Chapter 2. Theoretical and conceptual approaches

He holds a degree in architecture from the Universidad del Atlántico and a master’s degree in urban planning from the National University of Colombia, Medellín campus. He has served as director of the Research Center of the School of Architecture (Cifar) at the Catholic University of Colombia and of the Research Center for Habitat, Development, and Peace (Cihdep) at La Salle University (2008–2016). Classified by Minciencias as an associate researcher for the 2019–2021 period. Member of the Territorial Habitat Design and Management research group affiliated with La Gran Colombia University, classified in Category B by Minciencias.