Biography
Steffanie Adams is a LEED accredited professional and a member of the Canadian Green Building Council. She holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Toronto. She has taught sustainable design courses to many of Canada’s largest general contractors (AECON, Ellis don, Kenaiden, and more) and has been involved in comprehensive energy efficient research projects and publications. Currently, Steffanie is a professor at George Brown College teaching in the Architectural Studies program with a focus on “building green” in lectures and studios and is a founding member of George Brown College’s Green Team: a committee designed to assess, monitor, and initiate environmental strategies at the College.
Steffanie also works closely with one of Canada’s largest sports recreation developers and operators on a number of projects as LEED designate including: Upper Canada College (LEED Gold) twin-pad, the BMO Centre (LEED Silver equivalent), Amherstburg’s Libro Credit Union Complex (LEED Silver), and the Dartmouth 4-pad (LEED Silver) and the University of Saskatchewan new arena complex.
Academic Credentials
Member: Royal Architecture Institute of Canada
Member: Canada Green Buildings Council
Member: Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario
Masters of Architecture, University of Toronto, 2002
Degree, Bachelor of Arts (Architecture), University of Washington, 1992
Diploma, Architectural Technology, Mohawk College, 1990
Areas of Specialization
Architectural Studies
Areas of Expertise
Materials and Methods
Design Studios
Building Science Basics
Career Highlights
2000-present: Principal, arki design group
2003-2005: Senior Associate, Pace Architects/ Brook McIlroy
2000-2003: Senior Associate, Johnson Chou Inc.
1999-2000: Intern Architect, SKMV Architects
1994-1996: Intern Architect, Hilditch Architects
1989: Intern Architect, Hilditch Architects
1987: Intern Architect, Hilditch Architects
1992-1994: Freelance Designer, Megaron Arkitekturbo, Zurich; Quiroz y Puelma, Chile, Mercado y Asociados, Mexico
Other Activities
Principal at arki design group - focus on LEED consulting and graphic design projects
Awards
Selected Designers for the DX “Design for the Cold” Competition, 2005 WearWhere: Winter Wonder Wheel, moimoi design
Winning Submission, Manchester Letherium Competition, 2005 Vitrine, moimoi design
City of Toronto, Visions & Master Plans, Architecture & Urban Design Award, 2003 Laneway Architecture and Urbanism, University of Toronto’s and Master’s Studio
Canadian Interiors Magazine Best of Canada Award, 2002 TNT Woman, Johnson Chou Inc.
Interior Design Show’s Gold Award for Outstanding Booth Design, 2001 JCI Booth, Johnson Chou Inc.
University of Toronto Fellowship 2000, 2003 Hattie A.
Sommerville Scholarship, 2000
