Dr. Émélie Desrochers Turgeon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Émélie Desrochers-Turgeon is an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University's School of Architecture, focusing on architectural history and design. Her work explores the complex negotiations of land and architecture, with a keen interest in colonial modernity and environmental justice. Emélie investigates the intersections of built environments and ecological systems, particularly emphasizing the impact of extractivism and architectural histories. She aims to examine how these dynamics affect communities and their environments, threading narratives of soil repair into her research. Currently, she is involved in a project that scrutinizes the political dimensions of geoscience institutions in early 20th-century Canada. Emélie's scholarly contributions include co-authoring articles in notable journals and participating in significant research initiatives. She is active in various professional organizations, promoting architectural history and environmental considerations in contemporary discourse.

Research Interests

Courses

ARCH 3002: B2 Design ARCH 3106: Ancient Settlements, Buildings, Landscapes ARCH 9015: MArch Thesis 2