University of Calgary
Faculty of Environmental Design
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
Co-operative research and professional education ventures with governments, the private sector, professional associations and local communities
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
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.
Master of Architecture, Master of Environmental Design, Ph.D. in Environmental Design
Contact information
2500 University Drive NW #Room 2182
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
2500 University Drive NW #Room 2182
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4



