Elisa Macêdo

Master in Architectural Technology and Urban Architect from the University of São Paulo USP,  researcher at Atopos-USP. Since 2024 Ph.D. Student in Urban Infrastructure and Environmental Systems at UNC – Charlotte. Worked as a Lecturer in the Graduate Program in Building Sustainability and Executive Education at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie and in the Graduate Program in Sustainable Architecture at Centro Universitário Belas Artes. Teaches topics related to Sustainability Innovations, Sustainability Certifications, Sustainable Buildings, Performance Standards, and Construction Quality for Residential Buildings. LEED AP® BD+C – Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction by the US Green Building Council since 2013, with over 15 years of professional experience as a Technical Consultant specializing in sustainable buildings and urbanism, performance, and environmental certifications. Worked as the Quality and Sustainability Coordinator at Lindenberg Builder and has coordinated over 50 projects in specialized consulting firms such as CTE, Sustentech, and CA-2 Consultores Associados, developing work in energy efficiency, carbon mitigation, ESG, and climate change for the construction sector.