Henry Tsang

Dr. Henry Tsang is a Canadian architect, educator, and scholar whose work explores the relationship between architecture, health, well-being, and ageing societies. He is Chair and Associate Professor of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Centre for Architecture at Athabasca University, Canada’s Open University, where he advances research on human-centred, inclusive, and sustainable design. As Principal of Henry Tsang Architect, he has led award-winning projects and research initiatives that promote accessibility, dignity, social inclusion, and quality of life for diverse populations.

Tsang’s research focuses on healthcare environments, long-term care facilities, age-friendly communities, accessible housing, and healing spaces. His work examines how the built environment influences physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being, particularly for older adults and vulnerable populations. Through collaborations with governments, healthcare providers, community organizations, and industry partners, he has contributed to policy development, accessibility standards, and innovative design strategies that support healthy ageing and inclusive communities.

In 2026, Tsang was awarded the prestigious Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship, supporting his research on the architecture of care and healing environments. As a visiting professor at the Shibaura Institute of Technology's School of Architecture, he is conducting comparative research on healthcare architecture, therapeutic environments, and ageing societies, exploring how design can enhance health outcomes and quality of life. Previously, he also served as a visiting fellow at the University of Tokyo Institute of Social Science (2024–2025) and adjunct professor at Waseda University.

A graduate of McGill University, Tsang earned his Ph.D. in Healthcare Architecture from the University of Tokyo before practicing with Nihon Sekkei, where he contributed to major healthcare, institutional, and public projects across Asia and internationally.

His honours include the City of Calgary International Achievement Award, ASTech Regional Innovation Champion in Research Award, NACC Educator of the Year Award, Harvard University HPAIRx Best Speaker Award, Construction Canada Emerging Leader Award, and the Robert Fung International Award of Distinction. He is a Fellow of the RAIC and was named a CBC Calgary Asian Changemaker. Other leadership positions he currently holds include Councillor of the Alberta Association of Architects and Advisor to the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.