Ontario Association of Architects Launches New Logo and Website
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) unveiled its new Leo Burnett Canada designed logo and new website during a special online launch earlier this week.…
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The OAA announces theme for the SHIFT 2021 Challenge
The OAA announced the theme for its second biennial SHIFT Challenge as resiliency. The organization challenges entrants to explore the intersection of…
OAQ, OAA, AIBC, AAA issue COVID-19 guides for architects
Provincial and territorial architecture associations are issuing guidelines to their members on working during the coronavirus crisis.
The OAQ has worked…
What architects need from government to make it through COVID-19
Running a small business isn’t easy at the best of times. Payroll comes every two weeks. Rent and utility bills come every month. Tax submissions come every…
ConEd cycle extended, provincial conferences canceled
The OAA, AAA and OAQ have extended the current Continuing Education (ConEd) cycle by six months to December 31, 2020. Their decision was made in coordination…
Ontario Association of Architects Reveals Design Excellence Awards Finalists
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has announced the 20 finalists for the OAA Design Excellence Awards. This year’s short-listed projects include…
The OAA Celebrates Ontario Architecture with MPPs at Queen’s Park
The OAA celebrated this year’s World Architecture Day with its fourth annual visit to Queen’s Park, hosting a reception with Members of Provincial Parliament.…
OAA Announces SHIFT 2019 Event
On Wednesday, November 6, members of the architecture profession—from emerging students to experienced practitioners—will present thought-provoking projects…
The OAA Wraps Up Headquarters Building Renewal
The OAA’s Don Mills Headquarters was designed by Toronto architect Ruth Cawker, winner of a 1989 province-wide design competition. It had been built to the…
OAA Celebrates World Architecture Day’s “Housing for All” Theme
On Monday, October 7, the 2019 World Architecture Day will take place with events and initiatives — focused on a “Housing for All” theme — occurring around the…
The OAA Opens Submissions for its 2020 Conference
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has opened submissions for Continuing Education (ConEd) sessions at the 2020 OAA conference. From May 27 to…
Architects Must Remember to Recognize the Value in Themselves
One of the perks of being the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) president is visiting many of this year’s graduates who will be the future of the…
On Parenting, Architecture and Equity
I continue to marvel at the number of my peers whose children have also gone on to pursue architecture as a profession. In my own case, I probably should…
OAA releases report on addressing housing affordability through design
Housing affordability is a significant issue, affecting millions of Ontarians. Whether homes are rented or owned, subsidized or not, the current lack of…
SHIFT 2019 Challenge selections announced
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is pleased to announce the selected projects for the first-ever SHIFT 2019 Infrastructure/Architecture Challenge.…
Kathleen Kurtin Named OAA President for 2019
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is pleased to announce the election of Kathleen Kurtin, OAA, MRAIC, to serve as OAA President for a one-year term.…