Hala Fendi

Hala Fendi is an AIA registered architect, urban designer, and educator based in Vancouver, BC, with over twelve years of project management experience and eleven years in academic instruction. She holds advanced degrees in Architecture Engineering Technology and a Masters of Engineering Leadership in Urban Systems from the University of British Columbia, complemented by LEED and PMI certifications with PMP certification in progress.

Her educational background includes:

• B.Sc. in Architecture Engineering Technology
• M.Sc. in Architecture Engineering Technology
• Ph.D. in Architecture Engineering Technology
• Masters of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Urban Systems, University of British Columbia
• Instructor Diploma
• LEED and PMI Certificates (PMP certification in progress)

Dr. Fendi's research centers on sustainable urban development through integrated asset management, emphasizing environmental preservation while meeting contemporary infrastructure demands. Her work bridges architecture, engineering, and urban systems to create resilient communities, with specific focus on resource conservation, sustainable project planning methodologies, and climate-responsive design frameworks. She actively explores the intersection of technical project management and ecological stewardship in rapidly urbanizing contexts.

As an educator, she cultivates critical thinking and self-evaluation skills through student-centered pedagogy, prioritizing professional skill development alongside academic knowledge. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes constructive feedback integration and goal-oriented learning strategies within architectural and engineering education.