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…

March 30, 2020

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…

March 30, 2020

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…

February 7, 2020

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…

January 28, 2020

Eliminating eyesores

How Ottawa can address its empty and abandoned buildings Apathy is costing our communities Vacant and derelict buildings tear holes in our communities. They harm…

November 29, 2019

Canada’s broken procurement system is a threat to the public interest

We have a problem with procurement. Procurement is the way public institutions such as governments purchase professional services and materials. It starts with a request…

November 23, 2019