Emilie Savoie
interdisciplinary engineer (in-training), environmentalist & photographer
hi, i’m em
je suis fière acadienne, with roots in the Northwest Territories, now based in Vancouver, BC.
i’m an engineer-in-training, environmentalist, and photographer. my work has taken me across different places and disciplines, from expedition guiding and photography to engineering, sustainability, heritage preservation, and community climate initiatives.
this website brings together my work, research, and some of the experiences that have shaped my career.
photography
spending time in some of the world’s more fragile places has shaped the way i see things. photography became a way to document the landscapes, wildlife, and people i’ve encountered along the way.
these experiences have also influenced my work as an engineer and environmentalist. seeing these places firsthand has given me a greater appreciation for what we stand to lose.
below is a selection of ten photographs from my travels.
projects & publications
i’m interested in how engineering can take direction from ecosystems and biodiversity, and how the spaces we create can better reflect the people who inhabit them.
i believe there’s value in working with what already exists rather than always starting anew. this is part of what draws me to old buildings, salvaged materials, and the stories they hold.