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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…