Jerry Hacker

Jerry is a both a registered architect (OAA) and a vibrant academic. In practice, Jerry has worked on housing, public spaces, libraries, zoos, coffee shops, industrial projects as well as furniture. His architectural practice hACT, works to find ways to help people build in responsible and anticipatory ways. Through these experiences, Jerry developed a deep respect for the comprehensive and necessary interface between design intention, architectural technology, construction and environmental stewardship: A fertile ground where theory informs practice and practice informs theory. Together with Professor Boyle, Jerry has led a MITACS entitled  Reimagining Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DfMA) for Housing in the Architectural Design Process, working with industry partner Advanced Building Innovation Company (ABIC), Ottawa's leading-edge automated housing manufacturer. This project examines the software and processes in DfMA in the construction industry and its intersection with standard architectural design processes. The duo is also working on a retrofit glazing solution with one of Ottawa's leading architecture firms in partnership with an advanced technology glazing manufacturer.