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About the OAA

Founded in 1889, the Ontario Association of Architects protects the public interest by regulating the practice of architecture in the province. It licenses Architects and Licensed Technologists, upholds rigorous qualification standards, and supports continuous professional development to help ensure its members create safe, accessible, and functional buildings that meet the needs of sustainable, vibrant, and resilient communities.

 

OAA Directory

The OAA Directory lists Architects, Licensed Technologists, Interns, Students, and others affiliated with the OAA, along with any discipline history. Whether you are looking to confirm an individual’s status or seeking a practice to work on a project, click the button below.


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New Podcast Episode on Role of Inclusive Design in Modern Architecture
Check out the newest episode of Architecturally Speaking where we invite Ossie Airewele, Senior Associate at BDP Quadrangle, to explore the vital role of socially responsible and inclusive design.
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Council Election Nominations close on Oct.27
There are five seats up for election for Architects and one for a Licensed Technologist. Considering running? Check out  our current Councillors' Profiles to learn more.
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2026 OAA Awards - Call for Entries Now Open!
The OAA is now accepting submissions for its biennial OAA Awards program. These awards showcase the best in built projects by Ontario practices and achievements by architects.

Key Resources

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Continuing Education
Learn about the OAA's Continuing Education Program, as well as check out current learning opportunities.
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Information for the Public
The Public Resources page is a portal that makes it easy for anyone to learn more about how to get involved in the field of architecture.
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Practice Support 
Important reference material and services Architects and Licensed Technologists should have at their fingertips.
CONTINUING EDUCATION

Dates Day 1 & 2: Monday October 20 & Friday October 24, 2025 from 10am to 12pm (PT) each day Day 3 & 4: Monday October 27 & Friday October 31, 2025 from 10am to 12pm (PT) each...

Whether it’s a residential tower, a commercial plaza, or a new industrial facility, every development project is shaped—quite literally—by the ground beneath it. So how well do you really know what...

Don't miss a free Heat Pump Fundamentals training workshop specifically for Commercial Building Architect, Designers & Mechanical Engineers. What you'll learn: Electric heat pump applications...

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Managing Director, University ...

Practice Name: University of Toronto

Location: Toronto

Publish Date: 2025/Oct/16

Master Lecturer Position – Arc...

Practice Name: Laurentian University

Location: Sudbury

Publish Date: 2025/Oct/15

Project Manager

Practice Name: Turner Fleischer

Location: Toronto

Publish Date: 2025/Oct/09

Latest Events

“Blatantly dazzling, epic-scale filmmaking” – Variety “Hypnotic…goes beyond architecture to take us into the secret world of rocks and stones” – Deadline From A24 comes an extraordinary journey...

Whether it’s a residential tower, a commercial plaza, or a new industrial facility, every development project is shaped—quite literally—by the ground beneath it. So how well do you really know what...

Join the LSA for a screening of the film Secret Mall Apartment. Using a small, inexpensive Pentax camera, a group of Rhode Island artists secretly built and inhabited an apartment inside a...

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BlOAAg

Check out the OAA BlOAAg, a space for member engagement and features. We are currently featuring current Councillor profiles as Council Elections take place this fall.

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OAA Contract Suite

Did you know the OAA offers free contracts for its members and the general public? These downloadable standardized contracts make it easier for all to enter into fair, balanced business relationships.

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Events Calendar

Check out our events calendar for a wide array of online and in-person events. Also submit an event using our online form.

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