Media & Teaching

Parallel to his practice, Rodrigo is a visiting professor at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He leads design studios in which students engage with Classical Architecture, D.C.’s urban legacy, and American Civic history. As part of the School of Architecture’s concentration in Classical Architecture, Rodrigo teaches second and third year students the foundations of the Classical lexicon, and its application to new buildings.

Rodrigo is also a recurring instructor at the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, and has co-hosted a mini-series in the Institute’s podcast “Classicism in Conversation,” which explores cities around the world in conversation with distinguished guests. Lectures and Podcasts available online via the ICAA’s website. See links below.

University of Notre Dame
School of Architecture Affiliated Practitioner

As part of the Housing and Community Regeneration Initiative at the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture, Rodrigo participates in design charrettes along with students, faculty, Dean Stefanos Polyzoides, and other design professionals. Led by Notre Dame’s own Marianne Cusato, these charrettes aim to provide assistance to municipalities and nonprofit organizations to improve economic development by reimagining the built environment.
Timelapse of final Charette master plan drawing in Elkhart, IN