Faculty Research Webinar Series

The Faculty Research Webinar Series is designed to foster learning, connection and discussion. Each session explores innovative solutions in architecture and planning and showcases the diverse research, perspectives and expertise within our Faculty.

Session One (September 27, 2023): Michael Faciejew & Chad Walker

Featuring speakers Michael Faciejew from our School of Architecture, and Chad Walker from out School of Planning. Michael discussed his work with the histories of architecture, information and empire in the context of recolonization, and Chad shared his work with justice, equity and social acceptance in low-carbon energy transitions.

Session Two (October 11, 2023): Rosa Milito & Kate Thompson

Featuring speakers Rosa Milito from our School of Architecture, and Kate Thompson from our School of Planning. Rosa discussed culturally significant places that exist at the intersection of architecture and planning, and Kate shared her research on the ideas, rhetoric, and tools of ecosystem services for urban planning.

Session Three (October 25, 2023): Cristina Verissimo & Eric Rapaport

Featuring speakers Cristina Verissimo from our School of Architecture and Eric Rapaport from our School of Planning. Cristina discussed the new uses of cork in architecture, and Eric shared the results of a historical GIS that revealed changes to the social and urban fabric of Halifax over time.

 

Session Four (November 8, 2023): Mikiko Terashima & Emanuel Jannasch

Featuring speakers Mikiko Terashima from our School of Planning and Emanuel Jannasch from our School of Architecture. Mikiko shared her research on advancing the concepts and measures needed for 15-minute neighbourhoods, and Emanuel discussed his work with timber/lumber/wood as a medium of rural-urban communication.

Session Five (November 22, 2023): Susan Fitzgerald & Jeffrey Biggar

Featuring speakers Susan Fitzgerald from our School of Architecture and Jeffrey Biggar from our School of Planning. Susan shared her work exploring the social and spatial lives of cities and architecture to understand how they are experienced by the inhabitants, and Jeff discussed his work ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with higher-density development.

Session Six (December 6, 2023): Lisa Berglund & Roger Mullin

Featuring speakers Lisa Berglund from our School of Planning and Roger Mullin from our School of Architecture. Lisa shared her work exploring the relationships between gentrification and police surveillance devices, and Roger discussed his work with the North American Indigenous Games, creating culturally identifiable spaces for Indigenous youth athletes.

Session Seven (January 10, 2024): Austin Parsons & Ren Thomas

Featuring speakers Austin Parsons from our School of Architecture and Ren Thomas from our School of Planning. Austin shared his three research interests – his contributions to the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals Climate Action Plan, his work developing a software program for divided light window details, and his prototype storm window design. Ren discussed her work with mobility justice and transit boosterism as an urban transformation strategy in Malmö, Sweden, and Kitchener, Ontario.

Session Eight (January 24, 2024): Christine Macy & PEACH Research Lab

Featuring speakers Christine Macy from our School of Architecture and Kate Clark and Katherine Deturbide from the PEACH Research Unit. Christine shared her research on Indigenous and settler conceptions of property in Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia) and Kate and Katherine discussed accessibility standards from the perspective of planning and design professionals.

Session Nine (February 7, 2024): Ahsan Habib & James Forren

Featuring speakers Ahsan Habib from our School of Planning and James Forren from our School of Architecture. Ahsan discussed his work with DalTRAC and shared his research on transportation data collection and modeling for policy analysis. James shared his research on building technologies in the built environment and his work with the Material Body Environment Laboratory (MEBL).

Session Ten (March 13, 2024): Brian Lilley & Jahedul Alam from DalTRAC

Featuring speakers Brian Lilley from our School of Architecture and Jahedul Alam from DalTRAC. Brian shared his research on integrating climate awareness and material engagement into the practice of architecture, and Jahedul talked about his work with DalTRAC analyzing transportation planning for coastal flooding.

Session Eleven (March 27, 2024): Graham Gagnon & Talbot Sweetapple

Featuring speakers Graham Gagnon, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, and Talbot Sweetapple from our School of Architecture. Graham discussed his work in water resources studies and Dalhousie's utility partnerships, and Talbot shared his research on working practices and topics of cultural sustainability.