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Something exciting is happening in Oliver, one of Edmonton’s oldest and densest neighbourhoods. At just under 2 square kilometers in size, this community…

In cities, colour is everywhere. Buildings show off their contours with contrasting pops of colour, while public spaces come to life with art installations,…

In late September, jurors Omar Gandhi, Claire Weisz, and Michael Heeney gathered in Toronto to review the submissions to the 2023 Canadian Architect Awards…

Toronto’s Koffler Centre for the Arts is currently presenting a small but powerful exhibition on The Synagogue at Babyn Yar. Designed by Swiss architect…

In late October, hundreds gathered by The Ring at Montreal’s Place Ville Marie’s to commemorate the life of landscape architect Claude Cormier, who died at…

In early 2023, the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and Canadian Architect partnered to refresh and update the Canadian Architectural Practices…

Net Fee per Full Time Equivalent (NF/FTE) and Operating Profit Margin (OPM) can provide valuable insights into your practice’s fiscal health. 

In a rapidly changing and complex world, architecture has increasingly become a difficult business. We are facing pressure from clients to do more and charge…

Every architectural firm is founded for a reason. Industry peers or spouses decide to partner in business. An entrepreneurial architect decides to venture on…

The hyper adoption of remote work remains one of the most significant impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. Often expressed as days-per-week employees are…

Six years ago, I wrote an article for Canadian Architect entitled Because it’s 2017: Gender Diversity in Canada’s Architectural Profession (see CA, Jan 2017).…

In the ever-evolving landscape of architecture, the key to success lies not only in designing high-quality buildings, but also in nurturing a talented workforce…