https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:53:55 GMT 2026-04-16T22:53:55Z 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/2025/08/29/building_futures__how_dalhousie_s_free_lab_on_hornby_island_shaped_a_new_generation_of_architects.html This summer, students from the Dalhousie School of Architecture exchanged studio desks for shovels, chisels, and meaningful community engagement. Architecture Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2025/08/29/building_futures__how_dalhousie_s_free_lab_on_hornby_island_shaped_a_new_generation_of_architects.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-08-29T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2025/04/09/dalhousie_impact_award_winner_recognized_for_outstanding_contributions.html Architecture student Camila Lima is celebrated for her leadership and community involvement, including her ongoing roles with CASA-ACÉA and Halifax Dance’s Inclusive Movement program. Architecture Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2025/04/09/dalhousie_impact_award_winner_recognized_for_outstanding_contributions.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-04-09T12:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2025/03/21/dancing_between_the_lines__paulette_cameron_s_architectural_journey_of_women__space__and_transformation.html Paulette Cameron’s Dancing Between the Lines exhibition immerses visitors in her Prix de Rome research, exploring the transformative role of women in architecture through drawings, interactive installations, and recorded interviews. Architecture Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2025/03/21/dancing_between_the_lines__paulette_cameron_s_architectural_journey_of_women__space__and_transformation.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2025-03-21T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2024/09/04/innovation_meets_real_world_design_challenges_in_school_of_architecture_free_labs.html From discursive drawing and sustainable design to material-thinness, this year's Free Labs offered students a spectrum of experiences to explore different facets of architecture and design. Architecture Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2024/09/04/innovation_meets_real_world_design_challenges_in_school_of_architecture_free_labs.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2024-09-04T15:00:00Z 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/2023/10/12/terrific_turnout_for_architecture_alumni_exhibition_and_reception.html Last month, the Faculty’s Dalhousie Architectural Press (DAP) and School of Architecture hosted an exhibition by alumni D'Arcy Jones and his firm, D'Arcy Jones Architects. Architecture Events Alumni & Friends Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2023/10/12/terrific_turnout_for_architecture_alumni_exhibition_and_reception.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2023-10-12T15:00:00Z 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/2023/05/09/dalhousie_architecture_students_recognized_in_casa_student_work_showcase.html Four of the 12 CASA Student Work Showcase projects designed by Dalhousie architecture students. Architecture Tue, 09 May 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2023/05/09/dalhousie_architecture_students_recognized_in_casa_student_work_showcase.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2023-05-09T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2023/03/09/alumni_engagement_and_student_development_in_the_big_apple.html Master of Planning Students from Dalhousie's School of Planning recently visited New York City as part of their International Field Trip (IFT) Cours Planning Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2023/03/09/alumni_engagement_and_student_development_in_the_big_apple.html Solange Richer de Lafleche 2023-03-09T16:00:00Z 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/2021/03/12/dalhousie_school_of_architecture_presents_first_pan_canada_lecture_series.html The Canadian Council of University Schools of Architecture (CCUSA) has initiated its first pan-Canada lecture series in response to COVID-related restrictions on traveling and large gatherings, inviting students and practitioners across the country to join the conversation. Architecture Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2021/03/12/dalhousie_school_of_architecture_presents_first_pan_canada_lecture_series.html Anne Swan 2021-03-12T16:00:00Z 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/2018/09/15/NewsUpdate.html Sat, 15 Sep 2018 11:16:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2018/09/15/NewsUpdate.html Anne Swan 2018-09-15T11:16:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2018/03/01/the_school_of_planning_hosts_the_17th_annual_shift_conference.html Every spring, the students at Dalhousie University’s School of Planning put on the SHIFT conference to bring together students, professionals, and the community to engage with planning issues. Planning Thu, 01 Mar 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2018/03/01/the_school_of_planning_hosts_the_17th_annual_shift_conference.html Anne Swan 2018-03-01T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2018/02/07/professional_practice_week_impresses_architecture_students.html Students meet professionals to learn about practice Architecture Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2018/02/07/professional_practice_week_impresses_architecture_students.html Anne Swan 2018-02-07T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2018/02/02/monica_leung_receives_h__allen_brooks_traveling_scholarship.html During her travels, she will post a blog about her research on housing for seniors. Architecture Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2018/02/02/monica_leung_receives_h__allen_brooks_traveling_scholarship.html Steve Parcell 2018-02-02T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2019/10/10/monica_leung_receives_h__allen_brooks_traveling_scholarship.html During her travels, she will post a blog about her research on housing for seniors. Architecture Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/news-events/news/2019/10/10/monica_leung_receives_h__allen_brooks_traveling_scholarship.html Steve Parcell 2018-02-02T16:00:00Z