Accessibility remains an increasingly important topic in architecture given Canada’s aging population and the awareness that everyone benefits from an environment meeting the needs of people with...
According to the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) Policy Position Paper on Accessibility in Buildings, the term “accessibility” encompasses several characteristics that ensure...
Parking structures can be standalone or part of multi-use buildings. They have some unique attributes that are different from those of an office building. One of the fundamental differences is there...
In late spring 2022, the Ministry of Municipal Housing and Affairs (MMAH) announced interim amendments to the 2012 Ontario Building Code that are scheduled to come into effect. One specific...