Work Experience

2015 – Present
Partner
CREDESIGN PH
Directs the architectural design of structures and functional spaces and provides input in master planning and the overall direction of adding aesthetic value. Leads the firm in matters with regards to sustainability, disaster management, and the environment.
- Recent Projects
- 4.5 hectares condominium site development at Mactan, Cebu
- 3,000 sq.m. Public Plaza at Bacnotan, La Union
- 350 sq.m. Italian Villa at Stonecrest, San Pedro, Laguna
- Katipunan Avenue master planning
- Las Piñas Parañaque Wetland Park master planning
2009 – Present
Principal
Aaron Lecciones Architects
Provides original, customized, creative solutions to clients through a dynamic and progressive innovation-based process appropriate to each design proposition. Commits to deliver accurate, intelligent results that meet aesthetic, functional, and environmental requirements and balances this commitment with corporate, strategic, financial and time objectives.
- Recent Projects
- 1,080 sqm Wetland Education Centre at Las Piñas Parañaque Wetland Park
- 188 sq.m. generational use residence at Marymount Village, Los Baños, Laguna
- 80sqm Container van urban retreat in Ridgemont Executive Village, Taytay, Rizal
- 120 sq.m. container van golf villa, Summit Ridge, Batangas


Aug 2020 – Present
Assistant Professor I
College of Architecture, UP Diliman
Assistant Professor at the College of Architecture at the University of the Philippines, Diliman Campus. Member of the Tropical Design Studio Lab and Urban Design Studio Lab. Teaches undergraduate (Architectural Communication courses – Arch 4 & 5) and graduate courses (Arch 205 Tropical Design and Arch 232 Environmental Issues in Urban Design). Current research deals with Urban Waterfronts, Wetlands in Urban Areas, Sustainable Built Environments, and Wetland Learning Centres
Sep 2018 – Dec 2019
Assistant Professor II
DCERP, UP Los Baños


Oct 2014 – Dec 2015
Assistant Professor II
DSDS, UP Los Baños
I perform teaching, research, and extension work at the Department of Social Development Services (SDS). Authored and successfully defended the HUME112 (Fundamentals of Sustainability Science) additional core course for the BS Human Ecology Programme of the College. Contributed to the K-12 and BSHE curriculum development. Designed the new College of Human Ecology building as a project of Dean Marites G. Yee. Spearheaded the SDS Week Exhibits and Celebration for the College. Conducted activities for the department and college as Public Relations and Information Committee Head. Study leader for the PNOC-EC Satisfaction Survey project handled by the Department. Taught the following subjects: Introduction to Social Development (SDS10), Special Problems in Human Ecology (HUME190), Community Study in Human Welfare (SDS11), Social Policies (HUME103), Introduction to Human Ecology (HUME1), and Seminars in Human Ecology (HUME199a). Department Coordinator for the undergraduate thesis of the department (SDS200). Has advised four undergraduate thesis students under the topics of Indigenous Knowledge and Disaster Resiliency, Upscaling M-Learning Adoption, Gender Politics among Indigenous Tribes, and Dynamics of Disaster Resiliency among the Elderly.
Jan 2014 – Aug 2014, Jan 2016 – Apr 2018
Adjunct Faculty
De La Salle, College of St. Benilde


Nov 2013 – Jun 2014, Jan 2016 – Dec 2017
Adjunct Faculty
FEATI University
August 2017 – June 2018, Jan 2020 – June 2020
Senior Lecturer
College of Architecture, University of the Philippines, Diliman


Jan 2012 – Present
Special Projects Officer
Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc.
Jan 2010 – Dec 2012
Project Officer
Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc.


Jun 2007 – Jun 2009
Junior Architect / Production Assistant
JKF+DDC, Inc.
- Poster Session Co-Chair. 1st National Scientific Conference on Water 2019. Umali Auditorium, SEARCA, November 7-9, 2019. UPLB Interdisciplinary Studies Center for Water.
- A personal recollection of winning the Encouragement Award for Asia-Pacific: Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction 2005. Young Builders Challenge Symposium, 28 February 2019, Consunji Theater, University of the Philippines Diliman Campus
- Talk on Sustainability for Developing Leaders for Sustainability, Youth Leaders for Sustainability. Summer Camp 2017, June 7, 2017 Baguio City, Philippines.
- Seminar on Fundamentals of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Climate Change. In-House Learning Event on Wetland Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (Eco-DRR and EbA) Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Centre, Diliman, Quezon City, 2-3 May 2017
- Review of Site Planning. Short Course on Environmental Planning, Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning. Multi-purpose Hall, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, 2017 & 2018.
- Jury Member for BCDA's Green Housing Competition called B.A.L.E. (Building Accessible & Liveable Ecologies) at Clark Green City. BCDA Corporate Center, Taguig City. 6-10 July 2015.
- Talk on Encouraging the Youth to Participate in Sustainable Development. Human Ecology Seminar Series. Multi-purpose Hall, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, 2-3 February 2015.
- Talk on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, March 11, 2015.
- Fundamentals in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Youth-In-Action for Disaster Risk Preparedness and Reduction: Resilience and Adaptation Strategies by the Youth. The Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands and the World Food Program (2014-present). Various Youth Ecological Camps.
- Opening Round Judge at ENACTUS 2014. Enactus Philippines National Finals. July 26, 2014 SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.
- Lecture Series on Sustainability in the Work Environment. FEATI is GREEN. Audio Visual Room, FEATI University. Building 2 Level 5 5th Floor, Helios St. Sta. Cruz, Manila, June 14, 2014.
- Seminar on Web Development. Capacity Development for Wetlands Conservation Project. United Parcel Service and the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands. Ortigas Foundation Library, Ortigas Bldg., Ortigas Center, Pasig City, 20 February, 2014.
- Seminar on Foreshore Resilient Architecture. FEATI National Architecture Week Seminars. Audio Visual Room, FEATI University. Building 2 Level 5 5th Floor, Helios St. Sta. Cruz, Manila, December 13, 2013.
- Seminar on Web Content Management Systems. ECOP Green Information System. International Labour Organisation, March – April 2012). 19th Floor, Yuchengco Tower RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue Makati City 1200, 14 May 2012.