Dr. Carmela Cucuzzella

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Biography

Carmela Cucuzzella is a Professor in the Department of Design Computation Arts at Concordia University and the founding co-director of the Generation Cities Institute. She holds the Concordia University Research Chair in Integrated Design for Sustainability in the Built Environment. Dr. Cucuzzella's scholarly work is interdisciplinary, blending design studies, architecture, and sustainability. Her research focuses on understanding the complexities of sustainable design in urban living environments. She has authored influential books including "Analyzing Eco-architecture Performance" and "Sustainable Architecture between Measurement and Meaning", contributing critical insights into environmentalism and sustainable design practices. Dr. Cucuzzella employs a holistic framework that integrates cognitive, moral, and aesthetic dimensions of design. Her recent projects emphasize collaborative design processes and community engagement to address the sustainable development challenges of urban areas. Her expertise encompasses Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), LEED, and eco-design, aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability in architectural practices. Dr. Cucuzzella actively participates in educational initiatives, guiding students in critical thinking about design and sustainability through her courses at Concordia University.

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Professor

— Present

Concordia University • Montreal

Professor in the Department of Design Computation Arts and holder of the Concordia University Research Chair in Integrated Design for Sustainability in the Built Environment.

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume and Filmography
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  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.