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The ziggurats of Richmond

The Tyee | | Media coverage

Kees Lokman, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture at UBC’s faculty of applied science, discussed the unique challenges of building in Richmond.  

B.C. Housing Minister eager to spur supply

Globe and Mail | | Media coverage

Patrick Condon, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture in UBC's faculty of applied science, commented on the B.C. Attorney-General's approach to building as many homes as possible to…

UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture faculty included on Venice Biennale shortlist

| Announcement

This announcement originally appeared, in slightly different form, on the website of the UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture faculty feature on two teams shortlisted by the…

The next trend in luxury Canadian real estate? Multi-level 'iceberg' basements.

Maclean's | | Media coverage

Matthew Soules, a professor in the school of architecture and landscape architecture at UBC's faculty of applied science, gave comments about the iceberg house trend.

Why small shops along Broadway are getting fried

The Tyee | | Media coverage

Patrick Condon, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture in UBC's faculty of applied science, wrote an opinion piece on the effect of the new Broadway subway on commercial services and…

How controlling land prices could help solve the housing crisis

| Announcement

Patrick Condon doesn't buy the argument that sky-high housing prices in Vancouver and Toronto can be pinned down to a problem of supply and demand."A lot of people think that just by adding new supply to the city of Vancouver, things will…

Dogs, pink umbrellas and wedding photos: Claude Cormier’s artful places for people

Globe And Mail | | Media coverage

Susan Herrington, a professor in the school of architecture and landscape architecture at UBC's faculty of applied science, gave comments about the work of landscape architect Claude Cormier.  

Vancouver needs way more co-ops. Here’s how to get them

The Tyee | | Media coverage

Patrick Condon, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture in UBC’s faculty of applied science, wrote an article on how to make co-op housing “pencil out” and cover its land and construction costs…

Classes moving online January 10-23, 2022

| Announcement

From January 10 – 23, 2022, all classes will be online, unless instructors or programs indicate otherwise.

Why New York’s billionaires’ row is half empty

The B1M | | Media coverage

Matthew Soules, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture at UBC’s faculty of applied science, discussed how wealth is reshaping our buildings and zombie urbanism.  

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