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Emilie Pinard is an Associate Professor at the McEwen School of Architecture, Laurentian University, specializing in Design Studio, Thesis, and Cultural Sustainability courses. She holds a Ph.D. in Architecture and Anthropology, M.Sc.Arch, and M.Arch from Université Laval, and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Education:
- PhD in Architecture and Anthropology, Université Laval
- M.Sc.Arch, Université Laval
- M.Arch, Université Laval
Her research focuses on people-environment relationships, child-friendly urban design for mid-sized cities, and culturally sustainable planning for Innu and Inuit communities. She co-leads the UNESCO Chair in Solidary and Sustainable School Design and directs knowledge-exchange projects with Inuit and Innu groups in Canada, as well as communities in Senegal and Guinea-Bissau.
Recent publications emphasize vernacular architecture adaptation in tropical climates, Indigenous habitat planning, and gender dynamics in urban Sub-Saharan Africa. She contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like the Living in Northern Quebec research partnership and has developed visual tools for collaborative cultural knowledge centers in Nunavik.
Scientific Awards:
- 2019 #1 Top 10 Laurentian University Research and Innovation Achievements of 2018-2019
Her work bridges architectural practice with anthropological rigor, prioritizing community-led solutions and cultural preservation across Arctic and West African contexts.
