Against a backdrop of climate change, inflation, and armed conflict, the global energy system is undergoing change and facing scrutiny. As stated by the United Nations, buildings must be heated, lit...
The Building Code Commission (the Commission) has revealed that it is seeking applications for new part-time Members, offering an opportunity for qualified individuals to help resolve technical...
As Building Code changes are brought into force, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) provides updates so those in the design and construction industry, as well as the public, can be...
Submit Your Expression of Interest by October 16 Volunteers are important to the work of the OAA, with a diversity of voices, opinions, skills, and knowledge critical to the decision-making...
Toronto’s eastern waterfront will get its first public library branch. The project is part of the Quayside development and follows approval from Toronto City Council. The City of Toronto, Toronto...
Niagara Falls City Council has approved the Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre project, clearing the way for a new multi-use recreation facility designed for the growing community while preserving...
CSA Group has a public consultation open until July 20, 2026, for CSA S478:26, Durability in Buildings (New Edition), which includes: fundamental durability requirements for the design of a...
For decades, Canadian public procurement has been an architectural bête noire. In 2026, the broad problems are well-established. Across the country, municipalities, provinces and the federal...
Canada ranks among the least affordable housing markets in the developed world, trailing the United States and the United Kingdom, according to a new report released today by the Frontier Centre for...
Located in 14 communities across Ontario, the Local Architectural Societies are the regional chapters of the OAA, providing opportunities for dialogue between the OAA, local members of the...