Universidad del Istmo
PROJECTS | 2020
B'etile
María del Pilar Mejicano, Karen Gabriela Pineda, Luis Eduardo Gordillo, Carmen Sarg, Jaime Santisteban, Juan Beltranena
The team proposes the creation of temporary homes from bioplastics derived from banana palm fiber. These structures are a response to growing homelessness brought on by the Covid crisis as well as other social inequalities.
Finalist Team
Instructors
Roberto Enrique Sosa
Roberto Enrique Sosa is an Architect with a Master's degree in Planning and Urban Management. He also has a specialization in office design and furniture design. Roberto has combined his professional career with University teaching, being a University professor from 2002 to the present day. He has participated as a consultant and researcher in high impact projects and is interested in the development of new materials and technologies in the field of architecture, furniture, and urban equipment.
Juan Pablo Arocha
Juan Pablo Arocha is a Business Development Manager at a Life and Analytical Sciences Company based in Central America. Juan Pablo has more than 15 years of experience in Genomics, Molecular Diagnostics, Applied Biotechnology and Research and Development. Co-founder of the first community laboratory in Central America. His interest is to build biotechnology-based businesses in the region by provinding access to seed capital, angel investments, a network of mentors and access to infrastructure. Background in International Business and Economics.
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