He was director of one the School of Architecture’s programs and has been a fellow of the FIU Honors College since 2010. Mr. Rosales’ academic research is a reflection of his award- winning professional practice, which seeks to harmonize nature, culture, and technology. He has participated in a number of sustainability related projects with colleagues and students. Noteworthy among them is a $793,000 U.S. Department of State grant to reduce energy consumption in over 400 municipal building in three South American countries. In 2013 he was recognized as a Top FIU Scholar and in 2000 he was elected Fellow of the International Institute for Advanced Studies (IIAS) for work related to sustainable development. Mr. Rosales received a Master of Architecture II from Harvard University, and a Master and Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin.