The economic case for retrofitting buildings

Article from the Globe & Mail written by Toon Dreessen. The economic case for retrofitting buildings This column is part of Globe Careers’ Leadership Lab…

February 27, 2017

Smarter buildings can help Canada hit its climate goals

Article from the Huffington Post written by Toon Dreessen – Committed to cultivating a dialogue with the public about the value of architecture to society….

January 3, 2017

Project: synapcity

Synapcity Toon Dreessen, President of Ottawa’s Architects DCA and Synapcity alumni presented his design to residents, bringing to life their co-created vision for their home.

January 2, 2017

Time flies

Originally published in OAA Perspectives Winter 2016/2017 on page 6.  TIME FLIES. THERE IS NO time like the present. A good time was had by all. Ahead…

December 18, 2016

Architecture vs. entertainment

Originally published in OAA Perspectives Fall 2016 on page 8. AS ALWAYS, IT SEEMS THAT the deadline for submission of this quarterly message comes tight…

October 24, 2016

Why bother?

Originally published in OAA Perspectives Summer 2016 on page 6. A FEW WEEKS BEFORE WRITING this, I was in Vancouver with colleagues from across the…

July 25, 2016