The 2026 OAA Conference took place on May 13 to 15, 2026 in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, with the theme of Collaboration Powering Innovation.
For members and by members. Share your stories, projects, and thoughts with your peers in the architecture profession.
Learn more about the OAA Awards and SHIFT Challenge programs.
Check out various learning opportunities available—including our new online Webinar Series.
2026/Sep/16
This online course is designed specifically for architects who own or operate small firms, providing practical, hands-on guidance for managing teams effectively while staying compliant with employment...
2026/Nov/11
TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Description As Toronto prepares to host six matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the city is seizing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine its global...
As reported in the OAA News, earlier this summer, the Ministry of Municipal Housing and Affairs (MMAH) made amendments to Ontario’s Building Code and the Building Code Act on topics such as...
This article updates and replaces an earlier Practice Advisory article, "Preparing for Possible Impacts of Tariffs on Projects," published in March 2025. As tariff measures, counter-tariffs, and...
CSA Standard S478, Durability in Buildings, establishes the minimum criteria and requirements for designing, constructing, and maintaining durable buildings. The standard is a key resource for...
2026/Sep/17
Toronto is one of North America's great transit cities, and nowhere is that clearer than along the Yonge Street corridor. This is a stretch where every subway stop has a development story attached to...
Comprising both elected architects and Lieutenant Governor-appointed representatives of the public, the governing Council of the OAA meets regularly, with Executive, Committee Chairs, and Association...
Join us for a dynamic event focused on advancing practical, achievable sustainability within organizations. Designed for professionals seeking to move initiatives from intention to implementation...