Stephen Fai

Dr. Stephen Fai is an accomplished scholar, educator, and researcher whose work spans various fields, including architecture, religious studies, and immersive media. Here's an overview of his expertise and research areas:

1. Ethnocultural Methods of Construction and Building Information Modelling:

• Recognized internationally for his work in documenting and disseminating ethnocultural methods of construction.

• Expertise in using building information modeling (BIM) for heritage conservation and architectural rehabilitation.

• Director of the Carleton Immersive Media Studio, where he leads research projects in this field.

2. Architectural Representation:

• Explores the representation of architecture in various forms, including drawings, models, and immersive media.

• Research focuses on the relationship between architectural representation and design, history, and culture.

3. Architecture and Religion:

• Investigates the relationship between architecture and religion, focusing on the role of architecture in shaping religious beliefs and practices.

• Research includes studies of sacred spaces, religious architecture, and the representation of religious symbols in architecture.

4. Architecture and Microhistory:

• Examines the microhistory of architecture, focusing on the everyday lives of people who lived and worked in specific buildings or architectural spaces.

• Research explores the social, cultural, and economic dimensions of architecture in different historical contexts.

5. Biomedical Visualization:

• Expertise in biomedical visualization, using 3D modeling and virtual reality to create immersive and interactive representations of medical data.

• Research in this area focuses on improving communication and understanding of complex medical information.

6. Education:

• As a professor and chair of the PhD and MAS programs at the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism, Carleton University, Dr. Fai is actively involved in educating the next generation of architects and researchers.

• His teaching and mentorship encompass a wide range of topics related to architecture, design, and immersive media.