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Susan Fitzgerald is an Associate Professor at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Architecture and Planning, an accomplished design director at FBM, and an expert in social role architecture. Her work focuses on learning spaces, mixed-use urban environments, and productive urban landscapes. She has received prestigious accolades including the Canada Council Arts' Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture, Governor General’s Medals in Architecture, and numerous Canadian Architect Awards. Recognized for her contributions to the field, Susan is a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and an awardee of the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for service to architecture. Her research has garnered multiple Social Science and Humanities Research Council grants, exploring hidden social dimensions of infrastructure, modular mass timber, affordable housing, and spatial justice in school design. Susan's design work has been showcased at significant venues including the Venice Biennale and the Lisbon Triennale, and she has published writings with UCL Press and Routledge Press. Her current teaching includes professional practice courses and thesis supervision for Master of Architecture students. Fitzgerald's robust professional affiliations include being a registered architect in multiple Canadian provinces and a member of several architectural institutes.
Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS, Canada
Teaching and researching in the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, focusing on various aspects of architectural design and social impact.
FBM • Halifax, NS, Canada
Leading design projects with a focus on social impact and innovative architectural solutions.