Olanrewaju Olusola is recently engaged by PMI in sub-Saharan Africa as Business Development Lead and Partner Success Manager for PMI-CP, to promote the gold-standard certification in the AEC industry, building a critical mass of certified construction professionals in all sectors of the built environment and across all stakeholders, that measure up to global standards. He led Creation Consult Inc. from 2002 to 2025, having been a Project Lead with Habitat Associates for upward of 14 years, executing various housing, urban development, and Real Estate projects North of the Niger. With 38 years in practice of environmental design, development and project management, he has a diverse range of professional experiences in key industry sectors, including being QC and Project Manager on the US Embassy NOX in Abuja, under the Overseas Building Operation of US Department of State, as well as iconic developmental projects in Nigeria.
• Pioneer President of AIA Sub-Saharan Africa 2024-2026 • Member of Global Practice Committee of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2024-2025 • Member of Professional Practice Commission of International Union of Architects (UIA) • Regional Director, UIA Architecture for All Work Programme • At-Large Director of AIA International, with oversight of Africa and South Asia.
Courses
The Architect’s Role in Advancing Sustainable Urbanization Worldwide
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 12-1pm ET
As cities across the globe face mounting pressures from rapid population growth, climate change, and resource scarcity, architects are uniquely positioned to lead the charge toward sustainable urbanization. This course examines how design professionals can go beyond traditional building design to shape resilient, inclusive, and ecologically sound urban environments. With a panel of experts sharing experience in master planning projects across Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East, the session will highlight how architects can serve as strategic partners in master planning, infrastructure integration, and cross-sector collaboration. Through real-world project insights, participants will gain a practical understanding of how to advocate for sustainable outcomes at both building and urban scales in vastly different cultural, climatic, and regulatory contexts.