Prof. Dr. Arch. Rafael Passarelli is a researcher, educator, and designer with an interest in timber architecture, design for circularity and life cycle thinking. He currently holds a position as Assistant Professor in Hasselt University (Belgium), where he contributes to interdisciplinary teaching and research in the field of sustainable architecture and construction. Throughout his academic and professional journey, Prof. Passarelli has conducted activities from the Americas to Asia, engaging in design, research, and teaching related to the use of timber and circularity. His current research explores the integration of Design for Disassembly and Life Cycle Assessment in timber buildings, aiming to support more sustainable design strategies through simulation studies and prototyping. He also coordinates small-scale experimental builds and workshops, using making as a mode of teaching and learning and as a platform for transdisciplinary exchange. Prof. Passarelli's broader goal is to contribute to the production of knowledge that supports the transition to ecologically and socially responsible building practices, particularly through the use of bio-based and reused materials, and to develop educational frameworks that equip emerging professionals for this shift.