Meet RIBAL
Prospective Engineer. Builder. Author. Philanthropist.
Ribal Zebian is an author, founder, engineering student, and community builder focused on practical systems that improve how people live, build, and move forward. He is the founder of Generous Homes and the creator of MicroCity, a modular housing and deployment model built around simplified construction, low-cost transport, and scalable community implementation. Ribal believes leadership should come from people willing to build real solutions — not just talk about them.
Known for designing and building a full-scale wooden Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, writing extensively on housing and system reform, and developing real-world housing concepts backed by land, logistics, and implementation planning, Ribal has built a public reputation around turning ambitious ideas into tangible work. His focus is not only on housing units themselves, but on the broader systems behind affordability, deployment, and long-term community stability.
Growing up in a family of twelve siblings, he learned early the importance of responsibility, resilience, teamwork, and perseverance. He now brings that same mindset to engineering, public leadership, and the challenges facing London’s future.
Ribal’s work and leadership have been recognized both regionally and nationally.
Recognitions & Achievements
-
Schulich Leader Scholar ($120,000)
-
Governor General’s Academic Medal recipient
-
Founder of Generous Homes
-
Creator of MicroCity, a modular housing and deployment concept
-
Author of two books, including a long-form work on the housing system and practical reform
-
Designed and built a full-scale wooden Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
-
Featured by CBC News, CTV News, London Free Press, and Virgin Radio
Building ideas. Building solutions. Building the future.
A Bold Vision. Real Solutions
Housing program
Temporary housing assistance for residents who lose employment and cannot cover rent, providing stability while they secure new work.
Community Safety
Support stronger neighborhood safety through making sure people have a place to reside.
Infrastructure & Roads
Prioritize repairing roads, improving traffic flow, upgrading infrastructure, and planning responsible growth to support a safer, more efficient city.
Transparent Local Government
Ensure open decision-making, clear communication, and responsible spending so residents know how tax dollars are used and voices heard.
Solution Modular reinvented
Promise & Progress Report
This report provides a transparent overview of the commitments made to residents and the progress being achieved. It allows the public to track policy goals, implementation milestones, and the ongoing work to strengthen the city.
100-Day Progress Report
“ The Best Way to Predict London's Future is to BUILD NOW ”
Ribal Zebian
Top Coverage on RIBAL ZEBIAN
Ribal Zebian developed a modular housing prototype and plans to live in it for a year to test its potential as an affordable housing solution.
Ribal Zebian built the award-winning wooden Mercedes-Benz G-Class replica that helped earn a $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship and was later displayed at Mercedes-Benz London.
Award-winning London student Ribal Zebian donates his wooden G-Class replica to the London Children’s Museum after rejecting $15,000 cash offer.