All those with OAA status can register for free to attend this year’s International Architectural Roundtable, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Innovations in Adaptive Reuse,” at The Buildings Show. The event takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Wednesday, December 4 from 8 to 10 am.

Space is extremely limited, and you should register as soon as possible if you’re interested in attending. To get your promo code, click here.

Adaptive reuse offers a way to eliminate waste, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce embodied carbon by reusing existing structures. Beyond its environmental impact, this approach positively influences social, cultural, and economic aspects across various building types, from housing to cultural spaces.

This year's International Architectural Roundtable, co-sponsored by the OAA, will explore strategies for adaptive reuse around the world, focusing on balancing the preservation of architectural heritage with modern needs. It will feature a welcome by OAA President Settimo Vilardi, and will be moderated by architectural writer and critic, Adele Weder. The panellists are:

• Andrew Lee (SOM, United States, Canada);
• Aziza Chaouni (Aziza Chaouni Projects, Morocco);
• Wonne Ickz (Productora, Mexico);
• Philip Evans (ERA Architects, Canada); and
• Marcela Steinbachová (Skupina, Czechia).

The roundtable helps kick off The Buildings Show, which brings together architects and other design/construction/real estate professionals from around the world to Toronto, December 4 to 6. In addition, there are dozens of architectural-focused Continuing Education sessions throughout the event, exploring topics ranging from AI’s impact on design to acoustics and biophilia, 3D-printed concrete, supertall case studies, and building information modelling (BIM). Find out more at https://informaconnect.com/the-buildings-show.