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Alumni News
Architecture alumni well represented in Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence
Canadian Architect has announced the winners of its 2021 Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence. Dalhousie Alumni were well represented in the Awards of Excellence and Awards of Merit categories.
10 alumni stories that made our community proud in 2021
Dalhousie alumni across Canada and around the world inspired us time and again, despite the ongoing challenges of COVID-19. We look back at some highlights we were proud to showcase this past year, as we look ahead with anticipation to stories we’ll share in 2022.
Shu Yu Lin (MArch’20) winner of PLAN 2021 Architects of Tomorrow Award
Alumnus Shu Yu Lin (MArch’20) has won a PLAN 2021 Architects of Tomorrow Award in the category of Technology, Material Innovation, and Sustainability for her Masters thesis which explores biomimicry as a design tool for sustainable architecture.
Dal Insight Circle asks community members their thoughts and opinions on key initiatives
Launched in Sept. 2020, this vibrant online community invites alumni, donors and friends of Dal to provide monthly feedback on a variety of topics, initiatives and Dal programs. Find out what Natalie Borden (BScPh’94) says about participating and how you can become part of Dal Insight Circle.
Sustainability alumni take inspirational paths toward change
The College of Sustainability celebrates eleven years and almost 600 ESS grads. Read this sample of inspiring news from alumni whose career paths tell stories of social change, innovation and hope for the planet.
Open Dialogue Live explores design and our health‑care system
What does the future of health-care design look like? Panelists explore this question and more.
Claire Elizabeth Williams named a 2021 Top 25 Women of Influence
Alumna Claire Elizabeth Williams (MPlan’08) is a recipient of the 2021 Top 25 Women of Influence Award. Claire is the Co-Founder and CEO of Foundations for Social Change, where she launched the New Leaf Project in 2018, North America’s first direct giving project with people experiencing homelessness.
Alumni featured in Canadian Architect Editorial: Acting on Equity
Originally published by editor Elsa Lam in the February 2021 issue of the Canadian Architect magazine, “Acting on Equity”, highlights how various small firms in Canada are taking unique initiatives to promote issues of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Nova Tayona’s farmhouse featured in Dwell Magazine
Working with architect Nova Tayona (BEDS’99, MArch’02), a Toronto-based couple creates a family farmhouse that merges past and present.
School of Planning hosts successful World Planning Day virtual event!
On Monday November 9th The School of Planning organized an event to celebrate World Town Planning Day (WTPD). This event was a celebration of planners’ contributions to the society and planning around the world.