Description: (Ecuadorean Architect)
Ana Maria Duran Calisto is a prominent Ecuadorean architect, urbanist, and environmental planner known for her work as a cofounder of the architectural firm Estudio A0. She has a strong interest in Native American cultures, climate justice, and sustainability, particularly focusing on the history and urbanization of Amazonia and Amazonian communes. Duran Calisto's professional life is characterized by her dedication to incorporating these diverse influences into her architectural designs and urban planning projects, contributing to a more sustainable and culturally sensitive built environment.