Mark Berest joined B+H in 2003 and was appointed Principal in 2011. He’s been involved in the practice of architecture since 1987 and is a LEED Accredited Professional. In the course of his 28-year career, Mark has developed expertise in healthcare, post-secondary, sports and recreation, residential, commercial, accessible, and sustainable design. He’s led the development and success of the B+H Sport Practice. Mark has extensive experience in all aspects of the profession, from project level to professional business leadership, with a focus on the management and design of complex, large-scale projects. He has broad experience with an array of Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) models serving as project lead on both the proponent and compliance sides.

Mark has served on thesis review panels for the University of Toronto and Ryerson University and has published papers on low-tech water treatment and conservation including “Context and Design Opportunism: A Case Study,” presented at the fourth Smart and Sustainable Built Environments SASBE International Conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mark has also been a contributing writer for Canadian Healthcare Facilities and is a member of the Metrolinx Design Excellence Panel.

Current and recently completed work includes executive management of the TO 2015 Pan Am Games Sport Venues, Principal in Charge of the new Mosaic Stadium, future home of the Saskatchewan Roughriders CFL franchise and the new Western Memorial Regional Health Care Centre (WMRHCC) in Corner Brook Newfoundland.

His work on the Abilities Centre Whitby has recently been recognized by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) with a national Award of Excellence for design with steel as well as an International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Award of Design Excellence for a recreation facility noting a special focus on accessibility and accommodation for high performance para athletes.

Postdoctoral researcher in wind engineering and building technology, with a focus on building envelope and façade design. Angela Mejorin is a designated expert for ISO, ASTM, CEN, and UNI standards development Committees. In 2022 she obtained a double Ph.D. from Western University (Canada) and Iuav University (Italy), with a thesis entitled “Wind-Borne Debris Resistance of Façades: Identification of Alternative Impact Test Requirements”.

She has been involved in research activities related to tall buildings since 2017, when she joined the CTBUH Research Office at Iuav University for the research on “Cyclone-Glazing and Façade Resilience for the Asia-Pacific Region”. Between 2017 and 2023 she has been working as a teaching assistant at the Iuav University of Architecture and the Western University of Engineering. Her background is in engineering, with a second-level specialized master’s degree in “Design and Construction of Tall Buildings”, received in 2014 from the Politecnico in Turin.

She is an accredited Professional Engineer in Italy and has experience working in the construction industry. Between 2014 and 2017, she worked as the Project Controller for the realization of the Alfa Romeo Museum and Headquarters in Arese (Milan, Italy) and for other projects in the Milan’s Fashion District and Porta Nuova Garibaldi areas. Between 2013 and 2014, she worked for the Rizzani de Eccher construction company on the Grattacielo Intesa Sanpaolo, designed by Renzo Piano.

Darling is CEO and cofounder of The Architect’s Newspaper, celebrating its 20th year. The A|N media company consists of print and digital publications covering architecture and design news, as well as the Facades+ conferences. As A|N’s publisher, Darling won the AIA National Collaboration Award, Grassroots Preservation Award, and ASLA NY’s President’s Award. She began her publishing career as director of print production for The Gap’s European markets. She holds a BS from The University of Texas at Austin.

Peter Russell has extensive experience in both design and management of all aspects of architectural project delivery, from concept through full project completion and from positions within academia, a large firm, and independently. He has experience managing large complex projects while interacting with stakeholders across multiple sectors and maintains a passion for social and environmental sustainability, and a deep knowledge of building efficiency strategies.

Tim Coldwell is a husband, dad and Mohawk entrepreneur focused on leading by serving, culture, and the monetization of ideas. He serves as President of Chandos, a purpose driven national technical builder leading change in the Canadian construction industry. Chandos is the largest B-Corp certified contractor in the world and is proud to be one hundred percent employee owned. We believe value is created when leaders combine the power of purpose with existing business models to solve the world’s greatest problems.

Under Tim’s leadership, Chandos has forged partnerships with impact organizations across Canada to create opportunity at-risk youth in the construction industry. Tim is an advisor to San Francisco’s Center for Innovation in the Design & Construction Industry and was the founding board chair of the Integrated Project Delivery Alliance. Tim has been named an Entrepreneur of the Year; he is a recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40® and is also an alumnus of the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference.

Tyler Walker is a Principal at MJMA who brings thoughtfulness and rigour to every project, balancing simplicity, functionality, and attention to materials to realize the aspirations of the communities with whom he works. Tyler believes that the primary aim of design should be furthering human well-being, and his focus at MJMA has been the research and advancement of sustainability, in particular mass timber structures. He has a wide-ranging portfolio that encompasses community, recreation, and campus architecture, with recent examples including the Churchill Meadows Community Centre in Mississauga, and the Neil Campbell Rowing Centre in Port Dalhousie.

Clayton Terbrock is working at Eastman as the Business Development Manager for the Advanced Interlayers group in North America. He is responsible of overseeing the relations with architects and façade engineers, providing an experience of over 4 years with glass and laminated glass, in particular.

With a background in Marketing from the University of Missouri, Clayton has been providing support to automotive glass laminators in the US and Canada for a few years now. He now brings his passion for glass to the architectural specifying community, offering training and relevant information on high performance laminated glass made with Saflex® and Vanceva® interlayers. He is based in Scottsdale, AZ.

Ian Mountfort joined Blackwell in 1999, and became an associate in 2005 and a principal in 2008. He studied at McGill University in Montreal, where he obtained his Bachelor of Engineering in structural engineering. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, making him the only arts major on our leadership team. He brings a welcome perspective to all of our projects, and is focused on elegance, efficiency, and advances in building technologies. Ian is passionate about creating buildings and structures that are environmentally responsible and socially conscious. Ian leads Blackwell’s sustainability design committee efforts, working to optimize structural systems while promoting the sustainable and efficient use of materials. He is proud to have led Blackwell’s efforts on the Churchill Meadows Community Centre in Mississauga, and the Neil Campbell Rowing Centre in Port Dalhousie; both projects showcasing innovative and sustainable building designs.

Curtain Wall & Façade Specialist for the Strategic Accounts Division of STI Specified Technologies, covering the central United States and Canada.

Aaron joined STI Specified Technologies in 2015 and has over 30 years of experience in construction materials. He has conducted firestop trainings for STI, The International Firestop Council and to a variety of groups including; architects, engineers, consultants, code officials, inspectors and all types of trades. He is certified at Level 2 of Firestop Instructional Training (FIT II).

Robert is an award-winning architect with more than 25 years of international experience, particularly in civic, cultural, and urban spaces. His commitment to architecture and authentically understanding each project comes from a deep interest in the challenges and opportunities of our time. Robert’s work relates architecture to the forces that influence each project. By engaging site and environment, program, context, and client, he finds unique and inspired design responses to these conditions that allow each building to express a greater cultural meaning. A consistent voice for the confluence between architecture and the arts, his approach reinforces the role of creativity as a catalyst for building more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive communities.

As a design leader guiding overall project visions, Robert works closely with clients and colleagues and fosters a strong and dedicated team ethos. He is invested in a cross-disciplinary approach to theory and research that bridges the profession and academia. These interests have led to ongoing relationships with the University of Calgary and the Laboratory of Integrative Design, where Robert researches methods of fabrication as well as rethinking the construction processes to minimize waste.

A licensed architect in Alberta and California, Robert developed his own architectural practice in Montreal, Studio 451, focused on cultural projects and international competitions. Before that, he was design lead with Studio Libeskind in Berlin and Los Angeles, where he was intimately involved with many international cultural, institutional, and master planning projects.

Robert has taught architecture for many years at universities including the University of Calgary, McGill University, the University of Toronto, the University of Southern California, and California Polytechnic State University, Pomona. He has also lectured extensively, and his work has been exhibited both in Canada and internationally.

David Stavros joined B+H in 1999 and was appointed as a Partner in 2005. He has expertise in conceptual design and design development of both large and small-scale institutional, educational, commercial and residential projects. David is an advocate of utilizing an interactive and participatory design process as the means of a higher level of design excellence.