Samantha Eby - Emerging Practitioner Fellowship Talk
Samantha Eby, Emerging Practitioner, Waterloo Architecture
Thursday, February 5, 2026
4:30 pm, Cummings Lecture Theatre
Samantha Eby is a licensed architect and researcher based in Toronto. Through her work she explores the intersection of design, policy frameworks, and ownership models, focusing on their impact on housing projects. In 2024, she founded this—office, an architecture and spatial research practice committed to exploring new typologies and models of architecture through non-traditional collaborations and research. She is also the co-founder and the Executive Director of ReHousing, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting housing creation through applied research, consultation, and education. ReHousing’s work on multiplex zoning was recognized with the 2023 CMHC President’s Medal for Outstanding Housing Research.
Hosted by Professor Lola Sheppard
The Arriscraft Canada Brick Speaker Series at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture brings leading voices from architecture and design to share insights, ideas, and innovations shaping the built environment. This lecture series fosters dialogue between professionals, students, and the community, offering a platform for discussions on contemporary architectural practice. All lectures are free and open to the general public
