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Background
Vivian Manasc is a Senior Principal of Manasc Isaac Architects, one of Edmonton's largest architectural practices. Vivian received her Architectural Degree from McGill University and her MBA from the University of Alberta.
She is a Fellow and Immediate Past President of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, Vice-Chair, Canada Green Building Council and Chair of the Continuing Education Committee, Past Chair, Board of Economic Development Edmonton, founding member of the Sustainable Buildings Symposium, Adjunct Professor of Architecture at the University of Calgary, and is active in a number of community organizations. She has worked extensively in the area of designing outstanding sustainable buildings for public and corporate sector clients focusing on the facilitation of the sustainable design process.
Manasc Isaac Architects is a leader in cold-climate sustainable design in Western Canada and has been recognized with a number of significant architectural awards including the Governor General's Award in Architecture.
Vivian is also co-author of the book, "Agora Borealis - engaging in sustainable architecture".
Education
- LEED Accredited Professional, 2002
- Master of Business Administration, University of Alberta, 1982
- Bachelor of Architecture, McGill University, 1979
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture, McGill University, 1977
Professional Memberships
- Committee Member, National Capital Commission Advisory Committee on Planning, Design and Realty (ACPDR)
- Past President, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
- Honorary Member, American Institute of Architects
- Past Vice Chair, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation
- Vice-Chair, Canada Green Building Council, Chair, Continuing Education
- Adjunct Associate Professor of Architecture, University of Calgary
- Board Member, National Steering Committee for Innovation in Construction
- Member, Alberta Association of Architects
- Member, British Columbia Association of Architects
- Visiting Committee, Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta
- Council for Educational Facility Planners International - Member
- Chair, Sustainable Buildings Symposium
- Past Board Member, Canadian Architectural Accreditation Board
Awards and Achievements
- 2004 US Green Building Council, Alberta's first LEED Certified Award for Alberta Urban Municipalities Association
- 2004 US Green Building Council, LEED Silver, St. John Ambulance
- 2004 Vivian Manasc named as one of Alberta's Top Movers and Shakers, Alberta Construction Magazine
- 2004 Honourable Mention, Canada's Energy Efficiency Awards, Hinton Government Centre
- 2002 Global Woman of Vision
- 1997 Governor General's Medal for Excellence, Yukon Visitor Reception Centre
- 1997 YMCA Women of Distinction Award
- 1996 AAA Design Excellence Award, Driftpile School
- 1995 AAA Merit Award, Yukon Visitor Reception Centre
- 1995 AAA Merit Award, Saddle Lake Junior/Senior High School
- 1994 CEFPI Design Award, Saddle Lake Junior/Senior High School
Publications & Presentations
- Agora Borealis | Engaging in Sustainable Architecture, with Cheryl Mahaffy
- Healthy Building, Happy People, BOMA, Edmonton
- The Future of Long Term Care, ALTCA
- Sustainable Design - Sustainable Buildings and Integrated Design
- Building a Vision - Community Involvement in Design for First Nations
- Learning in Four Directions, Calgary Urban and Architectural Lecture Series
- Audacious Departures: Are Women Redefining Architecture?
- First Nations: Community Involvement in the Design Process
- The Building Envelope in Transition
- Healthcare Architecture / The Native Perspective
- Biography, Who's Who in Emerging Leaders
- Biography, Who's Who in American Women
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