Awards: the echo chamber of the mainstream

In Layman’s Terms (A Non-Architect’s Point of View) It feels like we’re perpetually in awards season. There’s always some group patting themselves on the back….

April 17, 2019

Accessibility in the Built Environment | CBC Ottawa Morning

On Monday, March 11 2019, the Honorable David Onley former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, slammed the Province of Ontario for failing to reach accessibility goals….

April 10, 2019

Conference characters

A layman’s view (not an architect) For those of you who have never been to a conference, I would recommend you experience it at least…

April 3, 2019

The common sink: a layman’s view (not an architect)

There’s a concept in economics called the tragedy of the commons which states that without external controls, people will act in their own self-interest to…

March 27, 2019

Diving in

Last year we had a unique opportunity and took to chance to dive right in. A local hotel had been having trouble with their pool…

March 20, 2019

Making intensification work in Ottawa

Making intensification work in Ottawa More people living on less land means less sprawl. However, when poorly designed or located in inappropriate areas, infill development…

March 13, 2019