Leland Dadson

Leland Dadson Senior Architect,OAA, CPHD

MJMA

Education Master of Architecture, University of Waterloo,2005

Bachelor of Science (Physics), University of British Columbia,1997

Registrations Registered Architect: Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)

Affiliations Certified Canadian Passive House Designer (CPHD)

Professional History
MJMA
2011 to Present, Project Architect

Giannone Petricone Associates 2007 to 2011,

Intern Architect Montgomery Sisam Architects 2005 to 2007, Intern Architect

Leland Dadson
As the firm’s Mass Timber Specialist and a Certified Passive House Designer, Leland is passionate about sustainable practice and the beneficial uses of carbonsequestering Mass Timber. He brings insight and knowledge on passive house principles, actively incorporating best-practices for the betterment of our built environment. His experiences have enabled him to conceive innovative design solutions and solve complex problems, delivering superior environments with a focus on occupant health, comfort and well-being. He consistently delivers value to his clients through his knowledge of materiality, leveraging local materials wherever possible to limit environmental impacts across development. Leland’s technical expertise will see him speak on Mass Timber strategies and sustainable approaches at the 2019 Facades+ Conference, as well as the 2020 Façade Tectonics World Congress.

Selected Relevant Projects

University of Toronto Tall Wood Academic Tower (Mass Timber)
Toronto, ON / Current / 119,588 sf
14-Storey Tower with Mass Timber Construction housing: Rotman School of Management, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (FKPE), Mathematical Finance (MMF) and Academic and Campus Events (ACE), Classrooms, Lecture Halls, Labs, Conference Space, Events and Performance Space, Catering Kitchen, Collaboration zones, Study Breakout Spaces.

McMaster University Student Activity Building
Hamilton, ON / 2020 / 106,983 sf / $38.5M
Event Spaces including Multi-Use Theatre and Auditorium Space, Classrooms, Computer Labs, Student Study Space, Informal Study Areas, Multi-Purpose Athletic and Recreation Space, Gymnasium, Fitness Centre.

Niagara College NOTL Campus Student Centre & Classroom / Lab Expansion
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON / 2017 / 21,500 sf / $7.0M Double Gymnasium, Fitness Centre, Strength & Conditioning Studios, Change Rooms, Multi- Use Rooms.

Centennial College Ashtonbee Campus Renewal Student Hub & Library
Toronto, ON / 2014 / 100,000 sf / $38.0M Student Hub, Administrative Offices, Student Lounge, Computer Workstations, Group Study Rooms, Technology Studios, Multimedia-viewing and Adaptive Technology Stations, Learning Centre, Silent Study Room, Student Commons.

Churchill Meadows Community Centre (Mass Timber)
Mississauga, ON / Current / 68,000 sf / 50-acre Park/ $30M LEED® Silver Targeted; 4 Lit Tournament Quality Sports Fields, Triple Gymnasium, Lap and Leisure Pools, Multi-Purpose Community Spaces, Two Artificial Turf Soccer Fields, Outdoor program includes: Community Gardens, Outdoor Courts, Splash Pad, Skate Park, Skating Loop, Outdoor Exercise Equipment.

Orillia Community Recreation Centre
Orillia, ON / 2014 / 106,000 sf / $32.5M Aquatic Centre: 25m Competition Pool, Training, Instructional Pool, Warm Water Therapy Pool, Leisure Basin, 1m and 3m Diving Boards, 2 FIBA-sized Gymnasium for Basketball, Volleyball, and Badminton, Fitness Centre, Weight Training Studio, Yoga Studio, Running Track with Varied Planes, Multi-Purpose Community, Concessions, OPP Training.