As we continue to cope with a global pandemic, an even greater challenge—the climate emergency—needs attention and creative approaches. The Ontario Association of Architects is currently looking for presenters for its 2022 OAA Conference, "Inspiring Climate Action," which takes place in Toronto at the Beanfield Centre from May 11 to 13, 2022.
Our planet faces unimaginable disaster. Buildings new and old must be resilient not only in the face of quickly changing climate patterns and disasters, but also in terms of carbon and energy efficiency. The time for talking and planning has passed—we now need action!
The 2022 OAA Conference will showcase creative ideas and sustainable projects that explore architectural thinking applied to the climate crisis, seeking a wide range of perspectives from diverse experts within the architecture profession and beyond. Are you interested in sharing your insight and expertise with others in the profession? Individuals and organizations are invited to submit a brief outline of their proposed session. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, November 16. To apply, click on the button below (Presenters should be aware their sessions may be livestreamed and/or recorded for a second virtual showing.)
Submission Deadline: November 16, 2021
Questions? OAAContinuingEducation@oaa.on.ca
Who attends Conference?
Members of Ontario's architecture profession attend the yearly Conference to help fulfil their professional accreditation/education requirements. It also serves as a networking opportunity to connect with colleagues and leaders in the design community. Conference events and seminars are also open to members of the public.
Registrants/attendees at the OAA Conference include established leaders in architecture and design, as well as emerging talents and students and intern architects on the path to licensure. OAA members comprise Architects and Licensed Technologists OAA whose practices design and produce documents indicating how a building and its interiors are to be constructed, and review the actual construction to ensure quality and adherence to codes and budget. These buildings range from churches, schools, offices, and homes to public institutions, including low-rise and high-rise structures.
In addition to the overall theme of “Inspiring Climate Action,” areas of interest include:
- architectural design;
- heritage building restoration and adaptive reuse;
- equity, diversity, and inclusion;
- Indigenous architecture;
- financial literacy and business;
- sustainable design, energy, resilience, and climate stability;
- management of practices, projects, and risk;
- Ontario and national building codes; and
- legal Issues and legislation related to architectural practice and the construction industry.
To learn about previous Conferences, click here. You can also see special events and Continuing Education sessions from the 2021 Virtual Conference on the OAA’s YouTube page.
If you are interested in being a sponsor at Conference, click here.