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2024 Conference Program

 

 

You can DOWNLOAD the Conference Schedule-At-a-Glance or see below for the full Conference details. Filter by Session Type or Date to refine your results. You can also search by keyword.

(Please note certain sessions qualify for the Climate Action requirement for the Continuing Education Program cycle ending in June.)

Also, be sure to check out the map of the Niagara Falls Convention Centre which also lists the locations for the main Conference events, so you are prepared in advance!

Check out the Niagara Falls tourism website to explore things to do while you're in Niagara. Also, check out the events and theatre & shows taking place while you are there!


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Qualifies for Climate Action Continuing Education credits Note: A current passport is required for this experiential learning session. 9 ConEd Learning Hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. As an...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 p.m. Is it indeed a great idea for sustainability to have a forest on the facade? How do we create innovative collective housing in timber? And can we...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 p.m. Today, isolation and financial struggles have become ubiquitous. To maintain ever‐shrinking rental spaces with ever‐increasing costs, so many...

4 ConEd Learning Hours 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Embark on a half-day exploration of architectural innovation and design excellence at two of Niagara's premier wineries: Pearl Morrisette and Redstone...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 p.m. Natural environments in healthcare design are thought to promote health. However, empirical research in long‐term care (LTC) has been limited and the...

4 ConEd Learning Hours 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Embark on a transformative journey through the realms of architectural innovation and historical preservation at the Niagara Parks Power Station and the...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 p.m. Join this session to learn about a recent student townhouse case study completed in 2023 by Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. The team...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 p.m. This session offers a comparison of 16 recent affordable housing projects and the impact that starting with an existing building can play in...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:15 p.m. Access to clean drinking water in Indigenous reserves is vulnerable. Despite continued efforts and negotiations in developing water infrastructure...

2.0 ConEd Learning Hours 10:45 a.m. ‐ 12:45 p.m.  It’s been 12 years since Ontario has adopted a new Building Code. After a lot of anticipation, the 2024 Building Code was finally released on...

 This session requires attendees to bring sketchpads and drawing pencils. 4.0 ConEd Learning Hours 1:30 p.m. ‐ 5:30 p.m. Once we were all children, and we loved to draw. It might have been as...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 2:00 p.m.‐ 3:30 p.m. This presentation delves into the immense possibilities of a strong social media presence for architects. With captivating anecdotes and industry...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 2:00 p.m.‐ 3:30 p.m. In the United States and Europe, “Care Farm” has been referred to the therapeutic use of farm activities to promote human health, social inclusion, and...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 2:00 p.m.‐ 3:30 p.m. Strategic planning plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of architectural firms, especially when it comes to creating equitable, diverse, and...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 2:00 p.m.‐ 3:30 p.m. Aquatic and arena facilities are among the highest energy‐consumers of all building types due to the large public spaces and high occupant loads that...

3 ConEd Learning Hours 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Join us for a half-day immersive experience of the Welland Canal, a marvel of engineering and a testament to human ingenuity. This session is designed to...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 2:00 p.m.‐ 3:30 p.m. Consolidated Housing Master Plan (CHMP) was commissioned by Niagara Regional Housing (NRH); one of many initiatives under Niagara Region’s broader...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 2:00 p.m.‐ 3:30 p.m. Toronto is at a tipping point. In the past 80 years, the city has transformed from a post‐Victorian manufacturing town to a global city powered by...

1.5 ConEd Learning Hours 4:00 p.m. ‐ 5:30 p.m. Indigenous people have a strong connection to the Land, as she is our Mother Earth. It reflects our language, our traditional teachings and values, and...

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