Heather Dubbeldam is a fourth-generation architect and the principal of Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, an award-winning studio committed to creating beautifully crafted, innovative projects that embody sustainable approaches. Her forward-thinking design approach, commitment to environmental and social sustainability, and belief in architecture and advocacy as a catalyst for change have established her as a leading Canadian architect of her generation.With 30 years of professional experience, Heather is known for creativity in design, her integrity in business, and her dedication to leadership in the profession. She is a registered architect with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (FRAIC), and both a LEED and WELL Accredited Professional.Heather has been recognized as one of the country’s leading architects by Canada’s national newspaper The Globe & Mail, and one of 30 “must know” women architects in the world by Azure Magazine. Last year, her studio’s work was featured in the Venice Architecture Biennale alongside eight other internationally recognized women-led architecture practices from around the world. She is regularly invited to speak as a thought leader and has presented nationally and internationally at universities and industry events. Her firm has received over 90 awards including the Ontario Association of Architects Best Emerging Practice Award, the Canada Council for the Arts Professional Prix de Rome, and the 2024 RAIC Architectural Practice Award, and has been widely published.Heather continues to push boundaries and inspire those around her as a designer, leader, speaker, panelist, and mentor. She is known for her leadership role in the profession, working to elevate others, especially the younger generation of architects and designers. She plays leadership roles on several boards, including as the Chair of the advisory board of BEAT (Building Equality in Architecture Toronto); the Director of Twenty + Change; an Advisory member and past Chair of the Toronto Society of Architects; and past Vice-Chair of the Design Industry Advisory Committee. Heather is regularly invited to participate on professional and awards juries and as a guest critic at schools of architecture across Canada.Heather has received numerous awards for advocacy, including the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s Advocate for Architecture award in 2013, the Ontario Association of Architects G. Randy Roberts Service Award in 2019, and the University of Toronto’s Arbor award in 2020.
