Photo by: Darcstudio New York City mandates private stormwater collection in most new developments. That almost always means underground reservoirs. Brooklyn’s Bergen project is an exception. The...
Over the past few years, a new type of building has cropped up around the world: the “climate center.” These education spaces range in use from academic centers to nonprofit research institutions and...
Local intern architect Michael Sirois, who recently earned a master’s degree from Laurentian University, has argued a hydroponic greenhouse should go on roof of the new arena/events centre slated to...
Design students from eight universities, including, for the first time, the University of Toronto, will develop concepts and renderings for the communities of Portland and South Portland in Maine to...
It’s the HVAC sector’s time to shine as policy-makers are increasingly focused on the transition from oil furnaces to electric heat pumps as Canada moves to decarbonize. To help ensure HVAC...
In an excerpt from her new book, Mattaforma founder and AZURE Human/Nature speaker Lindsey Wikstrom explores a nascent architectural revolution. By now, it’s a well-known fact: The built environment...
While Canadians often think of cars and heavy industry as the most significant contributors of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the buildings people live and work in should not be ignored. According to...
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 has introduced TEUI 2.0, a new and free Total Energy Usage Intensity calculator, representing a cutting-edge digital tool designed to assess energy performance. This innovative resource is...
Last year, OAA Council approved a new requirement for the mandatory 2022–2024 Continuing Education cycle, which ends on June 30, 2024. All licensed members must complete a minimum of two structured...