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University of Calgary

Faculty of Environmental Design

Organization Type:
Academic
Founding institution/faculty/department: 
University of Calgary
Year initiated: 
ca 1971
Objectives/focus/mandate/mission: 

To develop new and innovative approaches to human engagement in the environment. To encourage exploration and study of myriad facets of theory and practice related to a variety of fields, including sustainable building technologies, urban ecology, international development, innovative architectural practice, and product design

Affiliates/partners/other disciplines: 

Co-operative research and professional education ventures with governments, the private sector, professional associations and local communities

Language: 
English
Areas of specialization: 

Architectural and urban design, construction, land development, environmental planning, ecotourism, energy management, wildlife and resource management, computer graphics and visual simulation, environmental modeling, urban management and finance, sustainable development, community planning, product design and manufacturing, transportation planning, building science, biotechnology, environmental health, environmental law and government policy roles

Researchers and their fields of research: 

Associate Dean (Research): John Brown

Professors: Sasha Senkova (social housing), Larissa Mueller (regional planning), Noel Keough (Environmental Design), Bev Sandalack (Urban Design), Thomas L. Harper, John Brown, Tang Lee, Jim Love (Architecture)

Fields of Research: community planning, sustainable design, urban policy, urban sprawl, urban design, residential construction, indoor air quality, roof systems, land use, housing conditions in First Nations homes, energy efficiency

Quite a number of professors conduct research in areas other than housing, i.e., offices, bus shelters, housing in China, housing in Europe.

Programs offered: 

Master of Architecture, Master of Environmental Design, Ph.D. in Environmental Design

Contact information

Street address: 
Faculty of Environmental Design, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW #Room 2182
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4

Mailing address: 
Faculty of Environmental Design, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW #Room 2182
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4

Main phone number: 
(403) 220-6601
Main fax number: 
(403) 284-4399
E-mail addresses: 

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