John Brown(LXIII)
- Writer
John Brown, co-author of the book What's Wrong With This House?, is a
registered architect and principal of Housebrand, a Calgary, Alberta
based design and construction firm. John is also a Professor of
Architecture at the University of Calgary, and a co-founder of the Slow
Home Movement, an international advocacy group committed to increasing
the design quality in North America's housing market. Through the
website, Slow Home Studio, John offers video residential design tips,
books, and online design courses for homeowners wanting to improve the
design and sustainability of their home. In 2003 he received the Royal
Architectural Institute of Canada Award of Excellence for Innovation.
In 2009 he received a Leadership Award from Residential Architect
Magazine in recognition of his work to increase public awareness about
the value of design.