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EQUIPAJE, Ruth Marie I.
EQUIPAJE, Ruth Marie I.
Asst. Prof. Ruth Marie I. Equipaje, MS
College of Architecture | Research Center for Culture, Arts, and the Humanities
Academic Qualifications
Research Highlights
Research Interests
Academic Qualifications
Degrees
- Master of Science in Sustainable Urban Development (University of Oxford – Oxford, England)
- Master of Science in Regional Development Planning (University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines)
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture (University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines)
- Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning (University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines)
Research Highlights
Research Interests
- Sustainability: Public Spaces, Walkability, Mobility, Sustainable Cities
- Resiliency: Climate Change Adaptation
- Smart Architecture
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Professional Activities
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
- Paul Harris Award, Rotary International, 2013
- Quezon Leadership Award, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2000
Professional Activities
- Chapter Chair, International Network for Traditional Building Architecture and Urbanism (INTBAU) Philippines (2013 – present)
- Founding Member, Alliance for Safe and Sustainable Resilient Environments (ASSURE)
- Member, Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP)
- Vice-President, United Architects of the Philippines – Manila Atelier (2016-2017)
Selected Publications
Selected Publications
Role of Public Space in Sustainable Urban Development
- Resilient-Designed Community Structures and Facilities for Vulnerable Coastal Cities: Lessons Learned from Indonesia and the Philippines (Forthcoming)
- The Influence of Local Extreme Weather Conditions to the Urban Form and Walkability of World Cities: A Case Study of the Central Business District of Singapore (Oxford)
- Development of an approach to sustainable resettlement for the IDPs in conflict-affected areas of Central Mindanao : a case study of a tri-people community in Pikit, North Cotabato and Datu Paglas, Maguindanao (Manila and Dortmund)