Cristobal López Maciel is a Mexican architect from the National Polytechnic Institute in México city. ;He was born and raised in Chilpancingo, Mexico. He holds a specialist degree in sustainable construction and energy efficiency. In 2016, he founded the firm Workstudio CGA and has been managing it ever since. As part of his social commitment, he volunteered in the construction of one of the first sustainable public school in Latin America, in Uruguay. He also volunteered during natural disasters which affected his country. This fostered his interest to develop resilient communities and reduce forced migration due to climate change and natural disasters.