Research

In addition to addressing climate change, Concordia researchers are responding to the sustainable development imperative by advancing intelligent communities that combine smart technology, integrated building design and community engagement. One major focus is on the operation of clean energy systems across buildings, neighbourhoods and infrastructure. 

Cities-related teaching and learning

With state-of-the-art facilities including two makerspaces that have attracted over 1,000 participants and helped to start up 30 business; a critical mass of faculty members whose research focuses on smart, sustainable and resilient communities and cities and communities; and dozens of post-doctoral students and graduate students dedicated to the topic too, Concordia is a hub of next-gen cities activities, reflected by related academic courses in all four Faculties, including:

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