Sam Eby (She/Her)

Biography

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.

Samantha holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from the University of Waterloo. She was awarded the 2019 Canada Council for the Arts Prix de Rome for Emerging Practitioners.

Education

  • 2019, M.Arch, Architecture, University of Toronto, Canada

  • 2014, BAS, Architecture, University of Waterloo, Canada

Professional Associations

  • Ontario Association of Architects

Teaching*

  • ARCH 292 - Design Studio
    • Taught in 2022, 2023
  • ARCH 692 - Thesis Research and Design Studio I
    • Taught in 2025

* Only courses taught in the past 5 years are displayed.

Graduate studies