Daniel Pearl

Professor Daniel Pearl of the Faculty of Planning at Université de Montréal is a Full Professor and part-time academic. He co-founded the architectural firm L’ŒUF in 1992, focusing on environmental architecture, urban housing, and sustainable development. His research explores interdisciplinary design at the intersection of building science and architectural design, advocating for integrated approaches to sustainable urbanism.

• Faculty of Planning, School of Architecture
• Part-time teaching role since 2023
• Collaboration with multiple international institutions

His research interests include:

• Urban ecology and green infrastructure
• Circular economy applications
• Interdisciplinary design processes
• Community-driven sustainable development

Recent research projects focus on Quebec wood construction systems (2023-2028), socio-ecological transitions in Montreal’s Southwest (2024), and Barcelona’s sustainable urban models (2015-2019). He has led or co-led 7 major research initiatives since 2004.

Scientific Awards:

• 2023 Excellence in Sustainable Development and Socio-Ecological Transition
• Holcim Foundation Gold Award 2005 & Bronze 2006
• Multiple Quebec architectural excellence awards

As an educator, he supervises 67 students in his 2020 cohort alone, with many receiving excellence awards. His teaching emphasizes integrated design processes, multidisciplinary coordination, and climate issue sensitivity.