{"id":9292,"date":"2023-09-01T13:51:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T05:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/international.addu.edu.ph\/?p=9292"},"modified":"2025-03-29T21:01:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T13:01:59","slug":"addu-architecture-student-participates-in-the-vancouver-summer-program-hosted-by-the-university-of-british-columbia-in-vancouver-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/international.addu.edu.ph\/?p=9292","title":{"rendered":"ADDU Architecture Student Participates in the Vancouver Summer Program Hosted by the University of British Columbia in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_margin=”-50px||73px||false|false” locked=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider show_image_video_mobile=”on” use_bg_overlay=”off” use_text_overlay=”off” arrows_custom_color=”#020443″ dot_nav_custom_color=”#020443″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”100px||||false|false” custom_padding=”38px||420px|||” auto=”on” auto_ignore_hover=”on” hover_transition_duration=”10ms” hover_transition_delay=”10ms” hover_transition_speed_curve=”ease-out” hover_transition_duration_tablet=”” hover_transition_duration_phone=”” hover_transition_duration_last_edited=”on|desktop”][et_pb_slide _builder_version=”4.0.11″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_enable_color=”on” background_image=”http:\/\/international.addu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/188.png” background_enable_image=”on” background_size=”contain”][\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=”4.0.11″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_enable_color=”on” background_image=”http:\/\/international.addu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/189.png” background_enable_image=”on” background_size=”contain”][\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=”4.0.11″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_enable_color=”on” background_image=”http:\/\/international.addu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/190.png” background_enable_image=”on” background_size=”contain”][\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=”4.0.11″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_enable_color=”on” background_image=”http:\/\/international.addu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/191.png” background_enable_image=”on” background_size=”contain”][\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]

One of Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU)’s architecture students, Mr. Inigo Miguel M. Saavedra, participated in the\u00a0Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) hosted by the University of British Columbia\u00a0from 14 July to 14 August 2023 in Canada. This intensive four-week academic endeavor combined interactive lectures, social activities, and intercultural workshops.\u00a0Moreover, VSP offers various choices of courses that enhance students’ knowledge related to their undergraduate program.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Saavedra, a 4th year\u00a0BS Architecture student,\u00a0had the privilege of studying Urban Design at the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. This course consisted of two parts: Sustainable by Design<\/em>\u00a0and <\/em>Perspective on the Development of Vancouver.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

In the first part of the course,\u00a0Mr. Saavedra and his peers embarked on experiential\u00a0learning in the streets of Vancouver, analyzing its urban layout and the pivotal role of its transit system in cultivating a pedestrian-friendly environment.\u00a0<\/span>He emphasized that Vancouver’s efficient transit system, well-crafted sidewalks, and accessible parks collectively contribute to its status as a highly walkable city.<\/p>\n

In the second part of the course, the focus broadened to encompass the historical and urban planning aspects of Vancouver.\u00a0<\/span>The program also delved into how architects perceive and plan their designs. Mr. Saavedra highlighted two particularly interesting lectures\u2014one on how photography assists architects in perceiving the aesthetic essence of architecture without the aid of a camera or lens, and the other one was from a famous guest Architect who said that: \u201cThe most sustainable buildings are those buildings that already exists.\u201d<\/p>\n

VSP wasn’t solely about academics, as Mr. Saavedra cherished unforgettable experiences such as attending a Whitecaps soccer game in a world-class stadium\u2014an unexpected highlight of his stay.<\/p>\n

While the VSP offered immense knowledge and memorable moments, Mr. Saavedra acknowledged the challenges of adjustment. As a result, he compiled a list of valuable tips for prospective students aspiring to participate in the program in the future:<\/p>\n