian Art Association Singapore and an Advisory Expert for the IJADC International Competition.

Dr. Jaser K. Mahasneh holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from Virginia Tech, USA. He currently serves as the Director of the Engineering Projects Unit at the Jordan University of Science and Technology.
His professional and academic expertise focuses on sustainable architecture, environmental design, and digital transformation in construction, with special emphasis on AI and BIM-based design processes.

Dr. Mahasneh has contributed to numerous international design reviews and research initiatives, promoting innovative and context-responsive architectural practices in the region.

Dr. Laith Obeidat
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture
Jordan University of Science and Technology

Dr. Laith Obeidat is a designer, researcher, and educator specializing in computational design, environmental design, interior architecture, adaptive reuse, and biophilic design. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Architecture from Virginia Tech and a Master’s in Interior Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design. His work integrates technology, sustainability, and design innovation to advance resilient and human-centered architectural practice.

Dr. Sana’a M. Al-Rqaibat
Chair, Department of Design & Visual Communication | Assistant Professor of Architecture
Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jordan

Sana’a M. Al-Rqaibat is an architect, researcher, and educator specializing in computational design, daylighting, and AI-driven creativity in architectural education. She currently serves as Chair of the Department of Design & Visual Communication and Assistant Professor of Architecture at Jordan University of Science and Technology.

Holding a Ph.D. in Architecture and Design Research from Virginia Tech, her research explores how digital technologies, simulation tools, and artificial intelligence can enhance design thinking, sustainability, and user well-being. She has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and international conferences. Al-Rqaibat’s contributions extend beyond research to academic leadership and innovation. She has led curriculum modernization, digital literacy initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaborations that bridge architecture, design, and technology. Her leadership also includes participation in EU- and DAAD-funded international projects and contributions to academic accreditation and design innovation. A recipient of multiple national and international awards for teaching and research, Al-Rqaibat frequently serves as a reviewer and jury member for global architecture and design competitions. Her work integrates technology, creativity, and evidence-based design to advance adaptive and human-centered architecture.