Where’s the profession of architecture headed

Frank Cunha III of I Love My Architect interviewed Toon Dreessen of Architects DCA.

January 19, 2018

Canadian architecture needs the support of a national policy

Article in the Globe & Mail written by Toon Dreessen. Canadian architecture needs the support of a national policy An architecture policy sets an aspirational…

January 4, 2018

Modern Ottawa offices changing how companies work

“We are seeing office environments where there is dedicated space for collaboration, for whiteboard sessions, for cafes and for interactive space,” says Toon Dreessen, president…

December 15, 2017

DCA monthly round-up: the urban realm

It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks for me, from conferences to speaking engagements and everything in between. Travelling from Ottawa to Toronto and “virtually”…

November 23, 2017

Buying better buildings: how governments should hire architects

Buying better buildings: How governments should hire architects Procurement is the process used by large organizations such as governments to buy goods and services. There…

November 14, 2017

Ontario condo buyers grapple with monthly fees amid slow rollout of new rules

Ontario condo buyers grapple with monthly fees amid slow rollout of new rules When Joe Byer bought a condo in a 24-storey downtown building in…

September 17, 2017