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Has BC built back better?

Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage

Kees Lokman, from the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, suggested that under-sized culverts be replaced in order to prevent future flood damage to highways and railroads.

Behold the evolution of urban development

Research2Reality | | Media coverage

Dr. Adam Rysanek, assistant professor of environmental systems at the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, will lead research project on new energy-efficient residential buildings on campus.

UBC Nursing, SALA and Engineering top Canadian university rankings

| Announcement

Three disciplines in the Faculty of Applied Science ranked first across the country in recently published university rankings.

At a prestigious architecture event in Venice, creative advocacy group AAHA is putting up walls to break down others

Toronto Star | | Media coverage

School of architecture and landscape architecture professors Matthew Soules, Sara Stevens and Tijana Vujosevic are part of the Artists Against Housing Alienation who are representing Canada at the 2023 Venice Biennale of…

More rent control on the horizon? Economists say it is a bad idea

The Hub | | Media coverage

Patrick Condon, professor at UBC's School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, shared his views on how vacancy controls can support housing affordability in major Canadian cities.

The best architecture schools in Canada 2022

University Magazine | | Media coverage

UBC's School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture ranked first in the country for best architecture school in 2022. 

Jane Wolff wins 2022 Margolese Design for Living Prize

Canadian Architect | | Media coverage

UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture has named Jane Wolff as the recipient of the 2022 Margolese Design for Living Prize, which will be celebrated at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre on campus on October 3. The…

New UBC rental housing building for staff features rooftop solar panels

Daily Hive | | Media coverage

Media reported on the new rental housing building, Evolve, built for faculty and staff at UBC's Vancouver campus, and its Passive House design, with research led by Dr. Adam Rysanek from the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.

Should ‘vacancy control’ be a ballot issue?

The Tyee | | Media coverage

Dr. Patrick Condon, professor in UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, discussed 'vacancy control', which caps the rent landlords can charge when a unit changes tenants.

Canada’s largest residential Passive House is at UBC and tenants just moved in

Vancouver Is Awesome | | Media coverage

Residents of UBC Vancouver's first residential Passive House, called Evolve, have just moved in. School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture professor Dr. Adam Rysanek will lead the research phase on this project.

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