Dermot Sweeny

Biografía: Dermot, the President/Founder of Sweeny&Co Architects Inc., is a leading-edge City Builder, Innovative Architect and Urban Designer with a passion for sustainability. His focus on building design, urban design, urban economics, real estate development, and architectural heritage has resulted in award-winning projects that unlock great value for occupants and owners alike. Dermot's commitment to sustainability values health and wellness, resulting in facilities that dramatically reduce carbon footprints while exceeding occupant comfort, performance, and flexibility standards. He has worked on a diverse range of building typologies, from hospitality and retail to multi-unit residential, education, and contemporary workplaces, attracting high-profile clients such as Microsoft, TELUS, and RBC Financial Group. Dermot leverages expertise in real estate development, financial proforma analysis, and project management to add further insight on value creation for his clients. His focus on Smart Density and City Building has earned him trusted relationships with investors, tenants, and institutional clients. Dermot's upcoming projects, such as the new Business School and McLean Centre for Innovation at McMaster University and a confidential 1,000,000 Sq. Ft. life sciences project, showcase his expertise in institutional development, catering to the growing demands of life sciences, private sector healthcare, digital media, and technology sectors.