Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: May 9, 2019
- Invested on: November 21, 2019
Raymond J. Cole, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Ray Cole’s pioneering and sustained research provided the foundation for the field of environmentally responsible architecture. He is renowned for contributing to the development of green building assessment and regenerative building design tools in Canada. Over the course of his 40-year academic career at the University of British Columbia, this passionate and intellectually challenging professor inspired generations of environmentally aware and globally active architects. His legacy has resulted in Canada’s international recognition as a leader in green building design.