Global Expertise

Veronica is a sessional instructor at the architectural design studio and a Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Design. As an architect, she has extensive experience in architectural and interior design, landscape architecture, and project management in both private and public sectors in Mexico.

Carol-Ann is an experienced Project Manager skilled in Land Development, Sustainable Development, Mixed Use, Urban Planning, Feasibility Studies, and Community Engagement. 

Rob Birch's M.E.Des. thesis research focused on the intersection of spirituality and place through the lens of both traditional and contemporary Japanese architecture. His geoscience career has taken him from the Mayan pyramids of the Belize jungle to the frigid landscape of the Canadian Arctic, to the rocky cliffs of Northern Ireland, and to the central highlands of Madagascar. 

Trevor Boddy is a critic and curator of contemporary architecture and a Vancouver-based consulting urban designer.  His books, articles, exhibitions, and consulting are dedicated to exploring the relationship between design and contemporary city-building. The clarity, insights, and public-mindedness of his writing on buildings and cities have been awarded the Alberta Book of the Year and Jack Webster Journalism prizes.

Nooshin is a Registered Architect in Canada, a researcher, a yoga teacher & a nature lover, and currently is a Ph.D. candidate. After graduating from SAPL, she worked with many well-known architectural firms. She has always been intrigued by the quality of space and its impact on our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Cameron Gillies is an Architect and an alumnus of Dalhousie University and the University of Calgary. During his 20+ year career, Cameron has worked with some of Canada’s best-recognized Architects, contributing to over $3B worth of design and construction projects.  He's currently works with The City of Calgary and mentors, teaches, lectures, and volunteers at institutions across the country.  

Teresa is a Registered Professional Planner and Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners/ Alberta Association Canadian Institute of Planners with 18+ years of professional planning experience, specializing in the areas of affordable housing, housing policy, community and land use planning, policy development, and planning analysis.

CEO and Founding Partner at Future Fit Cities, and Founding Partner at InceptionU, Greg specializes in ergonomics, process design and assessment, interface design, urban design, CPTED, critical thinking development/leadership, pre-employment physical and aptitude assessment, continuous improvement, and incident investigation. 

Jennifer is a registered Landscape Architect and Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner In-Training. Jennifer’s work emphasizes the ecological aspects of landscape design: ensuring spaces are functional and connected, working with native plant materials, conserving biodiversity, and designing for resilience. 

A registered architect with over 18 years of experience in architectural design and project management,  Farhad is also exploring how architects can contribute to sustainable international development through knowledge sharing and empowering their fellow practitioners at SAPL. 

Mathis is an Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture. A consistent theme in Mathis' academic and practice expertise is the integration of design and ecology.

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A graduate of our faculty, Khalid is a maker, entrepreneur, artist, and educator. His classes focus on concept-driven architectural design with an emphasis on narrative and the physical construction of architectural wonders. 

Pryce has over 30 years of planning experience spread across New Zealand, Canada, and the United Kingdom. He currently is the Planning Lead for V3. His work experience has been in both the private and public sectors with experiences in downtown revitalization, sustainable development, transportation, governance, mixed land use development, climate change, and commercial and residential development. 

Daniel is an Associate Urban Designer at O2, where he leads complex projects and pioneers digital and place-based design workflows informed by contextual analysis. With a background in architecture and a Master's in Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, he previously served as Deputy Director of Public Space for the Municipality of Quito, overseeing 120 citywide projects. Daniel also teaches design and graphics at institutions including Universidad Católica, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Calgary.

Landscape Architect and Educator with 15+ years of experience bridging academia and professional practice to build resilient landscape infrastructure. As Principal Architect at Studio1 Group Ltd, I specialize in developing long-term, community-led innovations and advocating for integrated territorial regeneration.

My career is dedicated to climate-responsive research in emerging communities, focusing on sustainable development and resource optimization. I have taught at leading global institutions, including the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (Norway), the University of Rwanda, and the International University of East Africa (Uganda).

Key projects include:

• Urban Landscapes: Grünerløkka Studenthus (The Silo) landscape interventions, Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park, Imbuga Car-Free Zone, Nakivubo Channel Redevelopment, RUDP2.
• Institutional: Nyanza Genocide Memorial Garden, Vision City Housing Estate, Soroti Cathedral, Aga Khan Hospital, Ambulance Call & Dispatch center,Arua RRH.
• Ecological & Hospitality: Chimpundu Lodge (Kibale National Park), Mt. Elgon Integrated Landscape Management, Nyungwe National Park canopy walkway, Lac Télé Community Reserve.

Steven has nineteen years of professional experience working in a wide range of technical areas with vegetation ecology as a central focus. He is a senior specialist in reclamation, environmental impact assessments, wetland science, regulatory approvals, research, rangeland management, bioengineering, and native plant propagation.