Chad Connery

Chad Connery is an Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) at the University of Calgary. He co-founded MOTE Projects, an internationally recognized speculative design practice lauded for its innovative and material-driven approaches. His academic and professional work integrates systemic thinking with physicality, emphasizing collaboration among students and faculty. His teaching strategies prioritize student agency, matter, and systems to prepare learners for evolving professional challenges.

Education:

• M.Arch (University of Manitoba)

Research Interests: Architectural design across scales—from human bodies to infrastructure—rooted in materiality, contextual systems, and student-led methodologies. Advocates for pedagogical frameworks that balance autonomy with collaborative processes.

Awards: None explicitly listed for Chad Connery individually, though MOTE Projects have received accolades for innovative design.

Labs/Teams:

• Co-founder of MOTE Projects, a collaborative design practice