Ricardo Santos

Ricardo Santos is a highly experienced architectural professional currently serving as a Senior Architectural Designer and Architectural Coordinator at Element5, focusing on the coordination of Mass Timber Drawings and management of BIM-ready models. Concurrently, Ricardo has been a Professor in the School of Building Technology at Fanshawe College since January 2019, teaching courses related to BIM, digital presentation, and architectural technology. Prior experience includes roles as an Architectural Technologist at zedd architecture and a cooperative position at EXP, with a strong background in working drawings, design feasibility, and mechanical systems integration. Founding partner of Arquitetura Digital, a leading architectural visualization company in Brazil, and prior experience also includes teaching AutoCAD and graphics software. Academic credentials include an Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology, a Master of Architecture, and various technology-focused degrees.