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Architecture schools present first pan-Canada lecture series
Canadian Council of University Schools of Architecture offers livestreamed lectures on theme of diversity

Waterloo, ON – The Canadian Council of University Schools of Architecture (CCUSA) initiated its first pan-Canada lecture series in response to COVID-related restrictions on traveling and large gatherings, inviting students and practitioners across the country to join the conversation.

TSA Community Shorts Panel
Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 6:30 PM EDT

Join Assistant Professor David Correa and alumni Shabaan Khokhar, Peter Kwak, Wayne Yan and other panelists as they discuss the role of film to document and archive different projects in the context of architecture school.

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Congratulations to Waterloo Architecture students Callum Nolan, Ethan Paddock, Patrick Stephen and Colin Willams, and faculty member Terri Meyer Boake for receiving 2nd place in the 2020 ACSA/AISC Steel Design student competition! The submission, From ‘AgriHood’ to AgriHUB, is a response to agricultural initiatives and ongoing urban issues in Detroit, MI. The project proposes a holistic agricultural hub at the core of one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods.

                                Making Camp, Lateral Office

In an interview with ArchDaily, Professor Lola Sheppard discusses how designing across the public realm, infrastructure, and the environment can shape architecture and community.

The Architecture of Bathing: Body, Landscape, Art by Christie Pearson is a celebration of communal bathing - swimming pools, saunas, beaches, ritual baths, sweat lodges, and more - viewed through the lens of architecture and landscape.

Stay tuned for more information regarding a release date and book launch.

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Congratulations to MArch candidate Alexander Robinson, whose research proposal entitled Undoing Toronto: Material Metabolisms and Cultural Memory has been awarded DIALOG's 2020 Architecture Scholarship in Honour of Michael Evamy.

Congratulations to Jasdeep Multani, who won the campus-wide 3MT competition for her presentation Designing Classrooms of the Future: Incorporating Sensory Cognizant Design Strategies. During her work placements, Jasdeep found interest in the design and programming of hospitals, rehabilitation centres and mental health facilities.

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canadian Council of University Schools of Architecture (CCUSA) present the Virtual Academic Summit on Architecture. This summit presents twelve papers from schools of architecture featuring the latest in research from Canadian academics and practitioners in the fields of architecture and design. 

Congratulations to the finalists in the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) student design competition. The Tower, the 19th annual Architecture Student Design Competition, challenged students to design an all-steel observation tower located in a significant environment.

The Waterloo Architecture community wishes to congratulate the 52 students who have completed their Master of Architecture degree. While we can't celebrate in person, the Class of Spring 2020 were sent a video of congratulatory messages from faculty, participated in a virtual toast (image below), and on June 20th joined the Class of 2020 Virtual Convocation Celebration.

Warm congratulations to all – we are so pleased to welcome your wonderful group to our growing family of alumni!