https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News - News Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:23:05 GMT 2026-03-16T20:23:05Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2025/10/17/grounded_in_extraction__architecture___planning_students_shine_at_nocturne.html Once again, students from Dalhousie University’s School of Architecture have stepped up to bring their own vision to life for Nocturne 2025. News Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2025/10/17/grounded_in_extraction__architecture___planning_students_shine_at_nocturne.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-10-17T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2025/08/29/uncle_mel_s_legacy__a_family_s_journey_through_dalhousie_s_o_brien_hall.html For the O’Brien family, Dalhousie’s Sexton Campus represents a living legacy. News Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2025/08/29/uncle_mel_s_legacy__a_family_s_journey_through_dalhousie_s_o_brien_hall.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-10-02T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2025/09/11/designing_resistance__celina_abba_s_journey_from_biology_to_the_venice_biennale.html From biology labs to the global stage of the Venice Architecture Biennale, Celina Abba’s path into architecture and spatial design has been anything but conventional. News Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2025/09/11/designing_resistance__celina_abba_s_journey_from_biology_to_the_venice_biennale.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-09-11T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2025/09/01/hosting_edra56__putting_dalhousie_and_halifax_on_the_global_environmental_design_map.html In May, Dalhousie hosted the EDRA56 conference, bringing together over 450 researchers from all over the world while amplifying Halifax as a global hub for research on environmental design and climate resilience. News Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2025/09/01/hosting_edra56__putting_dalhousie_and_halifax_on_the_global_environmental_design_map.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-09-01T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2023/12/01/faculty_of_architecture_and_planning_creates_forum_for_discussing_housing_strategies_for_the_future.html Faculty of Architecture and Planning three-part Housing Engagement Series News Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2023/12/01/faculty_of_architecture_and_planning_creates_forum_for_discussing_housing_strategies_for_the_future.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2023-12-01T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2023/11/21/the_loaded_ladle_providing_food_security_for_sexton_campus_students.html Have you been by the Idea Building on Tuesday and Thursday mornings? If so, you've probably seen The Loaded Ladle team hard at work ... News Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2023/11/21/the_loaded_ladle_providing_food_security_for_sexton_campus_students.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2023-11-21T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2023/06/13/from_assistant_professor_to_associate_professor_with_tenure_____two_foap_faculty_members_receive_honoured_acknowledgement_.html Two professors from the Faculty of Architecture and Planning receive honoured acknowledgement. News Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2023/06/13/from_assistant_professor_to_associate_professor_with_tenure_____two_foap_faculty_members_receive_honoured_acknowledgement_.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2023-06-13T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2023/05/31/spring_2023_convocation_address.html It is my honor to address our graduates, friends, families, faculty, staff, Mr. Chancellor, Mr. President, Board of Governors, and Distinguished representatives of Senate. News Wed, 31 May 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2023/05/31/spring_2023_convocation_address.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2023-05-31T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2021/04/20/the_school_of_planning_celebrates_world_earth_day.html Earth Day is recognized as the largest civic event in the world. Since 1970, many important environmental events have happened, including the recent signing of the Paris Agreement and a global climate summit on Earth Day 2021. As the world turns to climate action, the Dalhousie School of Planning contributes locally and aims to foster and inspire planning for resilient, equitable and smart communities. News Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2021/04/20/the_school_of_planning_celebrates_world_earth_day.html Anne Swan 2021-04-20T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2019/12/19/faculty_news_update_2019.html News Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2019/12/19/faculty_news_update_2019.html Jeremy Sutherland 2019-12-19T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2019/01/23/new_beginnings__the_school_of_planning_moves_to_a_new_home_and_welcomes_a_new_director_.html News Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2019/01/23/new_beginnings__the_school_of_planning_moves_to_a_new_home_and_welcomes_a_new_director_.html Anne Swan 2019-01-24T14:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2018/11/29/architecture_and_planning_launches_online_story_map_as_part_of_200th_celebration_.html Dr. Eric Rapaport, Associate Professor with Dalhousie’s School of Planning, assisted by alumni of the School of Planning and community partners, developed an online story map to illustrate the evolution of Dalhousie’s built form as seen through both Halifax campuses. News Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2018/11/29/architecture_and_planning_launches_online_story_map_as_part_of_200th_celebration_.html Anne Swan 2018-11-29T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2017/11/14/school_of_planning_professor_works_to_improve_community_health.html Where you live, work and play has a direct impact on your physical, mental and social health. News Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2017/11/14/school_of_planning_professor_works_to_improve_community_health.html Theresa Salah 2017-11-14T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2017/06/21/back_in_time.html Mapping historical changes for Dal's 200th anniversary celebrations News Wed, 21 Jun 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2017/06/21/back_in_time.html Anne Swan 2017-06-21T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2017/06/21/the_idea_project.html Two new buildings will transform Sexton Campus News Wed, 21 Jun 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2017/06/21/the_idea_project.html Ryan McNutt and Matt Semansky 2017-06-21T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2017/06/21/ren_thomas_award.html Prof. Ren Thomas receives an award from the Canadian Institute of Planners News Wed, 21 Jun 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2017/06/21/ren_thomas_award.html Anne Swan 2017-06-21T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2017/04/17/eat___meet_concept_a_finalist_in_refugee_challenge.html Food creates community News Mon, 17 Apr 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2017/04/17/eat___meet_concept_a_finalist_in_refugee_challenge.html Emily Cote 2017-04-17T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2016/05/30/congratulations__dalarchplan_class_of_2016.html News Mon, 30 May 2016 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2016/05/30/congratulations__dalarchplan_class_of_2016.html Anne Swan 2016-05-30T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2016/05/10/coastal_studio___taking__design_build__to_a_new_level.html This week ground was broken on Coastal Studio’s flagship design-build project. A partnership with the SSHRC and Parks Canada, this project combines the lessons learned from four others into one collaborative project. Located within The Cape Breton Highlands National Park, this project will be a gridshell structure which will be used as a multipurpose event space that the park will own and operate. Architecture Students News Tue, 10 May 2016 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2016/05/10/coastal_studio___taking__design_build__to_a_new_level.html Anne Swan 2016-05-10T15:00:00Z