2015 Yearbook -Universidad ORT Uruguay

135 Eduardo Rosa, Eng. (Brazil) Business Manager at Ecofiber. He delivered the lecture “Sustainable Insulation” alongside Felipe Manta, Arch., founding partner of the Uruguayan Institute of Dry Construction, on November 26. Dr. Roine Leiringer (China) Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Research Programs in the Department of Real Estate and Construction at the University of Hong Kong. He made an academic visit with the aim of defining joint research activities with Architect Paula Cardellino, a faculty researcher. He also taught a class on Qualitative Research Methods to students in Architectural Research Methodologies, March 6–22. Iván Carretero (Spain) Representative for Central and Latin America for the Danish furniture company Republic of Fritz Hansen. He delivered the lecture “Reimagining Arne Jacobsen’s Iconic Drop Chair” on June 1. Diego Hodara, M.A. (United States) Adjunct Professor of Global Real Estate Markets at the Schack Institute of Real Estate, New York University. He delivered the lecture “How to Invest in the U.S. Real Estate Sector” on May 4. He taught the Contract Negotiation seminar as part of the Specialization Diploma in Real Estate Business on November 25 and 26. Silvina López Barrera, Architect (United States) Professor of Art and Architectural History at Middlebury College. She delivered the lecture “Building Bridges to Bridge the Gap Between Education and the Practice of Architecture and Urban Planning,” July 7. LECTURES AND ACADEMIC VISITS 2015 Silvina López Barrera, Architect