Yasha Jacob Grobman (born 1967) is a renowned Israeli architect, researcher, and academic, celebrated for his pioneering work in computational design, sustainable architecture, and the emotional impact of architectural spaces.[1]
Early Life and Education
editYasha Jacob Grobman was born in Moscow, Russia, and later relocated to Israel. He has a distinguished educational background in architecture:
- **Ph.D. in Architecture**, [Technion – Israel Institute of Technology](https://www.technion.ac.il) (2004–2008)[1]
- **M.Arch**, [Architectural Association School of Architecture Design Research Laboratory (DRL)](https://www.aaschool.ac.uk) in London, United Kingdom (2000–2002)[2]
- **B.Arch**, [Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Department of Architecture, Jerusalem, Israel](https://www.bezalel.ac.il) (1992–1997)[3]
Academic Career
editGrobman has held several prestigious academic positions:
- **Visiting Associate Professor**, [The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/construction) (2022–2023)[4]
- **Visiting Assistant Professor**, [University of Toronto](https://www.utoronto.ca) (Toronto, Canada), [McGill University](https://www.mcgill.ca) (Montreal, Canada), and [Waterloo University](https://uwaterloo.ca) (Waterloo, Canada) (2015–2016)[5][6][7]
- **Post-Doctoral Fellow**, [Harvard University Graduate School of Design](https://www.gsd.harvard.edu) (Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States) (2009–2010)[8]
He served as the **Dean** of the [Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning at the Technion](https://architecture.technion.ac.il) from 2019 to 2022[1].
Professional Experience
editGrobman has a wealth of professional experience in architecture:
- **Co-founder and Principal**, Axelrod Grobman Architects, Tel Aviv, Israel (2003–2016)[9]
- **Architect**, [Zaha Hadid Architects](https://www.zaha-hadid.com), London, United Kingdom (2002)[10]
- **Founder and Principal**, [Grobman Architects](https://www.grobman.net), Tel Aviv, Israel (1999-present)[11]
- **Architect**, [Chyutin Architects Ltd](https://www.chyutin.com), Givatayim, Israel (1996–1999)[12]
Notable Projects and Exhibitions
editGrobman has led and participated in numerous significant projects and exhibitions:
- **Performalism** – International Exhibition at the Tel-Aviv Museum of Art (2008)[13]
- **"5 Moments"** – The inauguration exhibition of the new architectural wing at the Tel-Aviv Museum of Art(https://www.tamuseum.org.il) (2011–2012)[14]
- **Porter School of Environmental Studies** – A LEED Platinum green building located at Tel Aviv University.[15]
Publications
editGrobman has authored and edited numerous influential books and articles, including:
Awards and honors
editGrobman's contributions have been recognized with many prestigious awards:
- **Hershel Rich Technion Innovation Award** (2021) – For the Mycelium and Nanocellulose Bio-Nanocomposite Materials research.[18]
- **First place** in the 2017 AEC Excellence Awards for sustainability.[19]
- **International WAN Facade Award** (2016)[20]
- **Yuli Ofer Prize for Advancement of Architecture** (2009)[21]
Media appearances
editGrobman has been featured in various media outlets, showcasing his expertise in architecture:
- "The Digital Era in Architecture – Revolution or Evolution", *Israeli Architecture (AI)*, 2005[22]
- "Archi-type & Archi-code", *T_CODE website*, 2006[23]
- "Performance", *XXI magazine*, Turkey, 2008[24]
- "It is Not Just Jerusalem", *Il Giornale Dell Architecture*, 2008[25]
- "Tomatoes Do Not Grow in Supermarkets", *Fields of Tomorrow*, 2016[26]
- "The Digital Escape Path" by Ester Zandberg, *Haaretz*, 2003[27]
- "Economic Effects in the Greenest Building in Israel" by Eldar Katzevich, *Building Engineering and Infrastructure magazine*, 2011[28]
- "Growing Buildings and Walls from Microbes: Researchers Redefine the Notion of a House" in *Globes*, 2021[29]
- "The Takeover of Artificial Intelligence in the Real Estate Construction and Infrastructure Industry" in *CivilENG*, 2023[30]
- "Ok Boomers, It's About Time to Talk About Protected Accommodation" in *TheMarker (Haaretz)*, 2024[31]
- "How Do You Do a Neighborhood – Architects and Planners Choose the Best Neighborhood in Israel" in *The Marker (Haaretz)*, 2024[32]
External links
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References
edit- ^ a b c "Technion Faculty Directory". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Architectural Association School of Architecture Alumni". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Bezalel Academy of Art and Design Alumni". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Bartlett Faculty Directory". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Visiting Professors". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "McGill University Faculty Directory". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "University of Waterloo Faculty Directory". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Harvard GSD Fellows". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Axelrod Grobman Architects". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Zaha Hadid Architects". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Grobman Architects". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Chyutin Architects". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Performalism Exhibition". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "5 Moments Exhibition". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Porter School of Environmental Studies". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Grobman, Yasha (2013). Performalism: Form and Performance in Digital Architecture. Routledge. ISBN 9781135722319.
- ^ Grobman, Yasha, ed. (2011). חמישה רגעים: מסלולים באדריכלות של מוזיאון תל-אביב [Five Moments - Trajectories in the Architecture Design of the Tel Aviv Museum]. Tel Aviv Museum of Art. ISBN 9789655390391.
- ^ "Technion Innovation Award Winners". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "AEC Excellence Awards Winners". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "WAN Facade Award Winners". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Yuli Ofer Prize Winners". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "The Digital Era in Architecture – Revolution or Evolution". Israeli Architecture (AI) (3): 45–48. 2005.
- ^ "Archi-type & Archi-code". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Performance". XXI magazine (5): 32–36. 2008.
- ^ "It is Not Just Jerusalem". Il Giornale Dell Architecture (12): 14–18. 2008.
- ^ "Tomatoes Do Not Grow in Supermarkets". Fields of Tomorrow (7): 22–25. 2016.
- ^ "The digital escape path". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Economic effects in the greenest building in Israel". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Growing buildings and walls from microbes". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "The takeover of artificial intelligence in the real estate construction and infrastructure industry". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Ok Boomers, it's about time to talk about protected accommodation". Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "How do you do a neighborhood – architects and planners choose the best neighborhood in Israel". Retrieved June 20, 2024.