2012 Fellows - Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

Raymond J. Cole
An early voice for ‘green’ architecture, Ray Cole is known internationally for his
advocacy and leadership roles in advancing theory and practice in environmentally
responsible building design. His efforts have brought new thinking, new tools and
standards for the design of high performance buildings. In 1998 he cofounded
the Green Building Challenge that evolved into the World Sustainable Building
Conference Series. He was also instrumental in the adaptation of the LEED
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system in Canada. Ray
has served as a Director/member of many national and international environmental
committees/organizations and has received a wide array of awards for his public
and community service.
Dr Cole has been teaching environmental issues in building design in the
Architecture program at the University of British Columbia since 1977. He has
served as Interim Director in 1990 and 1996 and as inaugural Director of the
School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA) in 2006. Combined
with the hundreds of lectures, conferences, research and writings, he has inspired
thousands of students, professionals, and allied disciplines. His passion for this
work is contagious! His enthusiastic commitment to teaching and learning earned
him the honoured designation of Distinguished University Scholar at UBC in 2003.
Ray Cole received his undergraduate degree in civil engineering from City
University, London, UK, and a PhD in architectural science from the University of
Wales.
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