Kees Lokman

Kees Lokman is an Associate Professor and Chair of Landscape Architecture at the University of British Columbia (UBC) School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. His research addresses design challenges related to sea level rise adaptation, water/food shortages, and energy transitions, with a focus on community values. He directs the UBC Coastal Adaptation Lab and leads the transdisciplinary project Living with Water, funded by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions.

Education:

• MDesS, Harvard Graduate School of Design
• MSc, Wageningen University
• BSc, Wageningen University

His work intersects coastal adaptation, urban ecology, and climate-resilient design, emphasizing collaboration with Indigenous communities and governmental stakeholders. Research outcomes have been published in journals like Journal of Landscape Architecture and Landscape Research.

Scientific Trends: Recent articles explore fluid geographies, flood-resilient landscapes, and integrating Indigenous knowledge into coastal adaptation. Key subfields include design frameworks for uncertainty, GIS-based risk visualization, and urban metabolism applications.

Awards & Funding:

• CELA 2019 Excellence in Research and Creative Work Award (Junior Level)
• Natural Resources Canada
• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
• Creative Industries Fund NL
• Hampton New Faculty Grant

Professional Practice: He has practiced at Piet Oudolf’s office in the Netherlands and Terry Guen Design Associates in Chicago, and founded Parallax Landscape. His lab collaborates with Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations on coastal flooding solutions.