November 6, 2026

Carol Phillips talks housing and modern methods of construction on CBC

For World Architecture Day PEI, MTA Partner Carol Phillips presented a talk in Charlottetown on this year's theme: "Housing is a Human Right. Build It."

The public event was covered by CBC's Mainstreet PEI with Mitch Cormier, who interviewed Carol about affordable housing, modern methods of construction, and context-driven design.

We're in an exciting new time. Things have to change because we understand, as architects and designers, that buildings represent 40% of the carbon emissions in the atmosphere. The whole methodology has to change, the materials we use have to change, so why don't we lean into the moment?

Listen to the full interview here.