ROBERT FERGUSON
I'm a dual-degree MARCLA student studying architecture and landscape architecture at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. I currently hold a SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship, and a MARCLA Major Entrance Award.
I have 3+ years professional experience as a computational designer with IBI/Arcadis, where I developed advanced parametric models for equitable, sustainable urban systems.
While at school, I work as a graduate teaching and research assistant. Ongoing projects include an AI-integrated site-analysis teaching tool, and a study of spatial justice in urban parks.
I am currently investigating resource circularity and building-integrated agriculture as part of an applied research project led by Perkins&Will.
RESUME/CV
robertiainferguson@gmail.com
604-213-9233 15 MINUTE CITY MODEL
2020-2022 (IBI/ARCADIS)
ROLE: Lead Parametric Designer
COLLABORATORS: Michael Lee, Julia Fruithandler (parametric design), Jason King (project management)
LINK: https://www.ibigroup.com/ibi-projects/bedrock-detroit/
The 15-Minute City Model was originally developed to
quantify sustainable futures for central Cleveland
and Detroit, informing a complete urban design
vision and development strategy for both cities. Since then, it has been applied to urban planning and financial feasibility projects across North America, including in Austin, Toronto, and Vancouver.
Weighted parameters, derived from geodata indicating various demographic, financial, and infrastructural realities, are used to prioritize program-specific development, ultimately driving the growth of
economically and socially robust communities.