2016 RAIC Fellows

Each year, The College of Fellows of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) bestows Fellowship in recognition of outstanding achievement. Among 2016’s 41 new…

April 29, 2016

Urbanism: how public transit is shaping our city

All across Canada, city planners are working towards more livable communities with the goal of providing residents with increasing opportunities for a better quality of…

April 22, 2016

Project spotlight: 360 Lofts

The 360 Lofts Condominium brings sophisticated and contemporary architecture to the urban-Ottawa Byward Market neighbourhood. Located at 360 Cumberland Avenue, between York and George Streets,…

April 14, 2016

Serene, pristine, modern’: St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church a landmark for Ontario architects

Article in CBC News written by Toon Dreessen. ‘Serene, pristine, modern’: St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church a landmark for Ontario architects | CBC News The recognition…

April 7, 2016

Creating secure environments

Every type of building, whether in a commercial, residential, or a secure environment, must meet specific standards to ensure the structure can meet safety requirements…

April 1, 2016

Be an informed consumer

Recently, I’ve been involved in a number of conversations on Twitter relating to unhappy buyers of new homes and their dissatisfaction with the design and…

March 22, 2016