Li has a doctorate in architectural design and theory from the School of Architecture and Urban Planning of Tongji University. His research interests cover a wide cultural range, including spatial poetics, social installation, urban architecture, regional planning, comparative intellectual history and comparative philosophy. 

Li is the founder of the school of contemporary spatial architecture and art phenomenology research, named Spatial Geography and Poetics of Objects, and representative of the school of the Fifth Generation of Architects. As a cross-media artist, Li also participated in many important art biennials at home and abroad. 

Professional Titles

Executive Director of the China Architecture Culture Society of China

Deputy Director of the Environmental Art Design Education Committee of the Chinese Architects Association 

Director of the Design Education Committee of the Chinese Artists Association

Director of the Design Education Committee of the China Interior Decoration Association.

Awards and Prizes

The 3rd CAA Philosopher Award

Outstanding Teacher of Zhejiang Province

The 2nd Holcim Foundation Sustainable Construction Award for Asia Pacific