Architects DCA

05/26/2026

“Better than nothing is a pretty low bar.”

Toon Dreessen spoke about civic ambition, public architecture, and why Ottawa needs to stop accepting “good enough” city-building.

What we build today becomes tomorrow’s heritage.

Watch here! 👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp85uCzn2EQ

05/22/2026

POV: you pull your boss over for a “big surprise” and it’s just CAD work again.

Not all surprises are good surprises 😉

05/15/2026

It has been a long time coming. Years of planning and design, years of construction, and now, floor by floor, it’s finally open. We couldn’t be more proud of the team it took to make this happen.

05/15/2026

https://www.ottawalookout.com/p/reimagining-carling?utm_source=www.ottawalookout.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=reimagining-carling&_bhlid=c3e846967cd3920ff491bab927476c747bcfeee9

Rio Can plans to build commercial instead of residential at Lincoln Fields as the city upgrades infrastructure to create a better Carling

05/06/2026

Dear diary: today the engineer said ‘no’. Rude.
- Just testing the limits. 😉

05/01/2026

Caelin Luey has officially received a Limited License from the Ontario Association of Architects, making her a Licensed Technologist through the . This is no small accomplishment!

The Ontario government recently amended the Architects Act, formally creating a new and legally recognized Limited License category. Architects DCA supported this change, including providing support with a deputation to Committee in February 2024.

Caelin is now a part of the first generation of Technologists in the architectural discipline entering this newly established chapter, helping shape the future of architectural practice in Ontario.

Caelin joins Derek Ruddy, who also received the Licensed Technologist designation after changes to the Act.

Architects DCA is enriched by the technical leadership and commitment to excellence that Licensed Technologists, OAA, bring to practice. DCA thrives because of their technical proficiency, leadership, and skills.

DCA encourages graduates of programs in architectural technology to pursue licensure with the OAA as a means of acknowledging their skills, their work and commitment to the public interest. This is more than just a title, this is an empowering role that shows years of education, experience and examination to hold themselves accountable.

Learn more about the program here:
🔗 https://oaa.on.ca/registration-licensing/becoming-a-licensed-technologist

🔗 https://www.architectsdca.com/news/dca-supports-schedule-1-of-bill-157/

04/22/2026

Don’t forget: architects have feelings too.

04/17/2026

Reality tv, architecture edition: drama, deadlines, software crashes, design decisions, repeat

04/14/2026

24 Sussex: saving, conserving, renovating and deep energy retrofit would create a lasting, sustainable home for the Prime Minister and their family, showcasing Canada’s commitment to excellence, its past, and its future.

Debate continues over the future of 24 Sussex Drive, as experts weigh renovation, rebuilding, or relocation for Canada’s long-vacant prime minister’s residence.