A home fit for a prime minister

24 Sussex: saving, conserving, renovating and deep energy retrofit would create a lasting, sustainable home for the Prime Minister and their family, showcasing Canada’s commitment…

April 14, 2026

A home fit for a prime minister

24 Sussex: saving, conserving, renovating and deep energy retrofit would create a lasting, sustainable home for the Prime Minister and their family, showcasing Canada’s commitment…

April 14, 2026

Ottawa is one of Canada’s most liveable cities, with little help from the city

The Globe and Mail recently declared Ottawa the Most Livable “major” city in Canada. But the top spot is mostly thanks to the NCC. Ottawa…

March 12, 2026

A look at the many risks of Lansdowne 2.0

Ottawa is facing a major infrastructure deficit. Past generations have built parks, libraries, community centres and pools, investing tax dollars in social infrastructure that we…

November 4, 2025

A floating sauna on the Ottawa River? The NCC wants to build one

Toon Dreessen, president of Architects DCA, was mentioned in the CBC article, applauding the NCC’s vision to finally bring energy back to the riverfront. Instead…

September 2, 2025

Royal Architecture Institute of Canada needs to better advocate for design, culture, and the future of our profession

Architecture is political. This has been said many times, and it remains true. Architects, of course, believe that what we do matters. But when talking…

August 19, 2025

I’m an Architect and this is what Mayor Chow and Toronto are getting wrong about laneway homes

No one denies that there is a housing crisis, whether it is for affordable housing or housing affordability, we need more housing built that is…

August 12, 2025