Meet our team of green architects and designers in Toronto, ON

Our team of Green Architects and Designers specializes in creating Healthy Green Homes & Green Offices filled with light & fresh air. Contact our Green Architects and Designers at The Architect Builders Collaborative Inc., to enquire about our Green Home Design & Energy Efficient Home Renovation Services in Toronto.

Architect
Daniel Hall, O.A.A.

As a licensed Carpenter and Architect, Daniel brings a unique perspective from his 15 years hands-on experience building prior to 19 years and counting in architecture. He has a deep rapport with builders and is adept at drawing on the knowledge and skills of the tradespeople that will be building your new premises.

Like all of the team at TABC, Daniel is passionate about green design. He will advise you on the best approaches, materials, and decisions to ensure that your finished offices are healthy, welcoming spaces, keeping in mind the impact on budget and schedule.
Senior Design Associate
Fred Thompson,
M.R.A.I.C., Professor Emeritus

Fred Thompson has designed a wide variety of buildings and taught student s of architecture on 4 continents. His portfolio of built works include: Offices, Medical clinics, Bakery and Restaurants, Apartment buildings, single family housing, and a Japanese Temple.

Over the course of his 40 year career, Fred has designed buildings in Canada, Sweden, Finland, England, Australia, Thailand, and Japan. Many of his local projects have involved the restoration and adaptative re-use of century old masonry buildings. His innovative work in the village of Elora provided a new tourist destination with the creation of the boardwalk along the Grand River gorge. By excavating the old foundations of the Mill street buildings, a entire new stretch of retail and commercial spaces were created with unique access from the boardwalk.
Senior Designer
Salvador Altamirano, B.Arch.

With a combination of over 12 years of experience in architectural design in Canada and Mexico. Salvador's design skills, construction knowledge, project experience, and aesthetic sensibility will ensure that your project will meet all your needs in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

Salvador has worked on many residential, commercial, and healthcare projects. He has experience working in office interior projects including some highly visible designs for BBVA Bancomer bank in Mexico, the Ontario Association of Architects Head Office retrofit and interior offices renovation, and the Japanese Cultural Centre exhibition hall among others.
Senior Designer
Aisha Melodie Hassan, B.Arch., T.M.M.O.B.

Aisha brings an intuitive design approach to the TABC team by bridging her knowledge in Geomancy, Energetic Earth Healing & Anthroposophy with her expertise in sustainable & healthy building design. She has a firm belief that green design has the capacity to transform our living environments and heal our Earth.

As a licensed architect in Turkey with over 17 years of international design experience on a wide range of projects including a housing community constructed with straw-bale and stone walls using natural clays and lime plasters, Aisha can guide you through an engaging design process that opens up new possibilities for bringing vitality & sustainability to your home or office space.

In addition to practicing in the field, Aisha taught architecture and environmental control/ sustainable systems courses for several years at a University in Izmir, Turkey.
Architectural Technologist
Greg Papp, B.A., B. Arch [Tech]

Greg has worked as a Technologist with TABC Inc since 2012. In addition to his technical assistance with the preparation of construction documents, Greg is heading up the team that offers audits and design assistance with retro-fitting existing buildings to be more accessible.

As a member of the Standards Development Committee For the Built Environment and the subsequent Technical Advisory Committee, Greg helped establish the principles and regulations that will usher in a more inclusive barrier free Ontario over the next few years. He draws on insights gained from his committee work, and his own experiences, to transcend the minimum barrier-free requirements when addressing accessibility challenges in our designs.
Co-op Architectural Technologist
Siqi Cao

A soon-to-be graduate of the Architectural Technology Co-op Program at Sheridan College with a bachelor's degree in Construction Management Tianjing Chengjian University in China, Siqi is an enthusiastic student who offers a strong technical background in drafting and 3D modeling to our team.

Her work experience as a CAD technician with an exposure to coordination with project managers and carpenters has enriched her ability to assist with a cohesive and efficient project execution.

Siqi looks forward to learning more from her co-workers and enhance her professional skills.
Junior Architectural Designer - Currently on Sabbatical
Hannah Spasov, B.Arch

Hannah has recently returned to the University Of Waterloo School of Architecture to pursue her studies towards a professional Masters Of Architecture.

Throughout her time studying, she has had the opportunity to work around the world in countries such as the Netherlands and Italy and has gained experience with several residential, commercial, and educational projects.

Her work with The Architect Builders Collaborative includes green residential design, developing laneway housing prototypes, and work on a Haliburton lodge.
Co-op Architectural Science Student
Kim-Marie Degenkolb

Kim is a German-born designer and problem-solver with a passion for environmentally responsible design. Having grown up in Germany, Kim has been exposed to both North American and European Architecture education and practice.

She is currently an Architectural Science Co-op student from Ryerson University, where she has gained a great amount of knowledge in building science and sustainable design.

Kim is supporting The Architect Builders Collaborative with her design, drafting, and rendering skills in various laneway housing projects as well as with the exploration of a shift to modular design. She is eager to continue exploring new building technologies to contribute to a greener future.
Architectural Technologist & BIM Manager
Gabe Szombathelyi, M.Sc

Gabe moved from Europe to join TABC in early 2020. With a background in Architectural Technology and a Master’s degree in Sustainable Building he brings green concepts to life through building science led detailed design. Gabe has a particular interest in building performance and passive design strategies.

Having worked for a major architectural software company he also looks after TABC’s BIM process and ensures that we use our software in the most efficient way. As the office’s IT guru he’s also responsible for keeping our computers running.
Assistant Marketing Administrator
Alex Forsyth

Toronto-born singer songwriter, Alex began working with TABC this spring as a video editor and office assistant administrator. Having recently graduated from Seneca College’s Independent Songwriting and Performance program, Alex is very grateful for the opportunity to enhance her digital and organizational skills while working with TABC.

Since joining the company, Alex has transitioned from working mainly in administration, to assisting TABC’s marketing team in managing the company’s social media platforms, promotion releases, and client management.

As an independent musician running her own brand and business, Alex uses her graphic and social media knowledge to support TABC’s team, and is excited to continue learning, and supporting TABC the best she can.