Mahan Navabi

CA$7,120.00

CA$120.00

LICENSED ARCHITECT (OAA) at Moriyama Teshima Architects.

Location: Toronto, Canada

Areas of Expertise: Architectural design and master planning | Mass timber and sustainable building systems | Daylighting analysis and facade optimization | Contract administration and construction phases | Academic teaching and architectural research

Industry Experience: 7 years of extensive experience across civic institutions, residential developments, large-scale master plans, and public art installations. Currently leading the Yonge and Rosehill Condo Tower design, overseeing contract administration for BCIT’s Campus Services Building, and contributing to mixed-use residential projects with Atria Development.

Mentorship Focus:
– Guidance on integrating sustainability and passive design strategies
– Support with portfolio development and project storytelling
– Advice on navigating all phases of design and construction
– Sharing insight on the intersection of practice, research, and technology in architecture

Target Audience: New graduates seeking to strengthen design portfolios and gain exposure to sustainable practices. Internationally trained professionals looking to adapt to Canadian practice and standards. Early- to mid-career architects interested in mass timber, contract administration, or large-scale project delivery.

Languages Spoken: English, Persian (Farsi)

Outside of Work: I am passionate about teaching and research, having taught courses in architectural theory, structures, and building systems. My curiosity extends to the social and ecological impacts of urban parks and how design shapes communities. Outside the studio, I enjoy exploring the relationship between technology, design, and sustainability.

Session Details: 60-minute mentorship sessions. Virtual or in-person (Toronto).

Session Length:

CA$120.00

LICENSED ARCHITECT (OAA) at Moriyama Teshima Architects.

Location: Toronto, Canada

Areas of Expertise: Architectural design and master planning | Mass timber and sustainable building systems | Daylighting analysis and facade optimization | Contract administration and construction phases | Academic teaching and architectural research

Industry Experience: 7 years of extensive experience across civic institutions, residential developments, large-scale master plans, and public art installations. Currently leading the Yonge and Rosehill Condo Tower design, overseeing contract administration for BCIT’s Campus Services Building, and contributing to mixed-use residential projects with Atria Development.

Mentorship Focus:
– Guidance on integrating sustainability and passive design strategies
– Support with portfolio development and project storytelling
– Advice on navigating all phases of design and construction
– Sharing insight on the intersection of practice, research, and technology in architecture

Target Audience: New graduates seeking to strengthen design portfolios and gain exposure to sustainable practices. Internationally trained professionals looking to adapt to Canadian practice and standards. Early- to mid-career architects interested in mass timber, contract administration, or large-scale project delivery.

Languages Spoken: English, Persian (Farsi)

Outside of Work: I am passionate about teaching and research, having taught courses in architectural theory, structures, and building systems. My curiosity extends to the social and ecological impacts of urban parks and how design shapes communities. Outside the studio, I enjoy exploring the relationship between technology, design, and sustainability.

Session Details: 60-minute mentorship sessions. Virtual or in-person (Toronto).