Iman Soltanifar

I am an architect and building technology professional with over 20 years of experience across architectural design, construction supervision, and infrastructure delivery for complex building projects. I am currently a PhD researcher in Architecture at Newcastle University, where my work engages critically with the relationship between technology, design thinking, and the lived experience of buildings.

Professionally, I was the Principal Architect of P.A.P. Consulting Engineers, where I led the design and delivery of large-scale residential, commercial, cultural, and institutional projects. My work spans the full lifecycle of buildings—from conceptual design and technical detailing to construction supervision and operational coordination—giving me first-hand insight into how building technologies, systems integration, and infrastructure decisions shape performance, resource efficiency, and user experience.

My expertise includes coordinating building services, integrating technological systems within architectural design, and balancing innovation with operational and regulatory constraints. I have extensive experience working in environments where modernization, efficiency, and long-term performance are critical, particularly in projects involving infrastructure upgrades and system optimization.

What distinguishes my profile is the combination of deep professional practice with academic research. My scholarly work in architectural theory and phenomenology allows me to articulate not only how building technologies function, but how they influence meaning, experience, and organisational outcomes within the built environment. I am experienced in discussing complex technical and strategic issues clearly and concisely, making me well-suited to research-based expert interviews.

I am comfortable contributing to confidential, analytical discussions on building technology transformation, innovation priorities, and operational challenges, and I bring a reflective, practice-grounded perspective to these conversations.