March 31, 2016

Vivian Presenting on First Nations Design

Manasc Isaac has a long history working in First Nations design. In fact, our principal Richard Isaac moved from the UK to Canada over 30 years ago to volunteer in the First Nation community of Wabasca. In 2012 and 2o13, we organized the First Nations Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Communities, sparking a conversation about how to sustainably develop and grow infrastructure for healthy and successful First Nations communities.

Over the years, our team has had the privilege to work on many First Nations projects, and today Manasc Isaac is regarded as a leader in the field.

Principal Vivian Manasc spoke at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg this November, sharing her expertise in a presentation called “Learning in 4 Directions: Planning and Designing with First Nations Communities.”

Watch the presentation in its entirety here:

From the U of M website:

Vivian’s passion and commitment to outstanding sustainable Architecture has been recognized nationally [Green Building Champion], Integrated Design, facilitation, community engagement, integrating environmental, technical and cultural aspects of Architecture. She a member of the National Capital Commission Advisory Committee on Design, where she provides advice on Architectural, and sustainable design aspects of our Capital’s built environments. Vivian launched Manasc Isaac’s reimagine initiative, focused on greening existing buildings, the Blue Sky award to assist non-profit organizations to realize their dream facilities, as well as the First Nations conference on Sustainable Buildings and Communities, to enhance the quality of life in First Nations Communities across Canada.