John Brown

John Brown, co-author of the book What's Wrong With This House?, is a registered architect and principal of Housebrand, a Calgary, Alberta based design and construction firm. John is also a Professor of Architecture at the University of Calgary, and a co-founder of the Slow Home Movement, an international advocacy group committed to increasing the design quality in North America's housing market. Through the website, Slow Home Studio, John offers video residential design tips, books, and online design courses for homeowners wanting to improve the design and sustainability of their home. In 2003 he received the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Award of Excellence for Innovation. In 2009 he received a Leadership Award from Residential Architect Magazine in recognition of his work to increase public awareness about the value of design.