Canada’s North is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, and thus northern communities and infrastructure must deal with effects that include changing temperatures and precipitation patterns...
The OAA provides licensed members with free viewing access to a collection of CSA standards, including all standards referenced in the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), Ontario’s Building Code...
The Fire Industry Education Resource Organization (F.I.E.R.O.) has opened submissions for the 2025 Fire Facilities Design Awards Program. Celebrating its 19th year, the program honours excellence in...
Changes in the National Building Code (NBC) in 2020 laid the foundation for the rise of taller timber buildings, and the market has responded. According to a Natural Resources Canada (NRC) 2021...
Explore how architecture firms can tackle industry challenges via strategic human resources initiatives. Janet Candido’s op-ed for Canadian Architect aims to address critical issues like an aging...
CSA Standards Access Program: Top 10 Most Accessed Documents in the Collection CSA Standards are an important reference tool for licensed OAA members to ensure design meets building code...
The OAA’s governing Council met on December 1 to discuss a landscape design competition for the Headquarters, the 2024 budgets, Committee appointments, public outreach, and items related to the...
Volunteers play a vital role in the work of the OAA, with a diversity of perspectives, expertise, skills, and knowledge critical to the decision-making process. The OAA is currently welcoming...
Exploring Bidding and Permits The fifth instalment of this series in Practice Advisory highlights existing OAA resources in the Practice Advisory Knowledge Base that address common themes and issues...