Faculty of Design
Environmental Design
Environmental design is creating environments for people including architecture, urban planning, retail spaces, landscape and interior design. In this program, students learn research, analysis, design and presentation. Students learn how to take their ideas and turn them into real plans and designs.
Environmental Design
Luke Anderson
“Design is the personification of one's ability to inspire those who use the space. Above all else, it shows the ability of the Designer, as an innovator, to overcome challenges and excel in the field. More”
Environmental Design
Daniel McKinley
“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful. –Alice Walker ”
Environmental Design
Iva Jovsic
“"I love letting imagination take a life of its own, make dreams into reality" ”
Environmental Design
Olivia Loncar-Bartolini
“My thesis imagines a speculative future where death is democratized, land ownership is collective and burial practices are cyclical. ”
Environmental Design
Ryan Bell
“Honest design is good design. Using architecture as a solution-based practice to resolve past design flaws and shape a brighter, more sustainable future is a beautiful thing. ”
Environmental Design
Claire Leverton
“Exploring how prioritizing the revival of natural features in city design today, will allow us to create a truly symbiotic relationship for the future. ”
Environmental Design
Kayla Viray aka. kales
“My work explores how design can influence the way we view world issues and how we can find solutions to them ”
Environmental Design
Atika Tariq
“You cannot simply put something new into a place. You have to absorb what you see around you, what exists on the land, and then use that knowledge along with contemporary thinking to interpret what you see. -Tado Ando ”
Environmental Design
nathan shakura
“My thesis is a speculative look at the possibility for informal and revolutionary housing in the shell of a center of capitalist hegemony: The BMO Tower. Collective living and autonomy are the goals, and squatting is the means. More”
Environmental Design
Tooba Tariq
“My Masjid is designed to be a safe space for Islamic acceptance and celebration while embracing non-Muslims. Serving the community, the Masjid provides an opportunity for destigmatization and discussion around Islam, showcasing the true beauty of... More”
Environmental Design
Brendan Callan
“Exploring speculative futures through bio-integrated systems to achieve adaptable, nature-centric design. ”
Environmental Design
Kiana Rezvani Baghae
“Pulsating centres of urban travel must begin to synthesize our emerging collective sense of unity in diversity, inclusivity, and maturity reflected in architectural expressions that empower, inspire, unify and create uplifting emotional experiences. ”
Environmental Design
Timothy Soribello
“Think about what your creativity can do in the present, without neglecting the past, for the next generation. Observe. Comprehend. Design with a vision! ”
Environmental Design
Bridgette Kelly
“My thesis explores the industrial heritage of Toronto's waterfront and how it can unfluence urban growth. Through an understanding of the economic drivers behind development and the integration of a new sustainable model, Toronto's waterfront can... More”
Environmental Design
Javeria Javed
“Connecting people with nature, as individuals and as a community. I want to design urban spaces for communities particularly while using and protecting nature for the sake of a better future for our communities and for our planet. ”
Environmental Design
Cristina Pillitteri
“The activation of the natural environment through creative expression motivates the process of learning as a journey of sensory fractalization, sustainability, and appreciation. ”
Environmental Design
Tania Kadri
“Sustainability has always been at the forefront of my design philosophy. The use of natural materials and the effect it has on a space and the human mind and the wellness of its users has been of keen interest to me. A space is defined by its users... More”
Environmental Design
Tristan Farrows
“Many serious accidents happen in alpine environments due to the inexperience of visitors, this project provides training for the public to gain the confidence to be active in nature safely and enjoyably. ”
Environmental Design
Ivan Pulevski
““Architecture forms a vital link between people and their surroundings. It acts as a gentle buffer between the fragility of human existence and the vast world outside. How different people choose to build connections in their environment... More”
Environmental Design
Rand Aswad
“My thesis revolves around creating an environment to help the general public experience, learn, and appreciate our worlds Flora before its too late. ”
Environmental Design
Anthony Espinal
“This project aims to deliver a neoteric and unique way of living, while enriching juvenile learning experiences. ”
Environmental Design
Czarina Facun
“I am seeking to explore identity and placemaking and how they interact and attach to environment with a focus on equity and sustainability ”
Environmental Design
Joanna Zhong aka. Jo
“Experiencing architecture and the environment can help generate the spirit of place and understanding of architectural space, as well as help design buildings and cities. More”
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