Cris Ballester used to be the Balearic Housing and Architecture Director and used to be the Balearic Social Housing Institute (IBAVI) Manager and Director.

She graduated in Economics from the Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona and Ludwig Maximilians Universität, München and has a Master’s degree in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability from UNED & Jaume I University (UJI), and a Master's in Leadership and Organizational Development with Coaching and Neuroscience, from International University, California.

Cris was the Mallorca Island Council Director of Finance, Budgets and Projects from August 2015 to March 2019 being in charge of SCR development from July 2017 onwards.

She was also the Founder and CEO of Tucktuck Community, S.L. from 2012 to 2020, and international cooperant aid for the Fair Trade Project at Vicente Ferrer Foundation from March 2011 to June 2012, in Anantapur, India.

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In this episode, Juan A. Morillas speaks with Cris Ballester, who has worked on sustainability and social housing projects in the Balearic Islands. Cris shares her professional journey, from her experience at the Vicente Ferrer Foundation in India to her role at IBAVI (Balearic Institute of Housing), where she led sustainable housing projects using local materials such as marés stone and promoted circular economy practices.

The discussion highlights the challenge of building social housing sustainably without increasing costs, emphasising the importance of good design, responsible procurement, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Cris explains that IBAVI’s success lay in balancing environmental, social, and economic impact.

The episode also explores how sustainable architecture in the Balearic Islands has gained international recognition through awards and publications, serving as an inspiration for other regions. Finally, Cris reflects on her future career following her recent maternity leave and offers an inspiring message to young architects and developers: surround yourself with committed teams and pursue projects with real impact.

Host: Juan A. Morillas - Share Your Green Design

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