How can Canada repair a broken housing system while also future-proofing it? At UBC, researchers are tackling this question from multiple angles: piloting more efficient and sustainable construction methods, informing policy that recognizes adequate housing as a basic right, and designing homes that protect occupants from natural disasters and the effects of a warming climate.
Novel modular construction using AI and robots can raise a 15-storey building in under a week.
alumni UBC’s afterwords is a digital conversation series that shares the stories of some of UBC Okanagan’s extraordinary alumni.
UBC grads defining the future
One pressing question. Multiple expert perspectives.
One pressing question, multiple expert perspectives.
Insider travel tips from alumni around the world
Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon reflects on the people and places shaping UBC
Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon reflects on transit and building a more connected region.
Stories, advice, and snapshots of life from UBC Magazine readers.
Necessity is truly the mother of invention when it comes to stretching a student budget.
A glance into UBC’s past
Winning entries from our annual writing contest for UBC alumni
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Q&As featuring well-known individuals with a UBC connection