In the Media
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Western BuiltCreating resilient buildings in BC through research and education
Dr. Lisa Tobber, a civil engineering professor, is leading the research partnership between the Faculty of APSC and the Professorship in Resilient Reinforced Concrete Buildings on the resiliency of residential buildings in BC.
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Journal Of CommerceEvolve: UBC building on the front lines of Passive House construction
Dr. John Madden, director of sustainability and engineering, discussed how Evolve, a 110-unit faculty and staff residence, is a testing ground for exploring how modern sustainably designed buildings can be constructed.
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City NewsMetro Vancouver takes 2nd spot for worst metro traffic in North America: TomTom
Civil engineering professor Dr. Alex Bigazzi cautioned against using traffic indices as an indicator of transportation system performance.
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Scientific AmericanHow to Engineer Buildings That Withstand Earthquakes
Structural and earthquake engineering professor Dr. Perry Adebar explained that to make concrete more suitable for seismically active areas, engineers add steel to effectively absorb inertial forces while holding the building's weight.
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Vancouver SunIs it time to 'rethink' how we fund public transit in Metro Vancouver?
Professors Patrick Condon from the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and Dr. Lawrence Frank discussed the need to reconsider Metro Vancouver's regional transit strategy.
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Policy OptionsA critical look at critical minerals
An op-ed by UBC's Future Minerals Working Group called for Canada to modernize its mining legislation and draw on Indigenous leadership to achieve its global mineral ambitions. Authors included Dr. Nadja Kunz, professor at the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering.
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Mongabay Environmental NewsFor some Colombians, vows of mining reform are just a flash in the pan
Mining engineering professor emeritus Dr. Marcello Veiga commented on whether small-scale mining can be clean.
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Vancouver Sun
A multisensory design approach makes a major difference in both indoor, outdoor spaces
School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture professor Daniel Roehr answered questions regarding his book, Multisensory Landscape Design - A Designer’s Guide for Seeing.
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National teen survey shows static drug-use rates amid increased risks
Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins discussed harm reduction in drug education for youth.
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Vancouver Red FM
Can BC also face deadly earthquakes like Turkey and Syria?
Structural and earthquake engineering professor Dr. Perry Adebar talked about the chances of earthquakes in BC.