Blogs
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…
“Five Big Moves” of Ottawa’s new Official Plan
City staff should be congratulated for setting an ambitious goal with the “Five Big Moves” of Ottawa’s new Official Plan. These are, indeed, big moves…
Volunteering and advocacy
Two weeks ago at the OAA Annual General Meeting, Heather Dubbeldam, OAA, FRAIC, was awarded the G. Randy Roberts Service Award. This award celebrates an…