Elba studied Architecture at the University of Melbourne and also holds an Environmental Engineering degree from the Polytechnic University of Valencia.

Elba is currently working as a graduate architect at zga and teaching a design studio and Environmental Building Systems at the University of Melbourne.

Elba brings extensive knowledge in sustainable design and has participated in different workshops and seminars about the Living Building Challenge, Regenerative Design, Biomimicry, One Planet Living and Integrative Design Process.