Mercedes Garcia Holguera, University of Manitoba

Research

biologically inspired design biomimetics biomimicry biomaterials resilient architecture ecomimetics biologically inspired design biomimetics biomimicry biomaterials resilient architecture ecomimetics

Latest funding

Quality in Canada's Built Environment: Roadmaps to Equity, Social Value and Sustainability
SSHRC · 2022 · Co-investigator
$499,172
Quality in Canada's Built Environment: Roadmaps to Equity, Social Value and Sustainability
SSHRC · 2021 · Co-investigator
$998,657
Designing with biomaterials: A pathway towards resilient architecture in Northern Canada
SSHRC · 2021 · Principal investigator
$211,875

All 4 grants and awards

Quality in Canada's Built Environment: Roadmaps to Equity, Social Value and Sustainability

Co-investigatorSSHRC2022Partnership Grants

Keywords: built environment; quality; social value; equity; sustainability; inclusive places; architecture; landscape architecture; Indigenous studies; urban design; urban resilience; health; heritage; competitions; awards; qualitative comparative analysis

$499,172

Quality in Canada's Built Environment: Roadmaps to Equity, Social Value and Sustainability

Co-investigatorSSHRC2021Partnership Grants

Keywords: built environment; quality; social value; equity; sustainability; inclusive places; architecture; landscape architecture; Indigenous studies; urban design; urban resilience; health; heritage; competitions; awards; qualitative comparative analysis

$998,657

Designing with biomaterials: A pathway towards resilient architecture in Northern Canada

Principal investigatorSSHRC2021New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration

Principal investigators: Garcia Holguera, Mercedes

Keywords: biologically inspired design biomimetics biomimicry biomaterials resilient architecture ecomimetics

$211,875

Quality in Canada's Built Environment: Seeking Equity, Social Value and Sustainability

Co-investigatorSSHRC2021Partnership Grants

Keywords: built environment; quality; social value; equity; sustainability; inclusive places; contemporary architecture; landscape architecture; urban design; urban resilience; heritage conservation; competitions; awards; qualitative comparative analysis

$20,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: biologically inspired design biomimetics biomimicry biomaterials resilient architecture ecomimetics Dear Professor Garcia Holguera, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on biologically inspired design biomimetics biomimicry biomaterials resilient architecture ecomimetics connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your SSHRC-funded project "Designing with biomaterials: A pathway towards resilient architecture in Northern Canada" (2021), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]