Who We Are

Gordon S. Grice

B.Arch, OAA, FRAIC

Director, Built Environment Open Forum

Editor-in-Chief, The Right Angle Journal

Gordon is an architectural writer and editor whose professional background includes architectural practice, illustration and creative direction. His 25-year publishing career encompasses over two-dozen books, 90 issues of architectural quarterlies, and various monographs, building profiles, editorial pieces and essays for international publications. As a communications specialist, Gordon focuses on connecting the design community with the general public, in down-to-earth conversation.

Bill Birdsell

BES, B.Arch, OAA, FRAIC

Director, Built Environment Open Forum

Chair, The Right Angle Journal

Bill received his Bachelor of Architecture in 1984, has practiced in Guelph since 1990, made a Fellow of the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada in 2014 and recognized with the G. Randy Roberts Award in 2017. He has designed and been recognized for a diverse range of architecture, interior design and the adaptive re-use of landmark buildings. He has served as a mentor throughout his career, participated on several local, provincial and national committees, boards and awards juries relating to all aspects of the Built Environment. Being elected President of the Ontario Association of Architects 2013-2014 is a personal highlight.

Christopher D. Moise

M.Arch, BES, BA, OAA, MRAIC

Director/Treasurer, Built Environment Open Forum

Web/Social Editor, The Right Angle Journal

Christopher is an Architect and Urban Designer working in the City of Ottawa's Planning department. He believes rapidly growing Cities require an inclusive and collaborative Vision that support livable dynamic communities. He has written and spoken widely on the importance of urban design and strives to improve design literacy to make neighbourhoods and cities more legible. He enjoys exploring cities on his motorcycle when not busy as Chair of the Ottawa Regional Society of Architects.

Vivian Lo

M.Arch., Hon. B.Sc., MRAIC, CAPS, AIC

Director, Built Environment Open Forum

Special Projects, The Right Angle Journal

Vivian has over 25 years of experience in journalism, medical sciences, architecture, as well as healthcare design and capital planning, which includes working for the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for over nine years specializing in developing Canadian healthcare facilities design and standards, including hospitals and long-term care homes. She has been an organizing committee of various international design conferences. Vivian is also a University of Toronto Arbor Award recipient for mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.