Holding on to heritage: revitalizing our communities by repurposing abandoned buildings

Last fall, the City of Ottawa, like many other cities, declared a #ClimateEmergency. We’ve also declared a #HousingEmergency. We need to restore, conserve, adapt and…

April 15, 2020

Straying from the path: how COVID-19 will change the design of our cities.

It’s been a tough few weeks for all of us. Small businesses are struggling and our traditional, walkable main streets are void of the pedestrian…

March 30, 2020

Building forward: what architects need from government to make it through COVID-19

Running a small business isn’t easy at the best of times. Payroll comes every two weeks. Rent and utility bills come every month. Tax submissions…

March 30, 2020

Finding creative expression through architecture

I began my employment here at Architects DCA about 8 months ago and I was asked to write my first blog about myself and what…

February 7, 2020

Plan. Do. Check. Act. – How an ISO 9001 Certification means quality

If you’re in business, you’re likely already doing this in your line of work. ISO 9001 Certification gives us a framework for making sure that…

January 28, 2020

Are our roofs a wasted resource?

I have occasionally worked on high floors in office buildings, which means I get to see the roofs below me. I have memories of the…

November 14, 2019