Who We Are

Mission Statement

Our mission is to center and elevate human health in environmental design through research, education, and biotechnology.

Vision Statement

Biotecture Inc. strives to be Canada’s recognized knowledge and innovation leader in designing for human health and all abilities.

A note from our Founder:

A traumatic event initiated my metaphoric journey to amalgamate my leadership skills, design talents, and business acumen through design and architecture.  On June 11, 2009 while I was vacationing alone abroad, inebriated men with loaded weapons stormed my hotel.  I jumped three storeys out my hotel window onto concrete to escape gunfire. 

My subsequent rehabilitation and healing in four very different hospitals led me to realize the importance of architecture and design in mental and physical health and informs many of my professional goals.  Perseverance through subsequent physical and mental health challenges – such as my visible and invisible disabilities – provides me with a unique understanding of human factors in design. 

While volunteering within architecture during my degree, I realized that designing for health has copious opportunities for innovation, advocacy, and change.  At the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s national conference in Ottawa in 2017, I learned that there are approximately 84,000 chemicals used in conventional building materials in North America and less than 1% of those have been tested for counter interactivity.  Through observation, personal experience, and serving the City of Edmonton on the Edmonton Design Committee made me recognize that “accessible design” is often bare minimum and not as functional as it should be. Having a background in healthcare, this led me to champion these issues through my leadership roles and ultimately found Biotecture Inc. to affect change.

As a student with disabilities, I have become painfully aware of the poor and ableist design of funding structures available for Canadian students.  I am committed to supporting learners through our scholarship program to help alleviate financial stress and empower innovative mindsets to help solve our greatest challenges.

At Biotecture Inc., we are constantly innovating and evolving. Check us out on LinkedIn and Instagram to stay updated with the latest!

Thank you for your interest in Biotecture Inc. and for visiting our website today!

-Mindy Tindall, Founder & CEO

We are committed to advocacy and innovation with purpose, prioritizing sustainable solutions and empowering communities. Our focus is on creating lasting impact, pushing boundaries, and fostering collaboration to drive meaningful change for a more equitable future.

Our Values

These values guide our daily work and show up in everything we do toward achieving our mission.

Vision: We envision a future where human-centered design transforms environments that nurture well-being and innovation.

Sustainability: We are committed to creating solutions that protect the planet and promote long-term resilience in both built and natural environments.

Novelty: We embrace innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of design and technology to create solutions.

Compassion: Our work is driven by empathy and a deep commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities.

Empowerment: We strive to empower people through education and inclusivity that enables independence, comfort, and accessibility for all.

Creativity: We foster a culture of imagination and ingenuity, where bold ideas become transformative realities.

Walking the Talk

  • We have taken Unbounce’s Pay Up for Progress Pledge to prioritize pay parity.

  • We are proud to be working on the Rainbow Registered Accreditation Program for 2SLGBTQI+ Friendly Spaces by Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC).

  • We took the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge pledge to support diversity across Canada and improve equity. The 50-30 Challenge aspires to two goals:

    1. Gender parity (50% women/non-binary individuals) on Canadian boards and/or in senior management

    2. Significant representation (30%) on Canadian boards and/or senior management of members of other equity-deserving groups