Dorothy Johns
Assistant Professor Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Department of Architectural Science Toronto, Ontario dorothy.johns@torontomu.ca
Expert In
Bio-based material research
Building science
Circular design and engineering for architecture
Design-based research
High performance envelope systems
Low-carbon material research
Social sustainability in the built environment
Sustainable design
Sustainable detailing
Theme: Climate, environment and sustainability
Bio/Research
Driven by the climate crisis, Dorothy Johns is on a mission to reduce the carbon footprint of existing and future buildings. Bridging the fields of architecture and building science, Johns’ interdisciplinary expertise makes her uniquely suited for “catching carbon” throughout a building’s lifespa...
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Bio/Research
Driven by the climate crisis, Dorothy Johns is on a mission to reduce the carbon footprint of existing and future buildings. Bridging the fields of architecture and building science, Johns’ interdisciplinary expertise makes her uniquely suited for “catching carbon” throughout a building’s lifespan. Her research focuses on understanding the behavior of materials and buildings – from sequestering carbon using innovative bio-based materials to engineering high-performance envelope systems to reduce a building's operational carbon. Passionate about working alongside industry and academia, Johns actively collaborates through her interdisciplinary Catching Carbon Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), and her professional practice, Woodhouse Studio.
A TMU alumnus, Johns is now empowering the next generation of architectural science students. She brings real-world projects to the classroom and mentors students on their journey to becoming conscientious and unbiased leaders in the field. A member of the education subcommittee for the Ontario Building Envelope Council, Johns is dedicated to helping architecture and building science students make their climate-focused research and design work a reality.
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A TMU alumnus, Johns is now empowering the next generation of architectural science students. She brings real-world projects to the classroom and mentors students on their journey to becoming conscientious and unbiased leaders in the field. A member of the education subcommittee for the Ontario Building Envelope Council, Johns is dedicated to helping architecture and building science students make their climate-focused research and design work a reality.
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