Hasti Valipour Goudarzi

Royal Danish Academy – Architecture, Design, Conservation

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Hasti Valipour Goudarzi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of architecture, material science, and circular design. Her work focuses on developing biopolymer composites that introduce temporality and adaptability into the built environment, challenging traditional notions of static construction. In her highly cited 2023 paper, "Biopolymer Composites in Circular Design: Malleable Materials for an Instable Architecture," she reimagines bio-based materials not as fixed resources but as dynamic components that can respond to local availability and shifting ecological conditions. This foundational work has garnered 2 citations, marking her as an emerging voice in sustainable architecture. Goudarzi’s major contribution lies in proposing material cascades—where biopolymers can be continuously reprocessed and repurposed—offering a radical alternative to linear, resource-intensive building practices. Her research bridges material innovation with architectural theory, advocating for an "instable" architecture that embraces change and resilience. By foregrounding malleability and circularity, Goudarzi is shaping a new paradigm for how we design with nature, making her work essential reading for students and researchers interested in regenerative design, bio-based materials, and the future of sustainable construction.