Transforming Birthspace: A Global Colloquium by SMARTlab alum Dr Doreen Balabanoff

A gathering of interdisciplinary, international experts. A global movement towards healthier, more supportive environments for childbirth. A project focused on reimagining the spaces and places for this deeply meaningful life experience.

Exhibition - Open Space Gallery, 49 McCaul St. Oct 24 - Nov 10

Colloquium gathering - OCADU Waterfront - Oct 25-27 Participants can purchase tickets for the conference through this URL: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/transforming-birthspace-a-global-colloquium-tickets-1485593703759?aff=oddtdtcreator

Over the past five years, Professor Emerita Doreen Balabanoff,  MArch, PhD (Environmental Design, Design for Health, Inclusive Design) has been leading an international SSHRC-funded research project focused on design of the spaces and places for birth, entitled Transformational Change for Birth Environment Design. The project leaders state: The goal of the project is to inform and inspire architects, designers, and policy/planning people about better design for birth spaces and places. The project has relevance for women and their infants and families all across the world. If you are interested, please visit www.transformingbirthspace.com for more information.