Daniel Hapton

Daniel Hapton is a teaching-focused Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary's School of Architecture Planning and Landscape (SAPL), where he emphasizes bridging architectural practice with education. He founded AITCH Design, a Calgary-based studio specializing in creative renovations. His work integrates humor, history, multiplicity, disciplinarity, and projectivity into both design and pedagogy.

Education:

• B.ENDS from the University of British Columbia
• M.ARCH from Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)

Research & Teaching: Daniel advocates for student-directed learning and experimental studios. He collaborates with Matthew Parker on a pilot project granting students autonomy in research projects to reshape pedagogy. His approach blends theory and practice, inspired by SCI-Arc's avant-garde ethos.

Labs/Teams: Founder of AITCH Design, a studio focused on creative architectural renovations and restoration projects.