Inge is an Associate Professor at UBC SALA and founding Principal at AIR studio, an internationally awarded research-in-practice architecture design firm. As a Passive House trained professional, Inge’s practice is centered on inclusion, health and wellbeing of people and planet. Over the last 20 years, Inge’s focus on housing has ranged from multi-generational to purpose-built housing. From her German practice, she brings two decades of experience in missing middle and single-egress buildings to her Canadian projects. She recently participated in the CMHC Housing Supply Challenge and conducted studies for the City of Vancouver, investigating single-stair buildings within the Canadian context. She is a frequent consultant to cities and community-based organizations on these topics.
Inge’s academic research investigates social issues arising through the mismatch between people and the spaces they inhabit. Her work responds to how we can meaningfully create home for people regardless of age, ability, or demographics. She is dedicated to bringing the Baugruppe/Citizen Developer model to Canada. To achieve this, she is currently developing a publication that examines community-built housing models globally, aiming to disseminate this valuable knowledge throughout Canada.