Farzad Hashemi

Farzad serves as an Assistant Professor of Architecture at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He is also the founding director of the Climate-Sensitive Design Lab (CSDL) at the UTSA School of Architecture + Planning. Holding a Ph.D. in Architecture from Penn State, with a focus on Sustainability, Farzad is deeply passionate about climate-responsive design, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable urban development. His investigations primarily explore the intricate connections between urban microclimates and the energy performance of buildings, with a particular focus on vulnerable communities.