For an inclusive festive city: Article published on the Entretiens Jacques Cartier study day held in Lyon

Professor Jean-Pierre Chupin and student Laurène Smith presented UdeM's research on the concept of inclusion in festive activities at the Entretiens Jacques Cartier conference in Lyon. "Montreal and Lyon are both known as festive cities, hosting multiple events each year. But not everyone has the right to celebrate. “Festivals are places of contradiction. They are ... Read more

Join the online public debate on quality in Canada!

Six one-hour sessions from November 3 to 21 (12:15 p.m. ET) (GMT-4)   Topics: 1 – Redefining quality in a partnership approach (Nov. 3) 2 – Advancing spatial justice (Nov. 7) 3 – Building more integrated resilience (Nov. 11) 4 – Accelerating inclusive design (Nov. 13) 5 – Transforming processes and policies (Nov. 19) 6 ... Read more

Public conference presented by Florian Hertweck: Urbanize, Demolish, Repair. Architecture in the Age of Ecological Reproducibility

Conference by Florian Hertweck, Université du Luxembourg Date: Tuesday, September 16th at 5:30 pm. Location: Amphitheatre 1120, Faculté de l’aménagement, Université de Montréal Lecture series of the Laboratoire d’étude de l’architecture potentielle   URBANIZE, DEMOLISH, REPAIR Architecture in the Age of Ecological Reproducibility   Summary: In the face of climate change and resource scarcity, two ... Read more

Launch of the ArchiQualiData.ca platform!

On Wednesday, September 10, at 5:15 p.m. in rooms 2081 and 2083 of the Faculty of Environmental Design, the Canada Research Chair in Architecture, Competition, and Quality, led by Professor Jean-Pierre Chupin at the University of Montreal, will present the large open-access digital platform: ArchiQualiData. ArchiQualiData is being launched as part of the traveling exhibition ... Read more

Discover ArchiQualiData! A new database bringing together lived experiences and case studies in Canada’s living environments

The ArchiQualiData database provides analyses and studies of exemplary and award-winning living environments, real-life experiences and case studies. DISCOVER detailed studies conducted by researchers, providing unique insights into exceptional buildings and places. ACCESS testimonials from people who have directly interacted with these entities, enriching understanding through authentic stories. FIND precise information on each exemplary entity, ... Read more

New article by Yolene Handabaka Ames: What’s behind the demolition of the Chocolats favoris building in Vieux-Lévis?

New article published in Le Devoir by Yolene Handabaka Ames, student of the individualized doctorate in architecture at the École d'architecture de la Faculté de l'aménagement: What's behind the demolition of Chocolats favoris' building in Vieux-Lévis? "The case of the imminent demolition of Chocolats favoris has been making headlines since October 2023, when a public ... Read more

How can we collect the diversity of lived experiences of quality?

The City of Montreal has selected the Canada Research Chair in Architecture for research on the lived experience of quality by users of public buildings. Jean-Pierre Chupin, Bechara Helal and Carmela Cucuzzella will develop a protocol for collecting lived experiences with doctoral students: Firdous Nizar, Paloma Castonguay-Rufino, Yolene Handabaka, Shantanu Biswas Linkon, Cyrille Tchango Ngamaleu ... Read more

Final Program for the 2025 Toronto Convention Now Available!

Toronto 2025 Convention Program : Toward a White Paper on Quality... DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM IN PDF FORMAT The final program for the 2025 Annual Convention is now available. From April 30 to May 2 in Toronto, the event will bring together experts, researchers, and practitioners to advance a national strategy for quality in Canada’s built environment. ... Read more

Public conference presented by Léa-Catherine Szacka: Crossed Histories, Phyllis Lambert, Ada Louise Huxtable and Gae Aulenti on architecture and the city

Conference by Léa-Catherine Szacka , University of Manchester Date: Tuesday, April 1st at 5:30 pm. Location: Amphitheatre 1120, Faculté de l’aménagement, Université de Montréal Lecture series of the Laboratoire d’étude de l’architecture potentielle   Crossed Histories Phyllis Lambert, Ada Louise Huxtable and Gae Aulenti on architecture and the city   Summary: Born in the 1920s, architects ... Read more