Faculty of Design
Environmental Design
Meet the Designer
Zach
Rubiales
Environmental Design - Interior Design Specialization
“Sustainability is not just creating physical systems that help preserve the environment and conserve energy. It is a process of engaging users to understand and love their environment. The city is an organism, full of culture, memory, and everchanging structures.To change the city, it starts with the people.”

Zach has a passion for sustainable living and community-centered design, his work explores the intersection of modular housing, permaculture, and computational design. Drawing on tools like cellular automata and genetic algorithms, Zach develops innovative spatial systems that challenge conventional urban typologies. He brings experience from design internships, student leadership, and the hospitality industry, combining creativity, technical skill, and a strong sense of empathy. His design philosophy is rooted in ecological responsibility, human connection, and the belief that beautiful spaces can drive social change.
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