Baires Raffaelli (PhD) graduated cum laude in Architecture at Sapienza University of Rome, where he taught and conducted research in Architectural Design and Planning for both architecture and engineering students. His academic research explores housing systems, urban density, and public spaces, fostering partnerships between universities, public institutions, and private firms. He is a co-founder of BRRE Architects, receiving national and international awards for his design work.
He is the author and illustrator of "The Fast Guide" series, a collection of concise, highly visual handbooks designed to provide students, educators, and practicing architects with operative tools and clear methodological frameworks:
- The Fast Guide to Architectural Form: A visual taxonomy of volumetric operations, spatial morphologies, and formal strategies.
- The Fast Guide to the Fundamentals of Architectural Design: Core techniques, design methods, and operative processes for developing successful projects.
- The Fast Guide to Accessibility Design: Essential dimensions, universal design principles, and barrier-free standards for inclusive spaces.
His architectural projects, handbooks, and theoretical research are regularly featured in international architecture magazines.