The best prfessor I ever had.Highly devoted to taeching and his students.

The class was well organized and I learned a lot of material that helped me in years to come.

He is not only an outstanding Prof., but a friend and a mentor.He cares about his students and was very well prepared.His lectures are life lessons.

excellent

great teacher... very nice guy

Professor Friedman is a fantastic professor who cares about his students, is a great mentor and friend. He is very knowledgeable, has great experience, and a great teacher.

He is an great professor!

1- Professor Friedman is an excellent teacher. He has a deep knowledge on the issues of affordable housing. Dedicated and accessible, Friedman is always open to new ideas and challenges. With a big heart, he is generous and spares no effort to help their students.

Hard worker, Professor Friedman holds a contagious charisma that motivates us to go beyond. It is has a rich and unique understanding of the issues of affordable housing. Always motivated Professor Friedman takes his work seriously, creating new opportunities for his students in the field of architecture and urbanism. He is a great guy!!!

He is one of the best teachers of McGill University!

If you want to know more about affordable housing. Go talk to Professor Friedman. He is one of the people who know more about the subject in North America!

I had the opportunity to be Prof. Friedman student for almost 6 years. I owe him my deepest gratitude for his patience, motivation, enthusiasm, and immense knowledge during the time I spent at McGill SOA. Prof. Freidman assisted me above and beyond my research activities, adding to my experience in teaching, as well as professional practice.

I highly recommend Professor Friedman's sustainability course as it helped me gain a better understanding of green architecture. In addition, his enthusiasm and positive energy is contagious! A really great professor and lecturer.

He is a great guy! I recommend his classes if you want to learn more about affordable housing and green design applied to architecture and urban planning!

Professeur Friedman est un excellent professeur. Il a une connaissance approfondie sur les questions de logement abordable et la conception ?cologique appliqu?e ? l'architecture et de l'urbanisme! D?di? et accessible, Friedman est toujours ouvert ? de nouvelles id?es et de d?fis. Je recommande ses classes!

Excellent teacher!

Excellent !

Very helpful professor! always available to ask questions and very dedicated to his students. I strongly recommend him as a studio prof, he has been at McGill for a long time and for good reason. On the top, he has a very good heart, and is very generous with his time.

Professor Friedman was a great professor. For a very technical class like OMB, he managed to make the course content much more interesting as well as gave much of his time to help out his students during their assignments and projects. He was a great help for one of the first mandatory classes in architecture.

Wonderful, inspiring professor--a realist and an optimist on environmental issues--who can energize a class with his exciting lecturing style. One of my favorite courses at Mcgill. Hope you draw the same inspiration from the course that I did!

A fantastic class. Avi is very personable and incredibly engaging on his topic. I highly suggest it to anyone in McGill Architecture or interested in construction. One of the few classes offered that actually goes into real world construction techniques.

A great teacher, very generous with his time and passionate by his subject. I recommend this class to whoever wants to learn about the technical aspect of architecture.

Avi is a very warm, welcoming professor. He works to engage all of his students. He's always willing to talk with students outside of class to answer questions, share insights, provide advice. One of the kindest professors I've had , with incredible real-world experience.

Avi is an excellent teacher and mentor. His lectures are very informative and to the point. He is always willing to meet and talk whether it's about course work or not. One of the professors at McGill SoA who has had the greatest impact on the industry - practicing architects in affordable housing refer to his work all the time.

Professor Friedman has been a fantastic, dedicated, empathetic and inspiring mentor to me for over 5 years. My experience at the McGill SOA contains him as an integral part. Professor Friedman is an asset to McGill and I highly recommend him and his classes.

Professor Avi Friedman was my supervisor during my master's study in McGill University. He is the most responsible professor I've met here. Without his kind help, I cannot finish my report and study as I did. Super recommend Professor Friedman to those who want to pursue academic career in McGill University.

Professor Friedman has a contagious good energy that motivates his students. His lectures are very interesting and to the point; if you want to learn about affordable housing, he is THE man. He is always there for his students and creates amazing new opportunities for them. Professor Friedman is an excellent teacher and a great man!

He is a prof who sincerely cares about his students and their futures. His passion for architecture is inspirational. He also brings to the classroom advice and insight that is applicable in the real world, which is something that rarely occurs in a school of architecture. All in all, his class was one of the best studios I've taken in my 3.5 years

He is a very nice and respectful and punctual professor. Very knowledgeable and expert in his field.

The most respectful and punctual professor I have ever seen. He is very kind and helpful and I strongly suggest everyone to take at list one course of him.

Prof. Friedman's course, which examines building assembly from a technical perspective, is the only of its kind at MSOA. He taught us to be sharp , precise, and innovative. Take his course very seriously! The best architects design the best details, and the knowledge Prof. Friedman shares is invaluable to that process.

Avis guidance was instrumental in helping me complete an award winning research project. He provided me the direction, support, motivation, and patience to produce a research paper that I am very proud of. You can count on him to keep you on course, on schedule, and on point as you complete this important part of the UD & H M. Arch. curriculum.

Professor Friedman is a very informed, engaging and above all, supportive teacher. His class, Sustainable Residential Development, tackles a diverse array of considerations in creating an efficient, effective and resilient community. He was always available and enthusiastic to talk to students about their ideas and gave very constructive feedback.

Avi is a good professor to take for studio. Under his guidance you will end up with a good project for your portfolio and will be pushed to explore structure, environmental implementation. He is invested in his students future and will help if you need assistance in finding a job, help with studio or a reference letter. He is there for his students

Avi is a wonderful professor. He is very kind and supportive, and gives constructive advice concerning my report. I am really thankful to his help and consideration. He also encourage me to do a valuable research for myself.

Avi Friedman is the professor any student would love to have. He encourages us to study what we love studying and to make our best. He believes in its students and most importantly , never gives up on them. He is always there to cheers us up. However , also ready to place the tough necessary comment when needed to make us move forward.

When giving a seminar, Prof. Avi Friedman keeps the interest in his students by conducting an active dialogue and thus making them think and participate. Prof. Avi Friedman is well organized and attentive to students needs. His continuous optimism and support as my supervisor have been essential for me, it motivated me to carry out the final work.

Prof. Friedman brought in some really interesting guest lecturers and also brought the class on an excursion to Benny Farms. This, along with his lectures, created an environment in the class which encouraged participation and stimulating discussion. If this sounds appealing to you, I would definitely suggest taking this course!

I could write much more, but here's a top 3! 1) He experiments with conventional class structures to incentivize critical thinking and participation, and it works very, very well. 2) He is reliably available for the highest-quality, insightful advice. 3) He has a rare gift for communicating complex info enthusiastically and engagingly.

Great prof. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable especially when it comes to sustainability and housing. Would recommend him to everyone!

Extremely enthusiastic. Very passionate about his course and his students

Very enthusiastic and positive. Always willing to help and give feedback.

Very well structured studio. Gives feedback of progression every week through desk critiques and pin up presentations. Enthusiastic and optimistic, encourages to push ideas.

He offers great internship possibilities that can actually bring you into the world of professional architecture. He is passionate and enthusiastic towards his work and his students like few other professors. His truly seeks innovation in architecture and will show you just that, in the most unpretentious, comprehensive and humane way.

I've been wanting to take an architecture class the whole time I've been at McGill. ARCH 517 is amaazing. He cares less about testing you on information/memorization and wants you to be inspired, explore your creative side in sustainable residential development and be able to APPLY it in the future. Overall an amazing professor/person.

Thinking outside of the box and being ready to be inspired and to inspire others is the only way to succeed in this class. Prof. Friedman loves experiential learning! Very good lecturer and cares about students' success. Highly recommend it, will bring new perspective on sustainability.

With a great pleasure, I would like to write that he is an amazing teacher. His lectures were always interesting and well structured, with lots of examples of how things can be done in the most creative way in architecture and design. In addition, Prof. Friedman is a wonderful, positive person who can inspire his students.

I would highly recommend Professor Friedman for an architecture studio course (ARCH304) and his OMB course (ARCH240). He gives great lectures on many important topics and he cares about the success of his students. His studio is very well structured and by the end of the semester you will end up with a well-developed and innovative project.

Professor Friedman is an exceptional professor, who is well organized and extremely helpful when it comes to creating innovative and sustainable projects for Arch 304. His enthusiastic and optimistic attitude towards architecture in OMB - Arch 240 encourages involvement in class and new ideas.

Professor Friedman is very good professor, who is well organized, systematic and very polite. His lectures are well structured, easy and understandable. His works are inspiring. He appreciate new projects and innovations. He cares for his students and gives good feedback. The best thing is, he is very helpful and responsive as a teacher.

Organization of Building Materials is one of the most interesting classes offered in the second year of architectural studies. It offers insight into the practical working aspects of Architecture. Most importantly, it teaches vital AutoCAD skills which helps in getting an internship for that summer.

Professor Freidman is probably one of the most caring studio professors in the undergraduate McGill program. He is genuinely passionate about what you create and actively looking for ways to help develop your ideas. Sometimes it almost seemed that Professor Freidman was more excited than I was about my own project!

Will always push you to improve your project and always open to creative ideas. Definitely has a lot of passion towards innovations in the built environment.

Professor Friedman is a nice, erudite and humble gentleman, who will give you the best lectures and feedbacks. This course is also interesting and inspiring for architecture students.

Professor Freidman will always give you the most constructive advice and useful materials. He respects every project and shows his appreciations which could help students to build confidence in such an abstract discipline. I feel so lucky to get the chance to study with him and I really appreciate the clear schedules he made for each week. Awesome!

I am very grateful to have been Professor Friedman's student. He is not only passionate about architecture itself but also strives to give students a memorable learning experience. He encourages pragmatic design, which is very useful when applying for a job. However, he also encourages any idea that challenges conventions. I highly recommend him!

He will always find the value in a project and he creates a dynamic in the studio which motivates students to work hard. His course is well organized allowing students to explore various subjects ranging from large scale studies to the design of details. His passion for architecture transpires through his expertise in environmental design.

Professor Friedman really challenged the class and definitely inspired a lot of us to create exceptional projects. I was really impressed by his passion for sustainability and the practicality of a lot of the designs he showed us. He also made time for students outside of class and was really helpful with any questions.

He will always be there for his students if needed. He is also really supportive.

You gonna learn a lot about sustainability development all around the world. Professor Avi gives tons of examples of each topic. For the amount of work, there are two papers to write on sustainability in this course in group of two or three. However, you get to choose the topic!

Avi is a wonderful prof. As a studio prof, he really cares about the success of his students. He makes time to meet with every project team each week to give them individualized feedback. He is one of the most organized profs I have had and has a clear guideline for each phase of your project. It really helps in staying on top of your work.

Avi is a great professor. Very knowledgeable and passionate about sustainability and affordable housing. Always available for his students.

Prof. Friedman is an extremely kind and enthusiastic lecturer. Brings up many interesting concepts on sustainable living and very approachable. Would recommend!

Very good Professor. The class consists of lectures, given by Avi every week, on the building process depending the materials used. You'll also have to do 2 projects in teams, one of which is the exploration of construction drawings and the other one is the creation of a tile. Both in relation to studio. The outline is clear and followed carefully.

Amazing instructor. This is the most structured and clear studio I've had by far, and one of the most demanding but rewarding. You have to produce and present every Tuesday, and on Thursday you have long personal meeting with Avi. It is in teams of 2. At the end, this studio will provide a very complete project, which is a good preparation for U3

Avi is an amazing instructor who cares a lot about his students. He always finds ways to inspire through his lectures and truly gives valuable comments which really help to develop the project. The instructions are clear and as long as you work hard and deliver what is needed, you will get a good grade. I would definitely choose this prof again.

Professor Friedman is an inspiring and enthusiastic professor. His genuine interest in your project guides you with valuable comments that help develop your project. He helps you towards a completed project that is conceptually rich and visually pleasing. From the beginning of the term, you will get a clear outline of expectations and deadlines.

One of the best professors I've had at McGill. Avi is very accessible and cares a lot about his students. He's at the top of his field, and his lectures challenge you to think differently. I would absolutely take a course with him again.

I took Design and Construction II with Professor Avi Freedman. Great studio and great prof! Avi is very organised and hands out a weekly schedule and gives clear submission guidelines (very fair grading). The hard amount of work you put into your project is recognised and appreciated. He truly cares for the project and future of his students.

Great lectures that help you complete architectural drawings for the midterm project. Switched to online mid-semester, but the transition went smoothly and the final project was a great essay which I enjoyed writing very much. Work consistently, do your best and you'll be sure to get a good grade. I definitely recommend the professor and course!

The studio class is always a tough class so expect to work hard. This hard work will pay off with Professor Avi. He is a great professor who is in up to date with current methods of design and has experience outside of academics. He is very enthusiastic and passionate about the design his students present. It was a pleasure working with him!

Professor Friedman is very knowledgeable and always has very organized lectures, making it enjoyable for students to learn the theory presented. He is always available if you have questions and makes it a priority that students understand the content (whether related to the lectures or the assignments). I highly applaud him and his teaching!

The best professor I've had at McGill. So intelligent and just listening to him talk about housing and cities is fascinating. Fair grader and I enjoy that the class is focused on open-ended projects rather than tests. I wish I could take him for more classes.

The first real architectural studio I took in Mcgill. Amazing studio and amazing prof! Pro. Avi is very organized and gives us a clear weekly plan and submission instructions. We learn a lot and it is a very good pre-course for later on studios. He truly gives his warm and kind care to every student. Don't worry, it is very fairly graded.

Truly the best professor I have ever had. He is extremely caring and will go above and beyond to make all students feel included and comfortable. His lectures are funny and insightful and he's a joy to listen to. He is incredibly intelligent and has worked on so many projects. The coursework is very engaging and fun, but not stressful.

He's amazing and I wish I could take his class again. He's brilliant, has a wealth of experience in the field, and is very caring about every single student. It was the only course I've ever taken where I never stressed about it while learning so much. He's a gem and we have to protect him at all costs.

This was a fun class to just go to and listen to without constantly having the thought in the back of your mind that the info you are learning will be on a test. For the whole term, there are only two assignments that are done in teams and that are given well in advance, letting students fit the work into their schedules. I recommend.

Avi is a fantastic prof, great lecturer and is always so kind and helpful. The course was pretty easy to manage, all grades are dependent on group assignments. Would definitely recommend if housing interests you!

Great class! Definitely recommend. Lectures are repetitive and surface level. If you really want to learn in depth about this topic, you won't get that from Avi. His requirements for projects are vague but looks for certain things - check in at office hours and you'll do well.

Great professor, extremely kind and knowledgeable. He knew the material extremely well, and was so happy to teach it to us, it was impossible not to follow and actively participate. He really was a great person as well, it was shocking how quick he got to know the students. Highly recommend this class as a complementary/elective.

Amazing prof, 100% recommend! For studio, he provides great feedback and really pushes your project forward. He is very knowledgable, always available to help, and provides weekly schedules that create a comprehensive project. His Innovative Housing class is eye opening. He provides great references of trends in housing that inspire you.

He helps push your concept forward and keeps you on track with a weekly schedule for drawings. Always available if you have any questions about your project! He also takes the time to discuss how your design can be best presented.

He is one of the most knowledgeable professors I have ever met. His ability to communicate complicated concepts approachable and excitingly significantly enhances the learning process. His passion for the topic is contagious, and his knowledge increased my comprehension and rekindled my enthusiasm for the subject.

Absolutely amazing class! Took it as an undergrad majoring in Urban Studies and was a bit apprehensive because of it being an upper-year course, but Prof. Friedman's lectures were easy to follow, super interesting, and great starting points for me in developing an interest in ecological sustainability in architecture and planning. 100% recommend!

*ARCH 406 Design and Construction 4 He is one of the most caring and knowledgeable professors I have encountered during my undergrad at McGill. He takes his time with each of his groups, consistently providing great feedback making you feel like he really wants you and your project to succeed. I highly recommend choosing Avi as a studio instructor!

Professor Avi's ARCH 517 course stands out for its systematic approach to sustainable design. Avi's expertise, reflected in clear slides and well-structured content, fosters innovation. His supportive nature encourages creativity, while detailed feedback ensures improvement.highly recommend this course for anyone interested in sustainable design.

ARCH 304 Studio offers a comprehensive architecture learning journey from design to construction details, demanding hard work but offering immense rewards. Professor Avi's support and expertise in sustainable design are invaluable. His guidance has greatly improved my skills and understanding. Overall, a rigorous yet rewarding experience.

Prof is nice/interesting but I didn't find any of the concepts to be revolutionary, which surprised me as an undergrad student. He's sweet and willing to talk about ideas and assignments. No exams, just two group essays and presentations. I think the class ambiance was nice but a bit slow-paced, I've fallen asleep more times than i can count

Professor Avi's class is a gem - his expertise and contagious passion make the content engaging. The open-ended projects and detailed feedback allow for genuine learning. Unstuck study was a game-changer for study prep.

One of the most engaging courses I've taken. Avi teaches with passion, always connecting architecture to real-world impact. He truly cares about his students, encourages curiosity, and makes every class feel meaningful. His grading is very fair — the scheme is clear from the start, and he rewards effort, improvement, and thoughtful work.

An amazing studio experience. Avi is knowledgeable, kind, and truly on your team. He pushes you to explore ideas and grow as a designer while creating a calm, motivating atmosphere. You feel supported, inspired, and proud of the work you produce with his guidance. I couldn't recommend his studio course more!

Avi is a great professor who is always there for his students. He shares his wisdom in course lectures and pushes students to explore innovative ideas and concepts. He brings a warm and welcoming environment to studio. I would definitely take his course again!

I'm so grateful Avi was my final bachelors studio professor. The project we developed for his class was by far my favourite of my entire degree. His excitement for the practice is so contagious and only pushed us to strive for more innovative ways to design. He was an incredibly warm, eloquent and knowledgeable professor. Highly recommend!