Michael
Adjunct Professor
Contact information
Email: mdbootsm@uwaterloo.ca
Biography summary
Michael is an architect licensed by the OAA. He studied at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture where he received the OAA Guild Medal for his graduate thesis on civic infrastructure. Michael has worked in London, Rotterdam, and Toronto on projects including the National Gallery of England, social housing developments in the Netherlands, and Toronto’s Union Station. Most recently with PARTISANS he was the project lead on Ontario Place, Luminato Festival 2016 at the Hearn Generating Station which received a Toronto Urban Design Award, and, in partnership with CMHC and WoodGreen Community Services, on research into prototypes for transitional housing for youth.
Education
- 2014, Master of Architecture, Professional Degree in Architecture, University of Waterloo
- 2009, Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Honours Architecture Co-op, University of Waterloo
Courses*
- ARCH 192 - Design Studio
- Taught in 2022
- ARCH 392 - Design Studio
- Taught in 2021, 2022
- ARCH 493 - Design Studio/Comprehensive Building Design
- Taught in 2023, 2024
* Only courses taught in the past 5 years are displayed.
Graduate studies
- Currently considering applications from graduate students. A completed online application is required for admission; start the application process now.