In the Media
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The TyeeWhen fire burns a path for flood
School of architecture and landscape architecture professor Dr. Kees Lokman discussed the connection between wildfires and floods.
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Collision Repair MagazineHigh tech textiles: UBC researchers develop carbon fibre process sourced from oil sands materials
Materials engineering assistant professor Dr. Yasmine Abdin and her collaborators have turned bitumen into carbon fibre.
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The UbysseyResearchers, academics speak out against encampment evictions in Vancouver’s DTES
SCARP professor emeritus Dr. Penny Gurstein among several UBC academics signing open letter to stop homeless encampment evictions
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vancouversunThe Vancouver school board projects declining enrolment BC Stats suggest otherwise. Who's right?
School of community and regional planning professor Dr. Michael Hooper commented on enrollment rates at Vancouver elementary and secondary schools.
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Vancouver SunFuture of renewable energy looks like a giant battery as Vancouver company scales up production
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Martin Ordonez said battery power is needed to hit net-zero goals for power production.
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Canadian ArchitectLukas Ewing wins 2023 Michael Evamy Scholarship
SALA student Lukas Ewing was awarded for his research project to explore adoption and transient spaces.
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The Globe and MailAt the Venice Architecture Biennale, architects tackle the housing crisis
SALA associate professor Dr. Matthew Soules comments on Canada’s Venice Biennale exhibit on the housing crisis.
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The Globe and MailCanada sees the rise of mall cities
School of community and regional planning professor emeritus Dr. Penny Gurstein discussed the potential of mall cities to solve Canada’s housing crisis.
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Toronto Star‘A start’: Toronto multiplex policy aimed at boosting housing welcomed by observers
SCARP's Dr. Penny Gurstein, co-director of UBC’s housing research collaborative, commented on a new policy allowing single family homes in Toronto to be converted into low-rise multiplexes.
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Business in VancouverDo we have the time and space for a 15-minute city?
School of community and regional planning PhD student Wes Regan discussed the 15-minute city concept.