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The OAA Celebrates Ontario Architecture with MPPs at Queen’s Park

Building Dec 16, 2019

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.At the December 10 event, the OAA underscored the importance of architects and…

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OAA Announces SHIFT 2019 Event

Building Oct 31, 2019

On Wednesday, November 6 members of the architecture profession—from emerging students to experienced practitioners will present thought-provoking projects as part of the OAA’s inaugural SHIFT Challenge program.The SHIFT Architecture…

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OAA Celebrates World Architecture Day’s “Housing for All” Theme

Building Oct 4, 2019

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 globe.The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) traditionally celebrates…

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The OAA Opens Submissions for its 2020 Conference

Building Aug 2, 2019

The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has opened submissions for Continuing Education (ConEd) sessions at the 2020 OAA conference.From May 27 to 29, 2020, the interdisciplinary conference, titled Shifting Paradigms, will bring…

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Independent Report Addresses Housing Affordability in Ontario

Building Apr 2, 2019

According to the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), “housing affordability is a significant issue, affecting millions of Ontarians. Whether homes are rented or owned, subsidized or not, the current lack of affordability impacts…

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Kathleen Kurtin Named OAA President for 2019

Building Mar 18, 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.“I wanted to give back to the profession,” she says. “Architecture has…

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OAA Submits Recommendations to Fix the Site Plan Approval Process

Building Mar 13, 2019

The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has submitted a targeted set of recommendations to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, aimed at bringing consistency and transparency to the Site Plan Approval (SPA) process. Prior…

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Entries sought for OAA’s first ever SHIFT Architecture Challenge

Building Jan 8, 2019

Launched last year, the SHIFT Architecture Challenge is a new Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) program created to highlight the distinct contribution architects and architectural thinking bring to addressing key societal issues. It…

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‘Energy Compass’ energy benchmarking and reporting tool releases to the market

Building Nov 6, 2018

A team led by RWDI and including the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and Toronto’s Architect 2030 District have developed Compass, an energy benchmarking tool, which is launching this week in Toronto.The Energy Compass tool…

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OAA unveils new biannual SHIFT Architectural Challenge

Building Oct 1, 2018

The SHIFT Architecture Challenge is a new Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) program created to highlight the distinct contribution architects and architectural thinking bring to addressing key societal issues. It aims to showcase the…

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