Within the framework of the Lugaritz supported housing, Matia has launched the Lugaritz Living Lab project.
Elisa Pozo Menéndez
Architectural design and healthy cities
Ph.D. in Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (2023), with a doctoral dissertation that received international recognition titled “The City for People with Dementia: A Methodology for Integrating Design and Quality of Life in European Cities”; Master’s degree in “Sustainable Cities” (IFU-Paris, 2014) and a Master’s degree in “Environment and Bioclimatic Architecture” (UPM, 2019). She is a co-author of the "Guide for planning healthy cities", published by the Ministry of Health and the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP), as well as scientific articles, book chapters, and presentations at national and international conferences and congresses.
Her work focuses on supporting the transformation of residential environments to create inclusive and home-like spaces that promote quality of life and greater interaction and participation. She combines research with her professional practice at her firm, mita atelier, and collaborates on research and innovation projects related to the design of friendly, inclusive, and people-centered environments. In 2022, she was selected for the “35 Under 35” ranking by the Madrid World Capital Construction Association (MWCC) and Global Shapers Madrid, which aims to promote young talent in the architecture and engineering sectors. In 2020, she received third prize in the “Talento Joven-Carné Joven” competition in the Solidarity category from the Community of Madrid for her work with older adults in the Usera district.