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

Can the city spend smarter on its ‘social’ infrastructure?

Last week, news broke about the City of Ottawa’s $10.8 billion infrastructure gap. This gap is not a surprise. Nor is it a complete picture…

July 15, 2025

Keeping Public Buildings Truly Public

Recent news of new security measures at Ottawa City Hall has sparked mixed reactions and important questions about how we design and use public space….

July 4, 2025

Ottawa’s controversial evening parking proposal generates mixed reactions in ByWard Market

Ottawa is exploring changes to evening parking in busy districts like the ByWard Market, aiming to manage demand and improve accessibility. The proposal has stirred…

May 23, 2025

Canada Needs an Architecture Policy

Why do so many of our buildings feel generic, forgettable even when they’re brand new? In Canada, design excellence keeps getting sidelined by a procurement…

May 15, 2025