Arts and Social Sciences Journal

Raffaello Furlan

Raffaello Furlan
Professor
IUAV University, Italy

Biography

Dr. Raffaello Furlan holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees from IUAV University in Venice (Italy), and a PhD in Architecture from Griffith University in Brisbane (Australia). He has held visiting and permanent positions in Italy (IUAV in Venice), Australia (University of Queensland and Griffith University in Brisbane), UAE (Canadian University of Dubai) and Qatar (Qatar University in Doha). He has been teaching Art History, History of Architecture, Project Management, Urban Design, Architecture Design and Interior Design. His areas of interest include Vernacular Architecture, Architecture and Urban Sociology, Project management. Member of the Board of Architects in Italy and Australia, he has nearly 20 years professional experience, split between design management, project management and supervision roles, with some highly respected companies, 6 years of which were in Italy, 10 years in Australia, and 4 years in Middle East. In these roles he was involved in managing the design concept, documentation, construction and supervision of residential and commercial developments from inception through to completion, including planning, estimating, client/consultant/contractor interactions and site inspection services.

Research Interest

Vernacular Architecture, Architecture and Urban Sociology, Project management