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Biography
Born in South Africa, Lara Camilla Pinho studied in Lisbon and Paris and is co-founder of the design studio blaanc borderless architecture. One of blaanc’s main goals is to work with sustainable building and affordable design with a special approach in contributing to better living conditions.
Lara is also former co-founder of the non-profit humanitarian association Adobe for Women which was based on three fundamental pillars - Construction, Sustainability and Empowerment.
Lara coordinates undergraduate and postgraduate studios that respond to global humanitarian issues using sustainable solutions and also undertakes research focusing on the use of traditional construction methods and local building materials.
External positions
Co-founder, Adobe for Women Association
2011 → 2016Co-founder / Principal Architect, blaanc Borderless Architecture
2008 → …Prizes
Best Sustainable Housing Project - Nepal Temporary Emergency Housing
Lara Pinho (Recipient), 2016
Prize/award: Honorary award
FABLE Teaching and Service Award - Excellence in Teaching Award
Lara Pinho (Recipient), 2018
Prize/award: Prize
Sustainable Architects of the Year - Portugal
Lara Pinho (Recipient), 2016
Prize/award: Honorary award
Activities 2007 2007
- 1 Membership of professional association
Portuguese Architects Association (External organisation)
Lara Pinho (Member)Activity: Membership types › Membership of professional association