Bio:

Davi Xavier is an architect, educator and researcher with nearly 20 years of experience in architectural design, critical theory and urban practice. He holds a B.Arch in Architecture and Urban Planning from the Federal University of Paraíba (2010).

Xavier’s work focuses on socially responsive design, emphasizing housing, urban density and the relationship between architecture and socio-spatial dynamics. His approach combines design theory and spatial analysis to explore how built environments can promote both functionality and social impact, improving urban, economic and community outcomes. As founding partner of the award-winning firm DLMA, he specializes in architecture, housing and urban planning. 

Before coming to UNL, he was an assistant professor of practice at Texas A&M University, where he taught architectural design courses.