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Lavish ‘iceberg’ mansions are growing in Toronto. What it means as the city’s rich build underground

Toronto Star | | Media coverage

Matthew Soules, a professor in the school of architecture and landscape architecture at UBC's faculty of applied science, commented on the impact of "iceberg" mansions in Canada.  

Indigenous architects make their mark designing spaces for all

Globe and Mail | | Media coverage

The Globe and Mail spoke to Alfred Waugh, the first Indigenous graduate of UBC's school of architecture in 1993, about Indigenous values and architects.  

Why we should retire ‘NIMBY’

Globe and Mail | | Media coverage

Patrick Condon, a professor of urban design at UBC's faculty of applied science, was quoted about a universal scapegoating of baby boomer homeowners for the housing affordability crisis. Professor Larry Beasley was…

Eby’s wrong turn on housing

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 Housing Minister David Eby's approach to the housing crisis.  

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…

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