Ontario Association of Architects

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE AND REGISTRATION COMMITTEE! Submit Your Indication of Interest by TODAY, October 17, 2025 Volunteers are important to the work of the OAA, with a diversity of voices, opinions, skills, and knowledge critical to the decision-making process. For more info, visit: https://lnkd.in/dNybMmt8

Join the OAA Continuing Education Webinar on, ‘Discover Toronto’s Eco Roof Incentive Program’ October 23rd, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Toronto's Eco-Roof Incentive Program offers incentives up to $100,000 for green roof projects and $50,000 for cool roof projects. All existing homes and buildings are eligible and some new buildings. Join the webinar to learn more about eligibility, how to apply, the benefits of eco-roofs and get inspired by past projects. In this webinar you will gain insight on: · The technical difference between green roofs and cool roofs · The benefits of green roofs and cool roofs Sign up by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eHaCJWx9 #OAA #OAAContinuingEducation #OAAWebinar #architects #greenroof #community #design #climateaction #education #architecture #ConEd  

Join the OAA Continuing Education Webinar on, ‘Professional Responsibility under Municipal Renovictions By-Laws OAA members save 50% on registration! October 30th, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Intended to address concerns about bad-faith "renovictions," bylaws adopted in Hamilton and Toronto (and proposed in a number of other Ontario municipalities) require landlords to obtain additional licensing when seeking building permits for repairs and renovations that require tenants to vacate. This webinar will address the role of architects and engineers under these bylaws, including potential risks involved in completing declarations for this process, as well as the broader social, legal, and political contexts that influence housing stability in Ontario. In this webinar you will gain insight on: · Learn about the Municipal Renoviction bylaw model adopted in Hamilton and Toronto · Understand the role of architects and engineer as classes of “qualified persons” within the Hamilton and Toronto bylaws Sign up by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/ek-zHTxw #OAA #OAAContinuingEducation #OAAWebinar #architects #renoviction #community #design  #education #architecture #ConEd #bylaws

Register for the OAA Continuing Education Webinar on, ‘Discover Toronto’s Eco Roof Incentive Program’ October 23rd, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Toronto's Eco-Roof Incentive Program offers incentives up to $100,000 for green roof projects and $50,000 for cool roof projects. All existing homes and buildings are eligible and some new buildings. Join the webinar to learn more about eligibility, how to apply, the benefits of eco-roofs and get inspired by past projects. In this webinar you will gain insight on: · The technical difference between green roofs and cool roofs · The benefits of green roofs and cool roofs Sign up by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eHaCJWx9 #OAA #OAAContinuingEducation #OAAWebinar #architects #greenroof #community #design #climateaction #education #architecture #ConEd  

Join the OAA Continuing Education Webinar on, ‘Being the “Consultant” under Ontario’s Revised Construction Act’ November 6th, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Lots of information is being shared about the latest changes to the Construction Act. This presentation will cover the PRACTICAL implications of the 2018 AND 2024 changes from the perspective of a payment certifier/owner's advisor. We will look at this in the context of both a traditional project and a construction management project structure.  In this webinar you will gain insight on: · Being able to implement the annual release of holdback on projects · Being able to identify gaps in the legislation and use the best practice when confronted with a situation where the Act is unclear or silent Sign up by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/g4BNRYQD #OAA #OAAContinuingEducation #OAAWebinar #architects #constructionact #design #education #architecture #ConEd  

Join the OAA Continuing Education Webinar on, ‘Discover Toronto’s Eco Roof Incentive Program’ October 23rd, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Toronto's Eco-Roof Incentive Program offers incentives up to $100,000 for green roof projects and $50,000 for cool roof projects. All existing homes and buildings are eligible and some new buildings. Join the webinar to learn more about eligibility, how to apply, the benefits of eco-roofs and get inspired by past projects. In this webinar you will gain insight on: · The technical difference between green roofs and cool roofs · The benefits of green roofs and cool roofs Sign up by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eHaCJWx9 #OAA #OAAContinuingEducation #OAAWebinar #architects #greenroof #community #design #climateaction #education #architecture #ConEd  

Join the OAA Continuing Education Webinar on, ‘Professional Responsibility under Municipal Renovictions By-Laws' October 30th, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Intended to address concerns about bad-faith "renovictions," bylaws adopted in Hamilton and Toronto (and proposed in a number of other Ontario municipalities) require landlords to obtain additional licensing when seeking building permits for repairs and renovations that require tenants to vacate. This webinar will address the role of architects and engineers under these bylaws, including potential risks involved in completing declarations for this process, as well as the broader social, legal, and political contexts that influence housing stability in Ontario. In this webinar you will gain insight on: · Learn about the Municipal Renoviction bylaw model adopted in Hamilton and Toronto · Understand the role of architects and engineer as classes of “qualified persons” within the Hamilton and Toronto bylaws Sign up by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/ek-zHTxw #OAA #OAAContinuingEducation #OAAWebinar #architects #renoviction #community #design  #education #architecture #ConEd #bylaws

Consultation on Proposed Code Changes on Occupancy Permits Linked to Deferred Development Charges As reported in CodeNews 369, the Province is proposing changes to occupancy permit requirements under the Building Code for deferred development charges for residential buildings. Builders who defer development charges would be required to obtain an occupancy permit, which may be withheld until payment is confirmed. You can read the proposed changes on Ontario's Regulatory Registry and submit comments until October 17. For more info, visit: https://lnkd.in/eZZ6bJnS

Join the OAA Continuing Education Webinar on, ‘Professional Responsibility under Municipal Renovictions By-Laws' October 30th, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Intended to address concerns about bad-faith "renovictions," bylaws adopted in Hamilton and Toronto (and proposed in a number of other Ontario municipalities) require landlords to obtain additional licensing when seeking building permits for repairs and renovations that require tenants to vacate. This webinar will address the role of architects and engineers under these bylaws, including potential risks involved in completing declarations for this process, as well as the broader social, legal, and political contexts that influence housing stability in Ontario. In this webinar you will gain insight on: · Learn about the Municipal Renoviction bylaw model adopted in Hamilton and Toronto · Understand the role of architects and engineer as classes of “qualified persons” within the Hamilton and Toronto bylaws Sign up by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/ek-zHTxw #OAA #OAAContinuingEducation #OAAWebinar #architects #renoviction #community #design  #education #architecture #ConEd #bylaws

Join the OAA Continuing Education Webinar on, ‘Discover Toronto’s Eco Roof Incentive Program’ October 23rd, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Toronto's Eco-Roof Incentive Program offers incentives up to $100,000 for green roof projects and $50,000 for cool roof projects. All existing homes and buildings are eligible and some new buildings. Join the webinar to learn more about eligibility, how to apply, the benefits of eco-roofs and get inspired by past projects. In this webinar you will gain insight on: · The technical difference between green roofs and cool roofs · The benefits of green roofs and cool roofs Sign up by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eHaCJWx9 #OAA #OAAContinuingEducation #OAAWebinar #architects #greenroof #community #design #climateaction #education #architecture #ConEd