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Steven Beites is a tenured Professor at Laurentian University's McEwen School of Architecture, where he directs the Institute for Northern Housing Innovation and serves as Graduate Coordinator. He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Toronto, a Master of Science in Digital and Material Technologies from the University of Michigan, and is a Ph.D. candidate at the European Graduate School in Switzerland. Previously, he taught at Toronto Metropolitan University and the University of Waterloo, with visiting appointments at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design.
His research integrates robotics, material science, and bio-based materials to transform affordable housing in Northern Ontario, focusing on decarbonization, automated construction, and sustainable design. Key themes include:
- Robotic fabrication for in-situ construction
- Low-carbon bio-material assemblies
- Cable-driven parallel robot (CDPR) systems
- Community-driven design-build frameworks
Publications emphasize robotic construction (68% of recent works), material innovation (21%), and pedagogical/community design (11%), with consistent focus on practical applications for housing affordability.
Significant awards include:
- Voyageur Innovation Challenge 2025 (1st Place)
- Kathryne Kril-Atkins Innovation Fellowship
- National Award of Excellence from Canadian Society of Landscape Architects
- Azure Magazine’s Social Good AZ Award
- Over 15 national/international competition wins including Postmark Hotel (2024) and Venice Biennale exhibitions
He secured $1.75M+ in grants (SSHRC, NFRF) establishing the Institute for Northern Housing Innovation, and advises the Ontario government on modular housing policy through the Council of Ontario Universities.
