Cette recherche vise à analyser les impacts de l’implantation du projet de conservation Red River Innovation Center sur les modes de vie de la communauté locale, qui appartient majoritairement à la minorité ethnique Hani. Situé dans la province du Yunnan, dans le sud-ouest de la Chine, le projet de conservation vise à la fois le […]

The wild blueberry is an important crop in the Canadian Atlantic provinces with 140 million kg of fruit being produced in 2016 with a farm gate value of $155 million. However, gray mold disease caused by Botrytis cinerea can cause substantial damage with 20% crop losses being reported. This study seeks to the genes and […]

The industrial agri-food system is a major contributor to global environmental and social problems. One alternative with the potential to jointly address these issues is agroecology, defined as the application of ecological principles to the design of agricultural systems in a way that respects diverse local contexts. Yet farmers’ uptake of agroecological management practices has […]

This project will assess the value in measuring sustainability outcomes according to place-specific baselines rather than universal thresholds set by rating systems and frameworks. It seeks a stronger foundation for sustainable design that can acknowledge place-specific factors. Ultimately, this work will lead to the establishment of a decision-making protocol about sustainable design options and outcomes […]

Dans ma thèse, je m’intéresse à l’apparition, l’évolution et la résolution de conflits entourant certains projets d’aménagement urbain. Je vise ainsi à comprendre les dynamiques conflictuelles qui surviennent dans la planification et la réalisation de projet d’aménagement. Je vais étudier les acteurs qui sont en conflits, la façon dont ils y prennent part et leurs […]

In the field of conservation studies, a great deal of recent interest and work has been focused on breaking down the divisions between the conservation of cultural heritage (buildings, objects, monuments, archeological remains, as well as the associated values, beliefs, stories, myths, legends) and the conservation of natural heritage (ecosystems, geological formations, flora and fauna). […]

Working with research partners in Brazil, my PhD research at UBC uses video ethnography and other qualitative methods to analyze perspectives of social movement participants, farmers and policymakers towards urban agriculture. The project investigates how urban agriculture may support ‘scaling up’ more sustainable food production, transportation and consumption practices both within and outside of the […]

L’économie de la région du Campo de Cartagena en Espagne est basée sur une intense agriculture irriguée qui alimente une grande partie de l’Europe de l’Ouest en fruits et légumes. En l’absence de suffisamment d’eau de surface, les eaux souterraines sont depuis plusieurs décennies une ressource cruciale. L’eau est pompée jusqu’à 600 m de profondeur […]

Lubricated pipeline flows were originally proposed 50 years ago. In this method a low viscous fluid like water is used to lubricate the heavy oil flow as it has a very high viscosity. Because of density difference between these two fluids, the interface is unstable. As a result, we proposed adding another layer which is […]

Roads threaten wildlife throughout the world when animals experience increased collisions with vehicles and decreased access to important habitat and resources. This research will investigate where animals are crossing roads in the Chignecto Isthmus of Nova Scotia, a region highly impacted by human development. The results will provide evidence for hotspots of negative wildlife-road interactions, […]

Many architecture and design firms in Calgary have a strong desire to incorporate parametric software (BIM) and digital manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technologies into their design processes in order to meet evolving client demands, regulatory requirements, and sustainability performance targets. These are necessary criteria that constitute high-quality built environments capable of meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders […]

La principale méthode d’entretien des réseaux de distribution d’eau potable (RDEP) est le rinçage unidirectionnel (RUD), qui permet l’élimination des particules sédimentées et la prévention de l’occurrence d’évènements de coloration de l’eau. Nordikeau travaille depuis trois ans au développement et à l’optimisation d’une alternative au RUD : le rinçage avec injection d’air. Cette méthode permet […]