Pierre Boyer-Mercier

Pierre Boyer-Mercier is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Environmental Design, School of Architecture, University of Montreal. His research focuses on the sociology of housing, urban development, and the principles of new urbanism.

Education:

• Baccalauréat in Architecture (1967), Université de Montréal

Research Interests: Examines neighborhood dynamics in dense individual housing, modes of living in intermediate habitats, citizen relations across housing typologies, and the historical sociology of private life. His work intersects with urban policy and sociological analysis of built environments.

Research Projects:

• THEORIES ET PRATIQUES CONTEMPORAINES DU PROJET D'ARCHITECTURE (2012-2017) as co-researcher, funded by FRQSC.
• L'EPIDERME AÉRIEN DES VILLES (2012-2015) as co-researcher, supported by Atelier International du Grand Paris.

Scientific Awards:

• 1993 Excellence Award
• 1998 OAQ Medal of Merit
• 1990 National Pavilion Competition for International Energy Congress
• 1995 Outremont Library Competition
• 1984 Habitat Prize (with Jacques Rousseau)

Professional Roles: Co-founder of the specialized architecture journal ARQ/Architecture-Québec and member of the Observatoire Ivanhoé Cambridge for urban and real estate development. He contributes to the IGNIS research group on urban fifth facades.