Erick Villagomez

Erick Villagomez is a Part-Time Lecturer at the University of British Columbia’s School of Community and Regional Planning. He is also an independent researcher, designer, and educator with a focus on human settlements, urban design, and sustainable development.

• Adjunct Professor, Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design (Interior Design program)
• Former Adjunct Professor, University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture

His professional practice, Metis Design-Build, spans small-scale architecture to urban design consulting. As Editor-in-Chief of Spacing Vancouver, he explores public realm and urban landscape topics through digital urban sketching and writing.

Research interests include:

• Urban greening and sustainable design processes
• Settlement patterns and housing
• Urban systems and infrastructure