Susan Ross

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