Gilad-Shiff Architecture is an innovative sustainable design and research firm. Specializing in sustainable architecture, from thought to execution, including integration of cutting edge Climatech, Energytech, and Smart City Data. Co-leading several pioneering research & design national projects and professional multidisciplinary research. Pioneering Projects:Solar Energy in the cityCommitted to lead a change in the field of Urban Solar Energy solutions in Israel and the integration of architecture and solar energy. Led the research, business development and design in the field of BIPV (Building Integrated PV) Solar facades in Israel- Multidisciplinary Feasibility study for the Ministry of Environment - Adaptive Solar envelops research, ACT Shenkar- Representing Tel Aviv municipality in C40 WomenForTech Challenge 2019 - Design and project leadership of Net zero visitor center for JNF (KKL)- Co-initiating & leading a pioneering pilot for solar facade in Jerusalem in cooperation with the Dutch Embassy and Dutch Climatech companiesEnergy Efficient Buildings:Developed and implemented methodology for low budget Energy Efficient buildings' envelopes- R&D for social housing Retro-fits in Sderot and Migdal Haamek. Project included strategy formation, market survey, design and project management. Clients: Israeli Energy Forum, Amigur housing company and JNF (KKL)Urban Agriculture: Promoted the implementation of urban farming from the scale of an urban masterplan to project vision, management and design- Roof top urban farm and energy educational center on the roof of Dizengoff center shopping mall in Tel Aviv- Urban master plans and agricultural farms design for Holon Municipality and Tel Aviv - Yafo Economic Development Authority- Urban feasibility mapping for green roofs on public buildings for Haifa Municipality

- Sustainable Innovation and entrepreneurship in cooperation with leading Climatech startups. Introduction to the climate tech ecosystem in Israel and sustainable venture creation, from idea formation to the production of an early-stage proof of concept.- Research and Design in Sustainability Planning - Assimilation of advanced technology and research tools in sustainable design.

Lecturer, design studio tutor and researcher, focusing on sustainable design and implementation of environmental thinking throughout the design process.