Polytechnic University of Madrid | Spain
Mercedes Valiente Lopez is a distinguished Spanish architect, academic, and educator with over four decades of experience in architectural education and research. A full professor at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, she has been actively involved in teaching since 1981, specializing in architectural drawing, design representation techniques, and lighting technology. She holds multiple degrees, including a Senior Architect in Building, Senior Architect in Urban Planning, and Urban Planning Technician, all obtained from prestigious institutions in Madrid. Currently serving as the Educational Innovation Coordinator at the Higher Technical School of Building of Madrid, she has also held key administrative roles such as Department Director and Secretary. Her teaching contributions include advanced courses in architectural drawing and a master’s program on technological innovation in building. Mercedes’s research interests lie at the intersection of architecture, technology, and human well-being, with recent work exploring concepts like “Circadian Neurolighting” and the social impact of neurocommunication. She has authored peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from experimental operating room design to digital health habits in European societies. As an academic leader, she continues to drive innovation in architectural education, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and aligning spatial design with emerging human-centric and health-oriented paradigms. Her career reflects a deep commitment to integrating architecture with technological and societal advancement.
Featurd Publications
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Martinez, N. L., & Valiente Lopez, M. (2025). “Analysis of exposure to ALAN (Artificial Light at Night) in the urban space of Madrid and Toledo (Spain) and its impact on human circadian rhythms: Circadian Neurolighting”. Urban Science, 9(9), 386.
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Ahadi, B., & Valiente Lopez, M. (2025). “Zigzag reinforcement method for 3D concrete printing”. Buildings, 15(10), 1721.
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Javaherikhah, A., Valiente Lopez, M., & Sarvari, H. (2025). “Assessing the efficiency of integrating BIM and blockchain to improve information management for Mars buildings: A SWOT-AHP analysis”. Buildings, 15(3), 494.
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hadia, B., Valiente-Lopez, M., & Golmohammadi, F. (2024). “Development of a reinforcement method in the 3D printing process of concrete using shape memory Nitinol alloy.” Anales de Edificación, 10(4), Article 5373.
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Manouchehri, M., Santiago Lopez, J., & Valiente Lopez, M. (2024). “Sustainable design of vertical greenery systems: A comprehensive framework”. Sustainability, 16(8), 3249.