Blogs
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….
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.
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…
Ottawa Hospital – a compromise solution at best
Having watched the debate on the NCC’s deliberations for site selection of the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus, the news last week that Site 12, formerly…
The way we weave
When we talk about food, shelter and clothing, we generally mean these three to be separate things, and, to be one thing: our basic needs….
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…