Pratt Institute

Dr Sandra Piesik is an award-winning New York-based architect, author, and scientist specializing in a diverse range of subjects from art and design to nature-based solutions, innovation, the technology transfer of biomaterials, and contemporary adaptation of traditional knowledge. She is the founder of 3 ideas consultancy and her diverse global engagements range from leading research and development projects, international lectures, judging competitions, and the nomination of awards. Dr Piesik is a Visiting Assistant Professor, at Pratt Institute Graduate Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design as well as The School of Architecture & Design NYIT and the SETI Institute Artist in Residence Affiliate. She is also a stakeholder and network member of several UN and EU organizations including UNFCCC: the Nairobi Work Programme (NWP), the Paris Committee on Capacity Building (PCCB), the Climate and Technology Centre & Network (CTCN), and the EU’s New European Bauhaus initiative. Her published work includes: ‘HABITAT: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Climate’.