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Patrick DanielsonFounder + PrincipalArchitect OAA & AIBC  MRAIC
Patrick holds a degree in Biomedical Science and a graduate degree from the School of Architecture + Landscape Architecture at the University of British Columbia. Combining these disciplines, he developed a unique "genetic design" approach — an evolving architectural strategy informed by biological principles. Patrick has expanded this framework through academic research, patented innovations, private sector projects, biological studies, and his experience as a pilot.

Professional2017 - Pres.    Ontario Association of Architects - OAA Certificate of Practice
2017 - Pres.    Ontario Association of Architects - OAA License
2016 - Pres.    Architectural Institute of British Columbia - AIBC License
2013 - Pres.    Royal Architectural Institute of Canada - Member

Business2017 - Pres.    Danielson Architecture Office Inc. - Founder + Principal
2014 - Pres.    Danielson Associates Office Inc. - Founder + Principal

Education2012    Master of Architecture - University of British Columbia - SALA
2007    Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Laurentian University

Teaching & Lectures2024            Guest Critic - McEwen School of Architecture
2018 - 2021     Guest Critic - McEwen School of Architecture
2019 - 2020     Guest Critic - Waterloo School of Architecture
2015 - 2017     Sessional Instructor - McEwen School of Architecture

2017            Independent Study Instructor - McEwen School of Architecture
2016            Freeze-Thaw Winter Stations - McEwen School of Architecture
2016            Reactive Designs - McEwen School of Architecture
2016            Slag Rehabilitation - Sudbury Protocol Conference - Treaty for UN, Dynamic Earth
2016            Formid - Norcat Pitch - United Steel Workers Hall
2015            Architectural Plasticity - McEwen School of Architecture
2011            Teaching Assistant - Advanced Computational Design - UBC SALA
2011            Teaching Assistant - Advanced Structures - UBC SALA
2010            Teaching Assistant - Design Media II - UBC SALA

Publications

2022    Sensors, 22(1), 400 - Implementing Machine Learning Algorithms to Classify Postures and Forecast Motions When Using a Dynamic Chair
2020    Sudbury Vision for the Future - Special Publication
2019    Patent Submission (US) - Divisional Patent

2019    Domtar Newsroom - Paper Seat Rethinks 5,000 Years of Chair History
2017    Patent Submission (CA, US, EU) - Ergonomic Chair Made from Paper Substrates with Embedded Sensor
2012    UBC Thesis - Metakinesial Architecture - Slag Structures
2007    LU Thesis - Habitat Variation and Phenotypic Plasticity in Morphology of Pimephales promelas

Exhibitions2019    Formid Seat - Pulp Art Spring Gala - The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Charlotte
2019    Formid Seat -Studio North - Interior Design Show, Toronto
2018    Formid Seat | The first made-to-measure, active seat - Kickstarter
2011    Cascading Biospheres - Architectural Institute of British Columbia + Vancouver Archives
2010    Swarmscreen + iLands - Vancouver International Airport + UBC Fred Kaiser Building

Awards & Grants2023    Mitacs Accelerate - Dynamic Posture Identification and Feedback (4 Year PhD)
2022    U.S. Patent No.: 11,432,656 Granted
2020    Mitacs Accelerate - Machine Learning Posture Identification (1 Year Post-doc)
2019    U.S. Patent No.: 10,368,650 Granted
2019    Bell Business Excellence Award - Innovation Finalist
2018    Kickstarter Campaign
2018    Norcat Grant - Communications
2017    NOHFC - Applied Research and Technology Development Projects
2016    Judge's Choice Award - Norcat Pitch
2016    FPInnovations Grant - Paper Substrate R&D
2016    Norcat Grant - Provisional Patent
2014    Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) - Marmomacc Latin America
2011    Ductal Concrete Prototype Competitition Winner
2011    Stantec Scholarship in Architecture
2010    Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) Achievement Award
2010    Arthur Huller & Dorothy Cleveland Memorial Scholarship
2009    EMAAR Canada Graduate Entrance Scholarship in Architecture
2008    Natural Science & Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Grant

Aviation2025    Ultralight Pilot Permit

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