Henry Tsang Architect

Henry Tsang Architect Dr. Henry Tsang is a Canadian architect and an assistant professor at Athabasca University RAIC Cent Arch from the University of Tokyo (Japan).

Dr. Henry Tsang is a Canadian architect and assistant professor at Athabasca University. Henry is a registered architect, member of the Alberta Association of Architects, Order of Architects of Quebec and a member of the Royal Institute of Architects of Canada. Certified as a LEED professional, he consults on green buiding designs, and acts as an education advisor to the Canada Green Building Coun

cil. He holds a B.Sc.Arch and M.Arch from McGill University (Canada) and a Ph.D. He worked as an architect for 6 years at the Japanese architecture firm Nihon Sekkei Inc., and is currently an independent architectural consultant. Professional Affiliations:
- Order of Architects of Quebec
- Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
- Canada Green Building Council
- Living Building Challenge
- Architectural Institute of Korea
- American Institute of Architects
- Emergency Architects of Canada
- Habitat for Humanity International

Certifications:
- Architect License
- LEED Green Associate
- ASP Construction Safety Certificate

Languages:
English/French/Chinese/Japanese/Korean

Awards
2015 NACC Educator of the Year Award
2015 Herzing Faculty Scholarship Award
2015 BISA Faculty Research Grant

Deeply honoured to be receiving the City of Calgary International Achievement Award! Unfortunately I was not able to att...
06/19/2026

Deeply honoured to be receiving the City of Calgary International Achievement Award! Unfortunately I was not able to attend the award ceremony today, but was able to snap a photo with the trophy beforehand.🏆

Here’s the official announcement:

The 2026 City of Calgary International Achievement Award Recipient – Dr. Henry Tsang

Dr. Henry Tsang is an acclaimed architect, educator, and researcher focused on healthy, accessible, regenerative design. He leads Tsang Architect and chairs the RAIC Centre for Architecture at Athabasca University. With over 20 years of projects worldwide, he is recognized for Calgary’s Japanese Community Centre ( Japanese Community Association) and connecting local community impact with global innovation.

Athabasca University RAIC Centre for Architecture Rick Hansen Foundation

I’m thrilled to share that I have been selected 2026 Japanese Studies Fellow by . I will be visiting Japan this summer ...
05/08/2026

I’m thrilled to share that I have been selected 2026 Japanese Studies Fellow by . I will be visiting Japan this summer to study “healing environments” in Japanese healthcare architecture with Prof. Ruka Kosuge at the

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I’m excited to share that I am running in the upcoming Council Election for the Alberta Association of Architects. With ...
04/24/2026

I’m excited to share that I am running in the upcoming Council Election for the Alberta Association of Architects. With a commitment to advancing our profession, strengthening our community, and supporting innovation in architecture, I look forward to contributing to the future of our association. I would be honoured to have your support.

AAA Council Elections: https://aaa.ab.ca/web/Web/The_Association/Operations/Council_Elections.aspx

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Last week, I had the honour to participate in the Harvard University HPAIR - The Harvard College Project for Asian and...
08/26/2025

Last week, I had the honour to participate in the Harvard University HPAIR - The Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations Conference at the The University of Tokyo / UTokyo in Japan. It was five days of intensive lectures, workshops and networking. To top it off, I was even awarded the HPAIRx Best Speaker Award for my talk entitled “My Chinatown”!đŸ„‡

Thank you Harvard and UTokyo for the wonderful organization and priceless learning experience.

Athabasca University’s RAIC Centre for Architecture is currently hosting an exhibition on Japanese architecture in colla...
08/15/2025

Athabasca University’s RAIC Centre for Architecture is currently hosting an exhibition on Japanese architecture in collaboration with the University of Calgary and the Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary.

Title: Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan
Dates: August 8-29, 2025
Venue: City Building Design Lab, University of Calgary
Address: 616 MacLeod Trail SE, Calgary, AB.

Free admission. Attached some photos.

Details can be found here: https://www.calgary.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/11_000001_01044.html

[Public Lecture] It’s official! I’ll be part of the speakers featured at the as part of the Theme Weeks on The Future o...
04/22/2025

[Public Lecture] It’s official! I’ll be part of the speakers featured at the as part of the Theme Weeks on The Future of Community & Mobility. I’ll be speaking at two sessions:

Fireside Chat on Building Inclusive Spaces
Date: May 15, 2025 @14:00-17:00 JST
Venue: Singapore Pavilion
To register: https://lnkd.in/gGNrnxSj

Inclusive & Digitally-Centric Next Generation Community
Date: May 16, 2025 @10:30-13:30 JST
Venue: Expo Salon
To register: TBA

Stay tuned for more information.

What kind of architect do you want to be? I’m excited to present this talk at the Conference on Architecture in Vancouv...
05/16/2024

What kind of architect do you want to be? I’m excited to present this talk at the Conference on Architecture in Vancouver, BC.

Practical Impracticalities: Lessons from the Classrooms of Professional Practice

Speakers:
Mr. D Cameron Gillies, Sessional Instructor, University of Calgary
Dr. Henry Tsang, Associate Professor, Athabasca Architecture, RAIC - IRAC

Venue: Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Vancouver Wall Centre | Chandos Builds Better Room CE18
Date: May 15, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Abstract: Architecture is facing increasing disruption to traditional practices. The professional practice course is an architectural student’s window into the profession that teaches not only how the Architect works, but also the dos and don’ts. The architectural profession is evolving so quickly that a snapshot of it today would be practically obsolete by the time students enter the profession. The professional practice course tends to be a misunderstood component as it is often unclear how the content is relevant to students. Foreign-trained architects taking the course also often struggle with the course as it fails to deliver comprehensive instruction for them to integrate and thrive in Canada. As the profession shifts towards a more socially responsible role for the Architect, are there lessons from classrooms that can inform practice? This session promotes a trilateral discourse between practitioners, educators & students on the role that professional practice courses play in shaping architects in Canada.

Had so much fun presenting this talk at Alberta Association of Architects Banff Session 2024 at the Fairmont Banff Sprin...
05/16/2024

Had so much fun presenting this talk at Alberta Association of Architects Banff Session 2024 at the Fairmont Banff Springs.

Disappearing Chinatowns: A Tale of Canadian Culture, Identity, Racism & Architecture
Dr. Henry Tsang, Athabasca University Centre for Architecture RAIC - IRAC
Dr. Matt Patterson, University of Calgary

Abstract: The presentation is based on recent findings of “The Politics of Placemaking in Chinatown”, a SSHRC-funded research project investigating how Chinatowns across North America have adopted cultural planning and placemaking strategies in order to protect and revitalize their neighbourhoods in response to several challenges, including gentrification, demographic changes, and anti-Asian racism. The project looks at Chinatowns from both a sociology and architecture point of view and seeks to make the connection between its community and its built environment. On one hand it looks at the past and heritage of Chinese immigrants to Canada, their settlements in Chinatowns and on the other through the occupied and built spaces. By studying Chinatowns, as a by-product of immigration and also unique neighbourhoods of North America, the project to define the history and heritage of the Chinese and Asian-Canadian community through the design and planning of the ‘towns’ and their architecture.



See more: https://banffsession.ca

Honoured to be part of the jury for the 2024 Governor General's Medals in Architecture hosted by the Canada Council for ...
04/16/2024

Honoured to be part of the jury for the 2024 Governor General's Medals in Architecture hosted by the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.

The objective of the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture is to recognize and celebrate outstanding design in recently completed built projects by Canadian architects.

Thank you Wanda Dalla Costa at Tawaw Architecture Collective, Michael Green at MGA Michael Green Architecture, Nadia Tromp at Ntsika Architects, and Anne Vallieres at STGM Architecture for all the inspiring discussions and debates.


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Henry Tsang Architect / Athabasca University / Athabasca University RAIC Centre for Architecture / Canadian Architect / The Alberta Association of Architects

What are the impact and roles of Japanese community centres in Canada?Prof. Henry Tsang will be participating in a pane...
03/20/2024

What are the impact and roles of Japanese community centres in Canada?

Prof. Henry Tsang will be participating in a panel discussion hosted by the Prince Takamado Japan Centre at the on the topic of Japanese community associations and their centres. This event is sponsored by the Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary.

Date/Time: March 25, 2024 at 18:00-20:00 MDT

Panelists:
Dr. Aya Fujiwara, Professor, University of Alberta
Roger Teshima, Chair,
Dr. Henry Tsang, Associate Professor, Athabasca University .architecture
Michelle Day Miles, Executive Director, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

To register:
https://www.ualberta.ca/prince-takamado-japan-centre/research/ptjc-webinar-series/2023-2024.html

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