Dr. Silvia Benedito

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Silvia Benedito is a Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and a Design Critic in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. She engages in teaching and research focused on integrating the elements of atmosphere and weather into the design process. Her work emphasizes the sensory experiences within urban environments, contributing to landscape architecture and urbanism. With extensive involvement in various design disciplines, Benedito aims to enhance the understanding of how natural phenomena affect built spaces, promoting innovative approaches to urban design. Through her research, she explores the intersection of environmental factors and human perception, striving to create spaces that resonate with their surroundings. Benedito's dedication to advancing design education and her contributions to interdisciplinary studies highlight her role in shaping future practices in landscape architecture.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).