With over 30 years of expertise in architecture and construction, Basel (MSc., MArch., Architect AAA, AIBC, MRAIC, LEED® AP, Prosci CP) is a dedicated professional recognized for successfully managing complex, multidisciplinary design, planning and construction of projects across, institutional, commercial, and educational sectors. Basel is the founder of Acute Architecture Ltd. in Alberta. He has delivered over 40 innovative, human-centred, and sustainable projects. Basel’s career is distinguished by contributions to international conferences, research publications in respected journals, and recognition through architectural design competitions and awards.
With over 30 years of architectural experience, he brings more than 15 years of specialization in post-secondary design and strategy. Safdar (OAA, ALBNL, NSAA, FRAIC, LEED® AP BD+C, LFA) has led the delivery of over 15 major campus projects across Canada and the US—totaling more than two million square feet—including award-winning new builds and renovations achieving some of the highest sustainability certifications. His practice is rooted in a commitment to climate-positive, equity-forward design.
Kieran is an internationally trained and experienced Fire Engineer & Code Consultant with 18+ years within the fire industry and leads the LMDG Calgary office. He has the unique distinction of attaining both undergraduate and post graduate degrees in fire engineering and fire & explosion engineering. He has led the development of numerous iconic and notable projects in Canada, United Kingdom, Myanmar, United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
Credentials: MSc, P.Eng, CP, CEng, PMSFPE, CFPS
Jennet Bowdridge (NSAA; B.A. Hons., M.A. (Anthropology), B.E.D.S., M.Arch) is a Principal Architect and HR Partner at DRKR Architects with 25+ years of experience in inclusive design and functional programming for mental health, education, and public institutions. Her user-centered approach emphasizes neurodiversity, deep engagement, and culturally sensitive facilitation. Drawing on anthropology and museum studies, she integrates storytelling into programming. Her recent work includes projects with Dalhousie University, King’s College, NS Health, and IWK Health Centre, advocating emotionally intelligent, resilient design practices.
Brian Carter graduated from Nottingham School of Architecture and University of Toronto. A registered architect in the UK, he worked with Arup in London prior to being appointed Chair of Architecture at University of Michigan. Author of books and curator of exhibitions on Eero Saarinen, Albert Kahn, Peter Rice, and Aires Mateus, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 1992 and appointed an Honorary Fellow of the RAIC in 2017.
I am a RIBA registered Architect, Chartered Town Planner and Urban Designer with over 20 years of experience in design and regeneration. Project experience ranges from residential and cultural buildings to large scale masterplan for university campuses and new communities in the UK, Ireland and New Zealand. I am interested in taking masterplan concept into architecture / building design and explore the relationship on how the design of the buildings may affect the overall masterplan.
Credentials: BA (Hons) Dip Arch RIBA.
Claudia Cozzitorto (OAA, CCMP, MRAIC, LEED AP, M.Arch, B.Arch Sci) is an architect and digital transformation leader with 20 years’ experience in Ontario and British Columbia. As Principal of BIM DnA Group, she champions openBIM standards and innovation in Canada’s built environment. She serves on buildingSMART Canada’s leadership team, has chaired the Toronto BIM Community, and contributes to the Canadian Handbook of Practice. An OAA-registered architect and certified change management professional, a frequent national speaker and advocate for gender equity in digital construction.
Gerry is a consulting engineer and management consultant. Gerry provides advisory services for public sector, private sector and non-profit clients on capital project strategy and the development of fiscally, environmentally, and socially responsible capital projects. Gerry is a recognized thought leader, author, public speaker, and award winner including: AEC Project Value Chain - Adding New Value, 2023; AEC Project Value Chain, Keynote Speaker, 2025 CIC Forum; AEC Innovators Award, Bronze, 2025, KP REDDY CO.
Credentials: Montana State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors "2275", BSV.
Kelly (OAA) is a father, architect, and educator whose holistic approach to design has been shaped by global work. At SvN, he engaged the resource development sector, and as MASS Design Group’s East African Director, he led projects including the award-winning Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture. These experiences deepened his awareness of design’s social and environmental impacts. He is Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto, Senior Fellow of Architecture 2030, and member of the RAIC
Vedran (PhD, Cognitive Neuroscience University of Waterloo Waterloo, ON) leads Entro’s research and development department. His work sits at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and environmental design. Vedran explores how environments shape thought, emotion, and behavior, with expertise spanning visual complexity, biophilic design, and emerging technologies. Vedran has presented internationally at AIA, ANFA, EDRA, the Biennial Conference on Environmental Psychology, and Intelligent Buildings International. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience.
Partner/Assistant Professor
Place of Work/Department of Architectural Science, Toronto Metropolitan University
Credentials: BAS, M.Arch, M.Arch II, OAA, AANB, MRAIC
Jennifer is a graduate of Carleton University and Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Her commitment to teaching, advocacy, and mentorship is reflected through her roles as Professor at TMU, Chair of the Executive Committee for Building Equality in Architecture Toronto, as well as Co-Chair of Harvard GSD Alumni Council Governance Committee and Harvard Women of Toronto. With over 40 houses in her portfolio, Jennifer's architectural work invariably explores poetic and practical aspects of domesticity.
Susan Fitzgerald (NSAA, FRAIC) is the design director of FBM and an associate professor at Dalhousie University. Her work has been the recipient of many accolades including the Canada Council for the Arts' Professional Prix de Rome and Governor General’s Medal in Architecture. Her work has been featured at the Venice Biennale and published by UCL and Routledge Press. Susan was made a FRAIC in 2015 and awarded the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for architecture.
As a partner architect at NEUF, Hugo Gagnon (OAQ, OAA, AAA, MRAIC, PHC) directs a practice dedicated to advancing the ecological transition of the built environment. As founder of NEUF’s Sustainable Strategies department, he specializes in collective housing, educational institutions, and sustainable master plans, as well as leading transdisciplinary teams and action-research initiatives with academia and industry. Guided by a user-centered and collaborative approach, Hugo combines technical expertise withe collective intelligence to deliver context-sensitive projects rooted in innovation.
Kate (Architect AIBC, MRAIC, BESD, BA, BArch) has been an architect at DIALOG studio for three decades. Her extensive work on multi-faceted municipal, arts and educational projects has resulted in numerous award-winning designs, including for the Richmond, BC City Hall, the Canadian Broadcast Corporation’s downtown redevelopment project, and the Nest at UBC. Kate is a devoted mentor who enjoys collaborating with and sharing her experience with younger colleagues and students alike. Kate is an active member of Women in Architecture Vancouver.
Cameron Gillies (Architect AAA, FRAIC, City of Calgary, Sessional Instructor SAPL.) is a Registered Architect in Alberta, and Fellow of The Royal Architecture Institute of Canada. He also holds a Master of Architecture from Dalhousie University, and a Bachelor’s in Urban Studies from University of Calgary. Over 25 years, including 15 at The City of Calgary, Cameron has collaborated with many leading Architects, and engaged in over $4B worth of urban projects including housing, firehalls, recreation centres, libraries, arts hubs, and operational sites.
Graham (BASc, BEDS, MArch, LFA) is a Métis architect in Vancouver, BC, dedicated to embedding regenerative design into the heart of our communities. With a background in engineering, ecology, and construction, he brings curiosity, care, and collaboration to creating places that restore ecosystems, honour cultural narratives, and nurture belonging. A proud citizen of the Métis Nation of BC, he works with Indigenous Nations and local communities, championing sovereignty and believing in architecture’s power for reconciliation and renewal.
Elton Gjata (Architect AIBC, CPHD) is Associate and Sr. Digital Practice Manager at Perkins&Will. He leads initiatives at the intersection of design and technology, specializing in BIM, computational methods, and digital workflows for scalable, sustainable solutions. Elton plays a key role in advancing prefabricated timber housing, guiding teams on regulatory compliance, design for manufacturing, and parametric modeling as part of the Housing Growth Innovation Program.
Kelly (OAA, RPP, MRAIC, MCIP, OPPI) is the founder and principal structural engineer of Grubb Engineering. He has over 30 years of experience in structural design utilizing all major engineering materials. His team over the past decade has been heavily involved within the precast concrete industry including plant engineering support, precast component design, modelling with BIM, and structural design of numerous precast buildings throughout western Canada.
Principal Architect, Senior Planner, and Development Consultant
RJH Architecture + Planning
Rosaline Hill (OAA, RPP, MRAIC, MCIP, OPPI) is a registered professional planner and award-winning architect, named “Designer of the Year” at the 2021 GOHBA Awards. Principal of RJH Architecture + Planning, she specializes in residential infill and missing middle housing in Ottawa. Rosaline has consulted for the City of Ottawa on R4 zoning and is the founder of Walkable Ottawa and Ottawa Cohousing, advancing walkability and collaborative housing models in urban neighborhoods.
Dr. Mohamed Imam (Ph.D., Architect AIBC, Int’l Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CPHD) is a Senior Researcher, Architect AIBC, and Associate at Perkins&Will with over a decade of experience in architecture, computation, and performance analysis, specializing in optimizing building resource circularity. He advances sustainable cities through multidisciplinary inquiry, leading design projects and research initiatives exploring emerging design and construction technologies. As an educator and public speaker, he bridges research and practice, translating evidence into actionable strategies and cultivating partnerships that accelerate regenerative, high-performance built environments.
Mika (MArch, Intern AIBC) believes that architecture should be a driver of social change. Her work as an Intern Architect at Urban Arts Architecture and her education has demonstrated her desire to see how architecture and engagement can build community and help heal divides. She has worked with indigenous communities and vulnerable populations in a range of projects across BC. She is also an active volunteer with Women in Architecture Vancouver as a co-chair of the Steering Committee.
Rifat (OAA Intern Architect) is an architectural designer, researcher, and advocate for inclusive and climate-resilient infrastructure. With experience in Canada and Bangladesh, she specializes in adaptive reuse, heritage conservation, and data-driven infrastructure audits that dismantle systemic barriers for marginalized communities. Her MArch thesis, Reconquering Homeland, integrates food-growing terraces and urban retrofitting strategies to empower displaced populations. As Lead Advisor for InfrastructHER through UBC’s Venture Founder program, Rifat is building a transnational platform for gender-responsive, culturally inclusive, biodiversity-conscious infrastructure.
Blake Jackson (AIA, NCARB, LEED Fellow, WELL AP, Fitwel Amb., CPHC) is Director, Sustainability with NORR, a 750-person Toronto-based A&E company. He has 25 years' experience with a BArch from Kennesaw State and a MArch from the AA Graduate School. Blake serves on the Advisory Board for UMass Dartmouth, Program Committee for Healthy Cities Design International, and was elected VP of the Boston Society of Architects. He’s a BD+C Magazine '40 Under 40' (2015), LEED Fellow (2021), and AIA Young Architect Award recipient (2024).
Design Principal and Founder, Professor of Practice
AK_A/FLDWRK / McGill University School of Architecture
Andrew King (FRAIC Prix de Rome, Professor of Practice) is a recognized design practitioner, a Prix de Rome, four Canadian Architect Awards and two AIA Progressive Architecture (P/A) Awards recipient. King is Professor in Practice at McGill University and has taught, lectured and exhibited internationally. King leads AKAFLDWRK, working with inclusionary public space, under-represented communities and cultural identity. He was named one of Canada’s design leaders by The Globe and Mail and is responsible for the some of Canada’s most influential projects.
Elsa Lam (FRAIC, Hon. OAA, PhD) is the editor of Canadian Architect magazine. Lam played a key role in advocating against the closure of the Ontario Science Centre. Her research and analyses were widely cited in the mainstream media, as well as in the Ontario Legislature and at Toronto City Council hearings. She became a prominent spokesperson for the topic, with interviews across many print, radio, and television news outlets.
Janna Levitt ( BA, B.Arch, OAA, AAA, NWTAA, FRAIC) co-founded LGA Architectural Partners in 1993. As Partner in Charge, her projects include Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture, the University of Waterloo School of Architecture, and the Ulster Multiplex Condo. She teaches at U of T Daniels Faculty and was previously Adjunct Professor at Waterloo and Dalhousie. A frequent lecturer and jury member, Janna served on the Canada Council Venice Biennale Advisory Committee. Under Janna's leadership, LGA has received numerous prestigious awards.
Ray (P. Eng.) is the staff liaison for CPCI Western Chapters (BC, AB, and MB/SK) and CPCI's Sustainability, Safety, and Productivity committee. He oversees technical inquiries, provincial codes and standards, and industry education in Western Canada. Ray also leads CPCI's efforts related to net-zero and life cycle assessments.
Audrina is an Australian and Canadian architect with over 20 years of professional experience. Audrina’s role as the Director of Sustainable Construction enables her to support Chandos Construction to deliver lower carbon buildings, attain energy targets on buildings, research and develop climate resiliency strategies and reduce our GHG emissions in operations. Audrina brings a multidisciplinary aspect into her role and is excited to be collaborating with industry partners to build a healthy and resilient, low-carbon construction sector.
Credentials: B. Arch, B.ASc., AAA
David Lopes (M.Arch, BEDs, BEng, MBA, MRAIC, MAAPEI, MAANB, MNSAA), is the founder of North 46 Architecture and Coast Design. As an architect and business owner, he has extensive experience in firm building and delivering technically sound, cost-effective solutions. His combined engineering and architectural background provides deep expertise in construction administration and contract management. David is also the founder of RForm, a contract administration software, continuing to innovate the business of architecture.
Sarah (B. Arch, LEED AP) has experience working on academic, civic, cultural and recreation buildings, with a strong sustainable design component. Through her work she has fostered an understanding of Indigenous knowledge which she brings to her role as leader of Diamond Schmitt’s Indigenous Inclusion Working Group, part of the firm’s DEI Committee, developing frameworks for the firm to meeting Truth and Reconciliation goals, and to enhance staff understanding of Indigeneity on both professional and project levels.
Credentials: Architect AIBC, MRAIC, LEED AP
Maia Low is a Senior Partner at Vancouver-based Human Studio. At Human Studio, she has led initiatives to reimagine the firm’s culture by dismantling traditional systems that have historically excluded women, creating structures that promote gender equity, supporting mothers in practice, and strengthening inclusivity within the profession. Her commitment extends beyond her practice through her leadership roles, including co-chairing the RAIC Committee for the Advancement of Justice and Equity and serving as a long-time volunteer with Women in Architecture Vancouver.
Barb Martin (Bachelor of Arts, QMED) is Mi’gmaq originally from the Esgenoôpetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation in northeastern New Brunswick. She has over 40 years of experience working in Indigenous, women’s, equity, and organizational development issues, designing processes that enable diverse parties to create effective working relationships. She is a principal at Han Martin Associates, a company that specializes in multi-stakeholder relationships and sustainable community development through Indigenous consultation, facilitation, strategic planning, research, program evaluation and training related services.
Principal/Professor/Director
MJ Architecture/School of Architecture, University of Waterloo/Grand Studio Design Build Program
Credentials: BAS, AAD, MRAIC
John McMinn is Professor of Architecture, Director of the Grand Studio Design Build Program, and Associate Director at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. The Grand Studio works in collaboration with Indigenous communities in the Grand River Valley, on cultural infrastructure projects. John is a graduate of the Architectural Association and McGill University. He has taught and lectured at a variety of schools of architecture in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Maisha (UBC International Scholar (KMILOT)) is a visionary student leader and community advocate focused on reimagining infrastructure through the lens of BIPOC people. As the founder of InfrastructHER, she mobilizes designers, community organizers, and sustainability leaders to create more inclusive public spaces. Her podcast, Bangladeshi Mathematicians Worldwide, has reached over 10,000 global listeners, amplifying marginalized voices and reclaiming narratives often excluded from mainstream discourse. Maisha brings a deeply human perspective on how infrastructure impacts for those new to Canada.
Ian Mulder trained at the University of Toronto, Daniel’s School of Architecture. He began his career in the modular building industry and subsequently worked in practices focused on high rise, commercial and institutional projects. In 2021, Ian joined the City of Edmonton office of the City Architect. Recent projects have included the development of the Point Access Block guideline, a City initiative to support the development of signal egress buildings through Alternative Solution.
Credentials: MArch, AAA, MRAIC
Partner/Adjunct Lecturer
Moriyama Teshima Architects/John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, University of Toronto
Credentials: BES, M.Arch., OAA(PP), AIBC, AAA, FRAIC(PP), HON AIA, HON FCARM
A 2022 recipient of the OAA Lifetime Design Achievement Award, Diarmuid is skilled and adept at managing complex, public projects that often address the divergent priorities of multiple users and interest groups. His collaborative approach to design has influenced the firm’s design ethos that emphasizes civic engagement, individual experience, sustainability, and careful attention to context. Diarmuid’s portfolio demonstrates substantial expertise in the planning, design and construction of major cultural landmarks.
Director, Technical and Program Content, Accessibility Certification
Rick Hansen Foundation
Kevin Ng (RHFAC Professional) is the Technical Director at the Rick Hansen Foundation and oversees the technical, training and continuing education contents of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program. He has over fifteen years' experience working in accessibility consulting in Canada and internationally, which includes developing accessibility design standards, conducting accessibility audits, and accessible design reviews. He also advises on various research partnerships advancing accessibility and inclusion in the built environment.
Catherine Nickerson is an Architect and Consultant who provides advisor services to public sector and non-profit clients. She specializes in needs assessments; master planning; strategic options analysis; feasibility studies; and business plans for major capital projects. Catherine has participated in various publications and conference presentations; and has been a recipient of Province of BC; RAIC; and Canada Green Building Council awards.
Credentials: Architect, AIBC, FRAIC, LEED AP, Bachelor of Interior Design, Master of Architecture.
Cameron Penney (M.Arch, Hon. Biology, OAA Intern Architect) is an intern architect at NEUF Architect(e)s and material researcher at Carleton University. His research focuses on the scalability of rammed earth, 3D printed earth, and BioRock. A 2023 graduate of Carleton’s M.Arch program, Penney’s research has been published in the Journal of Architecture Education, Canadian Architect, and Dezeen. Building on his undergraduate degree in Urban Ecology, Penney co-founded Landscape Lab and is former editor of Building 22 at Carleton University.
Inge Roecker is an Associate Professor at UBC SALA and founding Principal at AIR studio, an internationally awarded research-in-practice architecture design firm. A Passive House professional, her practice centers on inclusion, health, and wellbeing in housing. With decades of experience in missing middle and single-egress buildings from her German practice, she brings this expertise to Canada. Her academic work and advocacy focus on social issues in housing and bringing the Baugruppe/Citizen Developer model to Canada.
Credentials: Principal, Architect AIBC, MRAIC, Architekt AKBW
Brian Rudy (B.E.S., B.Arch), FRAIC, OAA, NSAA, NLAA, AAA, AIBC Partner, Moriyama Teshima Architects Brian Rudy has led the design of major civic and cultural projects including the Canadian War Museum, Aga Khan Museum, and Etihad Museum. His work champions innovation, sustainability, and architecture’s civic purpose—rooted in a deep concern for memory, meaning, and the public experience of place. He played a central role in the 2024 Ontario Science Centre closure debate, leading media and public.
Ricardo Serrano (OAQ), Design Director at Lemay, is an architect with 25 years of international experience in Canada, Venezuela, and beyond. He leads major institutional, cultural and sports projects, known for combining innovation, spatial harmony and heritage sensitivity. His work, including the Saint Joseph’s Oratory arrival experience, promotes inclusive design, community connection and conservation as a living practice, bridging cultures and shaping meaningful architectural experiences.
Steven Smith (BA (Hons) Dip Arch RIBA) is an architect with over 30 years’ professional experience of practising as an architect and urbanist working on a diverse, international portfolio of projects. His career has developed through his work on projects across Europe, Asia and Australia, and includes some of the most challenging, large-scale development projects. Steven founded urban narrative in 2010 after a successful career at DEGW, an international research-based design consultancy.
Bruno Stadler is the Managing Director of Timbase Canada Inc., leading innovative projects in sustainable timber construction. With a background in design and international experience across Europe and North America, he is passionate about connecting people, ideas, and technologies that drive the future of building with wood.
Credentials: Timber construction specialist
Natalie Telewiak (Architect AIBC, AIA, B.Eng.), Principal at MGA, leading interdisciplinary teams to create elegant, high-performance designs integrating structure, systems, and architecture. With backgrounds in architecture and engineering, her work emphasizes material logic, collaboration, and design’s power to build community and reconnect us with nature. Accomplishments include the Governor General’s Award-winning Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver and Google’s first mass timber projects in California. Current work includes the Royal BC Museum PARC Campus and First Nations-led projects across BC.
Peggy Theodore (B. Arch, BES, FRAIC, OAA, LEED AP) is passionate about design, in particular, its ability to affect positive social change and a positive impact on the environments in which we live. Peggy leads Diamond Schmitt’s DEI Committee, playing an integral role in establishing the firm’s DEI Policy and initiatives, including the Indigenous Inclusion Working Group. She is committed to exploring what a Truth and Reconciliation process can look like on projects, and the development of the firm’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
Dr. Henry Tsang (Ph.D, Architect, AAA, FRAIC, RHFAC, LEED GA, WELL AP) is the Chair of the RAIC Centre for Architecture at Athabasca University and the Principal of Henry Tsang Architect. His design, teaching and research work explores the intersections between IDEA (inclusion / diversity / equity / accessibility), sustainability, health, and culture in the built environment. Tsang is an RAIC Fellow and an appointed RAIC Advisor to Professional Practice. In 2024-2025, he was a Visiting Fellow at the University of Tokyo in Japan.
Nathaniel Wagenaar (BFA, MArch, Architect AAA, AIBC, NCIDQ. Partner, MBAC. Assistant Professor, Mount Royal University.) is a Registered Architect in Alberta and British Columbia and a Partner at MBAC. With a Master of Architecture and a background in graphic design, construction, and computer-generated modeling, Nathaniel brings a deep commitment to conceptual clarity and the strategic use of digital technologies to navigate complex design challenges. Nathaniel’s work bridges theory, technology, and professional application. He also represents higher education on the Safety Codes Council of Alberta’s Barrier-Free Sub-Council.
A Principal and Architect at MJMA Architecture & Design, Tyler has been the lead designer of the mass timber zero carbon & net zero energy Henley Rowing Centre, and the Churchill Meadows Community Centre projects. Tyler brings a thoughtful and rigorous approach to his design work, balancing functionality, simplicity and materiality. His focus within MJMA has been the advancement of innovative mass timber structures that are rooted in a community-based design approach.
Credentials: OAA; M.Arch; Hon.Bachelor of Architectural Studies; MRAIC; City of Hamilton Design Review Panel.
Meighan (BEnvD, MArch) is an Intern Architect of Kwickwa̱sut’inuxw Ha̱xwa’mis (Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw), Métis, and Eastern European descent, leading Two Row’s Calgary office with over a decade of experience. Holding degrees in Architecture, Environmental Design, and Visual Arts, she integrates storytelling, language, and ecological teachings into design to help reclaim Indigenous identity in urban spaces. Her creative work also includes curating the Winnipeg Design Festival, contributing to the Seoul Biennale, and designing the cover of Voices of the Land.
As Regional Director of Regenerative Design, Kathy (M.E.S, LEED Fellow, LFA, RELi, WELL AP) plays an instrumental role in the development of high-performance green building projects and is currently advising on three net zero operational carbon design and Western University’s Climate and Sustainability Strategy. Kathy is well versed in sustainability issues ranging from resilient design, energy and carbon performance of buildings to the health and wellness of building inhabitants. Kathy serves on Perkins&Will’s global Living Design Council.
Adrian (Architect AIBC, AAA, ARB, RIBA, BREEAM AP) is the design director for the Vancouver and Calgary studios of Perkins and Will, responsible for all design output across the studios. Born in Vancouver, Adrian is a registered Architect in British Columbia and Alberta in addition to being licensed through the ARB, and a member of the RIBA. Through a 35 year career, Adrian has led award winning projects across Europe, North America, Australasia, the Far and Middle East.
A Partner and Architect at MJMA Architecture & Design in Toronto, Ted is an inspiring studio leader and speaker who sets design standards, charts the firm’s future and fosters its interdisciplinary direction. Ted leads a broad range of community recreation and higher education projects across Canada, through the US and as far as Australia and New Zealand – all projects share high recognition for design excellence, user satisfaction, environmental stewardship and public realm enhancement.
Credentials: Master of Architecture; FRAIC; OAA; Architect AIBC; AAA; SAA; NSAA; LEED AP; Member, OAA Policy Advisory Coordination; Member, OAA ConEd Advisory Committee; Member, RAIC Southwest Ontario Regional Committee; International Associate, American Institute of Architects; Higher Education Subcommittee, AIA Committee for Architectural Education; Member, Society of College and University Planners
Shannon Wiebe (MAA, M.Arch, B.Env.D) is an associate and registered architect with 5468796 Architecture in Winnipeg. Since 2008, she has contributed to projects spanning built work, urban interventions, public engagement and academic publications. Bridging practice and research, she pursues thoughtful design solutions that foster social connection and community resilience. She currently leads Shared Ground, an affordable housing initiative funded in part by the Government of Canada, helping non-profits unlock the potential of their land for community-based housing solutions.
Jessica’s (BEnvD, MArch, Architect AIBC, MRAIC) education and career has centered on community engagement and equitable housing, including projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and the UK. She is currently an Associate at dHKarchitects in Victoria, BC. Her work spans from master-planning to grass-roots design-build projects. Alongside professional practice, Jessica applies design skills and thinking to volunteer work: historic preservation, arts organizations, mentorship, and advocacy within the profession. She champions design literacy and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration.