José Sánchez doesn’t just design buildings — he designs games that teach people how to build a better world.

As a new associate professor of design technology at Cornell Tech and the Cornell College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, Sánchez brings a groundbreaking approach to architecture that centers on gameplay, cooperation, and the stewardship of shared resources: what he calls “the Commons.”

Through his award-winning video games “Block’hood” and “Common’hood,” Sánchez invites players to explore the complexities of urban systems, ecological sustainability, and social equity.  His simulations challenge users to think critically about how people live together, share resources, and build for the future.

Read more on the Cornell Tech website.