School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Study highlights environmental cost of tearing down Vancouver’s single-family homes

Rising property values in Vancouver have resulted in the demolition of an unprecedented number of single-family homes in recent years, many of which were replaced with the same type of structure. Despite the better energy performance of the new homes, this cycle is likely to increase overall greenhouse gas emissions.

May 23, 2018

UBC experts on mobility pricing for Metro Vancouver

The Mobility Pricing Independent Commission is considering charging drivers for each kilometre driven and charging tolls for traffic-heavy areas.

Jan 16, 2018

UBC experts on Vancouver housing strategy

The city of Vancouver has announced details of its housing strategy.

Nov 23, 2017

Disaster-proofing our cities requires concerted effort, says UBC expert

Recent flooding in Texas has underscored the need for flood prevention in flood-prone North American cities.

Sep 6, 2017

Vancouver “teardown index” predicts which houses are at risk

Approximately one-quarter of detached homes in Vancouver’s red-hot housing market could be torn down between now and 2030, according to a new forecasting tool.

Feb 21, 2017

UBC experts on national housing report

The federal government is expected to release its housing report on Nov. 22, which is also National Housing Day. UBC experts are available to comment.

Nov 21, 2016

Real estate developers a mixed blessing for cities: UBC expert

Real estate developers play an important role in cities but their legacy is not uncontroversial, argues UBC architecture professor Sara Stevens in her new book.

Nov 4, 2016

Margolese prize winner advocates for sustainable landscape design

Landscape architect Cornelia Hahn Oberlander — this year’s winner of the prestigious Margolese Prize — could easily rest on her laurels.

Oct 29, 2015

Could our outdoor play spaces be too safe?

With temperatures heating up and spring already underway, it’s time for children to play outside again. But are our play spaces good enough, or could they actually be too safe?

Mar 31, 2015

Love yurts

A Mongolian-style yurt is a unique and sustainable addition to UBC Farm.

Jun 2, 2014 - by Shannon Lambie

A new path through ancient forests

Professors, students and alumni are working with Aboriginal groups to find answers to big questions about the future of their forests.

May 12, 2014 - by Heather Amos

Building blocks

New Director of CIRS Ray Cole says we should expand our focus from creating green buildings to creating sustainable patterns of living.

Nov 4, 2013

Against all odds

Monica Pearson wades into the chilly waters of the Fraser River to save Canada’s last 300 Oregon spotted frog breeding females

Apr 3, 2013 - by By Brian Lin

Award-winning ideas for affordable housing

Ian Ross McDonald, adjunct faculty at the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA), received an award of excellence for his affordable housing idea in the recent City of Vancouver re:THINK HOUSING […]

Aug 15, 2012

Tangential Vancouverism exhibit offers playful, bold ideas on city’s future

Being the world’s “most liveable city” means different things to different people in Metro Vancouver. Curated by UBC graduate students Alexandra Kenyon and Alex Buss, the exhibition Tangential Vancouverism challenges the city to envision new ways to create density and diversity.

Mar 1, 2012