Dr. Pablo Pérez Ramos

Biography

Pablo Pérez-Ramos is an Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He coordinates the first-semester Landscape Architecture Core Studio and teaches research seminars and lecture courses in landscape theory. Pérez-Ramos holds Doctor of Design and Master in Landscape Architecture degrees from the Graduate School of Design and is a licensed architect from the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid (ETSAM). His research focuses on the aesthetic formal associations between design and the natural sciences, influenced by material culture, environmental humanities, and philosophy of science. He frequently examines the origins of ecological narratives in contemporary landscape architecture, addressing central debates in ecological theory from the twentieth century. His interests include the intersection of science and design, encompassing fields such as thermodynamics, biological systematics, and evolutionary theory. His ongoing research involves climate adaptation strategies, traditional knowledge, and agroecological practices, particularly in regions affected by extreme heat and aridity including the Maghreb, Northwest India, and Central Valleys in Oaxaca, Mexico. Prior to his position at Harvard, Pérez-Ramos coordinated the Urban Landscape Program at Northeastern University and taught at the Boston Architectural College. He has also coordinated the regional planning for the Metropolitan District of Quito and has contributed to various academic journals and edited volumes.

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