Dalhousie University Faculty of Architecture and Planning

Join Us for the Launch of CARE: Research Method Design Practice

You are invited to a reception and celebration marking the publication of CARE: Research Method Design Practice (Dalhousie Architectural Press, 2026).

This new book highlights the work of FBM across institutional, commercial, community-based, landscape, and residential architecture. Centred on an ethic of care, the publication explores design as a responsive, research-driven practice that engages deeply with communities, sites, and social contexts. Featuring an essay by Susan Fitzgerald, along with contributions by Jean-Pierre Chupin and Brian Carter, CARE offers thoughtful perspectives on architecture’s role in supporting people, institutions, and the planet.

Event Details
📍 5410 Spring Garden Road, Dalhousie Medjuck Exhibition Room
📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM

Accessibility Note: Elevator access will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

We hope you will join us to celebrate this important publication and connect with the community.

Please note that a cash bar will be available during the event.

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Join us for the inaugural Essy Baniassad Lecture and Reception, presented by the Dalhousie Architectural Press (DAP) in collaboration with the Dalhousie Faculty of Architecture and Planning.

We are honoured to welcome John Patkau, co-founder of the internationally recognized Patkau Architects, who will deliver the lecture Material Operations, Manoeuvres, and Manipulations. Known for his thoughtful and innovative approach to architecture, John Patkau’s work explores materiality, form, and experimentation, contributing significantly to contemporary architectural discourse in Canada and beyond.

This inaugural lecture commemorates the legacy of Essy Baniassad (d. 2023)—former Dean and co-founder of TUNS Press—whose commitment to architectural education, scholarship, and publishing continues to shape the work of DAP today.

Event Details:
Lecture: John Patkau: Material Operations, Manoeuvres, and Manipulations
📅 Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
🕕 Time: Lecture 6:00–7:00 PM | Reception 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Dalhousie University Ralph M. Medjuck Building | 5410 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS | The lecture will be held in the Medjuck Auditorium (room B015), and the reception will be hosted in the Medjuck Exhibition Room.

🎟 Register (in-person or virtual):
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/essy-baniassad-lecture-and-reception-tickets-1991193373983?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=Dalhousie+Office+of+Advancement&utm_campaign=0b059b6944-EMAIL_essy-baniassad&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-2fc27cc375-41730984

Accessibility Note: Elevator access will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.



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We are so proud to have these wonderful grads join our Dalhousie University Alumni family.

Just over a week ago, BCD graduates crossed the stage, marking the end of this chapter in their journey.

We want to take a moment to sincerely congratulate each and every one of you. It has been an honour to meet you all, and for some of us, to have you as mentors. The connections made, the guidance shared, and the support given will all remain an important part of the BCD community.

We can’t wait to see where each of your journeys take you next. We know amazing things are ahead for you all.

Congratulations, graduates! 🎓🎉

In honour of the late Essy Baniassad (d. 2023), former Dean and co-founder of TUNS Press with Brian Carter, Dalhousie Architectural Press, its Board members, and the Dalhousie Faculty of Architecture and Planning invite you to the inaugural Essy Baniassad Lecture.

Presented by notable architect Patkau, founder of Patkau Architects Inc. with Patricia Patkau, the lecture, titled Material Operations, Manoeuvres, and Manipulations, will highlight reflections on architecture, research, and innovation.

Following the lecture, join us for a reception in the Dalhousie School of Architecture Exhibition Room.

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰ Lecture 6-7 PM | Reception 7-8 PM
📍 Dalhousie University Ralph M. Medjuck Building | 5410 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS | The lecture will be held in the Medjuck Auditorium (room B015), and the reception will be hosted in the Medjuck Exhibition Room.

Register for in-person or virtual attendance: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/essy-baniassad-lecture-and-reception-tickets-1991193373983?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=Dalhousie+Office+of+Advancement&utm_campaign=0b059b6944-EMAIL_essy-baniassad&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-2fc27cc375-41730984

A companion publication will follow the lecture. Supported by the Essy Baniassad Endowment Fund, this initiative contributes to the ongoing work of Dalhousie Architectural Press in advancing this series and architectural excellence, education, and appreciation.

To donate to the Essy Baniassad Endowment Fund, contact the DAP Publications Manager, Susanne Marshall, at [email protected].

Accessibility Note: Elevator access will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

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We’re proud to celebrate incoming BCD student Anna Brozek, recently named a 2026 Loran Scholar—one of Canada’s most prestigious undergraduate awards.

Anna will be joining our Bachelor of Community Design program this fall, bringing a passion for collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to shaping more just and sustainable communities.

Read more here:
👉 https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2026/05/06/celebrating_anna_brozek__2026_loran_scholar_and_incoming_bcd_student.html

We’re proud to share that the Dalhousie School of Architecture will be well-represented at the The Royal Architectural Institute Of Canada RAIC | L'Institut royal d'architecture du Canada IRAC 2026 Conference, taking place May 5–8, 2026, in Vancouver, BC.

Associate Professor Susan Fitzgerald, PhD, Partner at FBM Architecture, will present research connected to her forthcoming book, CARE: Research Method Design Practice (Dalhousie Architectural Press, 2026). Her session on May 5 explores how centring care as a guiding principle can transform design research and professional practice—opening pathways toward more socially engaged and altruistic modes of working within architecture.

Assistant Professor Michael Faciejew will join the panel Pedagogies Under Construction, contributing to a timely conversation on teaching architecture amid rapid disciplinary change. The panel will examine infrastructural thinking, how students learn to interpret and narrate the built world, and how educators identify meaningful learning at a moment when AI can convincingly simulate mastery.

We hope Dalhousie alumni and colleagues attending RAIC 2026 will join these sessions and help celebrate the School’s ongoing contributions to architectural education, research, and practice.

RAIC 2026 Conference on Architecture Cancelling your registration will remove your access to the event. If you proceed, you will no longer be able to participate or access event-related materials.

🎉 Congratulations to Master of Planning student Sarah Doyle, named one of the Top Co-op Students of 2025!

Sarah completed her co-op term with UPLAND | Planning + Design, where she discovered the value of fully investing in work‑integrated learning. A highlight of her term was supporting public engagement for the City of Moncton’s St. George Street Improvement Plan, creating educational materials that are now considered best practice.

Reflecting on her experience, Sarah shared that saying yes to opportunities helped her build skills, learn from professionals, and connect classroom learning to real‑world planning.

👏 Well done, Sarah—this recognition is well deserved!

Read more here: https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/03/31/work-integrated-learning-coop-awards-dalhousie.html?utm_source=myDalDaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=myDalDaily

How Dalhousie’s 2025 Top Co‑op Students of the Year made their mark See how this year’s top co‑op students turned professional opportunities into impressive results, earning Dalhousie’s highest honour for work‑integrated learning.

Happening today: Etuaptmumk: A Conversation with Elder Dr. Albert Marshall and Professor Emeritus Richard Kroeker.

Join us for an intimate discussion on Two‑Eyed Seeing, a guiding principle that brings together the strengths of Indigenous and Western knowledge systems to inform design, education, and respectful relationships with the natural world.

Can't attend in person?

Join the conversation virtually via Zoom using the link below.

🔗 Zoom access: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86139302245

This event also highlights the Murdena and Albert Marshall Bursary, created to honour the Marshalls’ lifelong dedication to education, cultural knowledge, and community wellbeing. The bursary provides financial support for Mi'kmaw students enrolled in an undergraduate program at Dalhousie University, enabling them to pursue careers in professional fields and carry forward the spirit of Etuaptmumk.

Sponsored by the Winters Endowment Fund and hosted by Dalhousie’s Faculties of Architecture and Planning and Engineering.

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Don't miss an evening shaped by many voices - Friday, March 27, 2026

Joining our two main speakers, Elder Dr. Albert Marshall and Professor Emeritus Richard Kroker, will be John R. Sylliboy, Vice‑Provost Indigenous Relations at Dalhousie University, who will introduce the conversation and welcome our speakers.

We are also honoured to be joined by Elder in Residence Ann LaBillois, who will open the event with a traditional prayer, and Elder Charlotte Bernard, who will drum attendees into the reception.

Guests will be welcomed by Dalhousie Professor Roger Mullin from our School of Architecture, with a land acknowledgement, followed by a reception featuring light snacks and refreshments prepared by Indigenous Chef Ray Bear.

Register now and join us Friday, March 27, 2026: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/etuaptmumk-a-conversation-w-elder-albert-marshall-and-richard-kroeker-tickets-1984139298052?aff=oddtdtcreator&_ga=2.112111364.1820755182.1774267781-2082448059.1738782098

Read more about our amazing guests on our website: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/events/2026/03/27/etuaptmumk__a_conversation_with_elder_dr__albert_marshall___professor_emeritus_richard_kroeker.html