About
Susan Ross is an Associate Professor at Carleton University, cross-appointed with the Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism. Her work focuses on Sustainable Heritage Conservation, particularly in Modern and Industrial Heritage, Urban Parks, and Climate Change Adaptation in heritage contexts.
- B.Sc. (Architecture), B. Architecture (McGill), M.Sc. Planning – Conservation of the Built Environment (Montreal)
- Key research themes:
- Heritage values and waste
- Building pathology and materials re-use
- Historic urban water landscapes
Her 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) examine material discards, landfill reclamation, and policy frameworks for industrial heritage reuse. She has received the Heritage Ottawa Gordon Cullingham research grant and regularly participates in international climate adaptation discussions.
- Active in Waste Heritage Research initiatives
- Develops student-led case studies through courses like CDNS 5403
Research fields
Sustainable heritage conservationModern and industrial heritageUrban parks and cultural landscapesHeritage planning policy and practices in CanadaUrban housing and environmental historiesHistoric urban landscapes of water supplyHeritage values and wasteBuilding pathology, deconstruction and materials re-useClimate change and cultural heritage management
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