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OAA Podcast - New Episode!
Have you checked out OAA 's podcast, Architecturally Speaking ? In the newest episode, host Ryan Schwartz dives into the intricate world of hospital design with expert Robin Snell, a director at Parkin Architects. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare architecture, Robin shares his insights on the complexities of designing hospitals and their profound impact on health and wellness.
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Join Us for Our FREE Virtual Session
Mark your calendars! The Ontario Association of Architects kicks off registration for the Conference with a special FREE virtual Keynote - Larry Beasley on Tuesday, March 18, 1:00 pm to set the stage for this year's theme, Reshaping Communities. 
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2025 Conference Registration Opens on March 18
The OAA Conference is coming to the nation’s capital! The May 14–16 event, Reshaping Communities, will feature new conversations about how places shape people’s behaviour and how a changing built environment can effectively respond to and reflect societal changes. Registration kicks off on March 18, right after the virtual Keynote event.
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Licensing Changes
Recently introduced amendments to the province’s fair registration practices legislation mean new rules that affect the path to becoming licensed as an architect in Ontario.

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OAA ConEd Webinar Series

The OAA's Continuing Education Webinar series is live and offered weekly— sessions run on most Thursdays from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm with closed-captioning.

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

This portal provides key links and references to the OAA’s equity, diversity, and inclusion work and includes relevant news, events, and reports.

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Climate Action

The climate change emergency's far reaching effects have positioned it as one of the defining global challenges today. Find tools, resources, and more related to climate action in the architecture profession.

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Contracts for Professional Services

The OAA offers access to a suite of free, downloadable standardized contracts to make it easier for architectural professionals and their clients or consultants to enter into fair, balanced business relationships.

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About the OAA

Learn more about the Ontario Association of Architects’ vision, mission, Strategic plan and priorities to better understand its goals and approaches.

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Are you looking to work with an Architect? Find a Certificate of Practice holder that can offer architectural services to the public in Ontario.

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Liu Jiakun Wins 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize
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Chinese architect and writer Liu Jiakun has been named as the winner of the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize, becoming the 48th annual laureate of the profession’s most coveted award. Celebrated for...

Architects Wanted: Inspire Sustainability and Earn OAA ConEd Hour...
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No. 9 The Culture of Sustainability, which empowers youth to build sustainable communities, is offering architects in Hamilton, Toronto, Kingston, and Ottawa a chance to inspire the next generation...

2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards Open for Entries
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The 2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards mark the program's 35th anniversary, celebrating excellence in urban design and its pivotal role in shaping Toronto’s beauty, functionality, and livability...

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Stephanie is a senior researcher at the Life Cycle Lab at the University of Washington. Her work investigates the interaction between the natural and constructed environment, including embodied...

On Tuesday, March 18, from 1 to 2 pm, join other members of Ontario’s architecture profession for the FREE virtual OAA Keynote. Hear internationally acclaimed urban planner Larry Beasley share...

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OAA Contract Suite

Did you know the OAA offers free contracts for its members and the general public? These downloadable standardized contracts make it easier for all to enter into fair, balanced business relationships.

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Events Calendar

Check out our events calendar for a wide array of online and in-person events. Also submit an event using our online form.

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BLOAAG

Check out the OAA BLOAAg, an inclusive space for member engagement and OAA features.

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