From October 24–28, 2025, OCAD University will host "Transforming Birthspace: A Global Colloquium," a groundbreaking event focused on reimagining birth environments worldwide. This conference, paired...
The 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings recognized Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) for its contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). In the newly...
The National Research Council Canada (NRC), in collaboration with the Federal Treasury Board and the Cement and Concrete Industries, is conducting a survey to explore barriers to the adoption of...
Are you a graduate student or recent graduate with a knack for graphics and passion for building science and sustainability? Interested in knowledge dissemination and helping proliferate best...
The OAA’s governing Council met in Niagara Falls on May 21 in order to discuss a variety of topics related to the Association and the architecture profession within the context of regulating for the...
Looking Back at the First Half of 2022 The OAA has had a busy first half of this year, especially with respect to Policy and Government Relations (PGR) work. From weighing in on multiple public...
Quality in Canada’s Built Environment: Roadmaps to Equity, Social Value, and Sustainability is a new research partnership for addressing the quality of public environments in urban spaces, buildings...
The Morwick Groundwater Research Centre (MGRC) at the University of Guelph has won an “Outstanding Project Award” from Learning By Design, which recognizes exceptional educational spaces through its...
News from the Latest Virtual Meeting Held by OAA Council OAA Council met virtually on Thursday, November 4 to review and approve various items related to the Association and the profession. This...
The Design Industry Advisory Committee (DIAC) has published “Design Impacts Framework,” a research paper demonstrating five critical impacts of design in placemaking. The resource explores the often...