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Canadian non-profit OpenBuilding has unveiled OBJECTIVE TEUI 3.0, a ground-breaking tool designed to transform energy performance across the building industry. Supported in part by the OAA, OBJECTIVE...

The OAA’s governing Council met in Toronto on Thursday, September 19, 2024 to discuss a variety of topics related to the Association and the architecture profession. It received updates on OAA...

The Policy and Government Relations (PGR) service area of the OAA has had a busy start to 2024. Working collaboratively with other service areas, PGR staff has been closely monitoring the ongoing...

The Policy and Government Relations (PGR) service area of the OAA has had a busy second half of 2023. Working collaboratively with other service areas, PGR staff closely monitored the continuing...

The OAA remains committed to ensuring its members have the education and resources needed to incorporate climate-stable design approaches in both new construction and renovation. Building on the...

New Tool to Calculate TEUI and TEDI, Support Awards Submissions The climate change emergency's far-reaching effects have positioned it as one of the defining global challenges today. The OAA remain...

As part of its ongoing series, the OAA hosted a special free webinar for all those with OAA status last month. In “TEUI 2.0: An OAA Effort to Bring Clarity to Energy and Carbon Metrics,” architect...

As part of its ongoing series, on September 28, the OAA is hosting a special free webinar for all those with OAA status. In “TEUI 2.0: An OAA Effort to Bring Clarity to Energy and Carbon Metrics...

The OAA recently launched the new TEUI 2.0 which calculates the Total Energy Use Intensity (TEUI) and Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) of a project. Intended for Part 3 buildings, it offers...

The Ontario Association of Architects has launched a new building energy usage calculator designed for use by both Ontario architects and the general public. The new Total Energy Usage Intensity...