Raphael Sperry
About Raphael Sperry
Raphael Sperry is the Global Social Equity & Social Value Skills Leader at Arup and an Adjunct Professor of Architecture at California College of the Arts. He has a diverse background in architecture, social justice, and sustainability, having led significant projects and campaigns in these fields.
Professional Roles at Arup
Raphael Sperry has held multiple roles at Arup in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 2016, he has served as a Senior Consultant in Sustainability. In 2019, he advanced to the position of Associate. By 2022, he had taken on dual roles as Associate Principal and Global Social Equity & Social Value Skills Leader. His contributions have spanned various facets of sustainability and social value within the company.
Leadership at Urban Fabrick, Inc.
From 2014 to 2016, Raphael Sperry worked with Urban Fabrick, Inc. in San Francisco, holding positions as Principal and Senior Associate. During his tenure, he was involved in leading various architectural and sustainability projects, contributing significantly to the company's mission and development.
Academic Contributions
Raphael Sperry has been an Adjunct Professor of Architecture at California College of the Arts since 2007. His role involves educating future architects, focusing on sustainability and social responsibility in architectural practices.
Educational Background
Raphael Sperry holds a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) from the Yale School of Architecture, which he completed from 1996 to 1999. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Harvard University, studying from 1991 to 1995. His educational foundation has played a significant role in his architectural and sustainability-focused career.
Notable Achievements and Initiatives
Raphael Sperry has numerous notable achievements. He led the development of the 2021 Zero Net Energy Plan for San Francisco International Airport. As the first architect to receive a Soros Justice Fellowship, he has been a pioneering figure in melding architecture with human rights. He chaired the board of Designing Justice + Designing Spaces and led an 8-year campaign with Architects / Designers / Planners for Social Responsibility to ban the design of execution chambers and spaces for solitary confinement, further highlighting his commitment to social equity.