Carlo Parente

Carlo Parente is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds a BTech from Ryerson University (1998) and a MArch from Illinois Institute of Technology (2007). His expertise spans architectural design, design communication, performance-based design, and architectural practice. Parente has extensive professional experience, including leading large-scale projects globally (e.g., a China office complex and a Dubai residential tower). He transitioned to academia to focus on community-oriented design and teaching, emphasizing rigorous curiosity and interdisciplinary skills.

• Education:
• 2007: MArch, Illinois Institute of Technology
• 1998: BTech, Ryerson University

His research and teaching highlight design integration with community needs and innovative construction practices. He co-founded a practice enabling creative neighborhood engagement and returned to Toronto Metropolitan University to mentor students, believing architecture should empower societal transformation.

Professional memberships include roles in architectural practice and design education.