Signing off as OAA President

As they say, “all good things must come to an end” and this sentiment hits close to home for me this week. For the past…

January 19, 2017

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….

January 3, 2017

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.

January 2, 2017

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…

December 18, 2016

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…

December 5, 2016

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….

November 8, 2016