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Can you imagine a building that produces more energy than it consumes, is constructed with low-carbon materials and insulation, remains free from the grid — even when solar production is low — and prioritizes the comfort and well-being of its users? These ideals have been a lifelong passion for Prof. Guedi Capeluto.
Prof. Capeluto beganhis studies in Uruguay, where he received his bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Universidad de la Republica. He deepened that expertise at the Technion, where he earned his Master of Science in Climatic and Energy Building Design and a Ph.D. in Sustainable Architecture. He joined the Technion faculty in 1997, rising through the ranks to become chair of the architecture program and then dean of the faculty, before assuming his current role as dean of students.
He also co-founded the Climate and Energy Laboratory (CeLa)—a combined research, teaching, and consultancy focused on environmentally conscious building design, urban spaces, and new materials. Under his guidance, CeLa led several major projects that have helped the Technion acquire both a national and international reputation as a leader in sustainable architecture.
Prof. Capeluto is a member of the Israeli Climate Change Information Center and a research partner in various financed projects, including the development of Israel’s Energy Rating System for Buildings.