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Award-Winning Architectural Designs Recognized by OAA

The latest edition of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) Design Excellence Awards has concluded, and the Canadian Architect has revealed the esteemed winners. The OAA, a regulatory body for architects in Ontario, established this awards program to celebrate outstanding design achievements across the province. Notably, buildings designed by Ontario-based architects from anywhere in the […]

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Navigating the Transition: Updating Codes and Existing Projects

As the article details, countries around the globe allow single-stair access to buildings significantly taller than the Canadian standard. This demonstrates that equally robust fire safety standards can be achieved without the costly second exit requirement. Staircases can consume floor space equivalent to an extra unit, significantly impacting the economic feasibility of smaller multi-unit developments.

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Adaptive Reuse Projects: Managing Complexities through Contract Administration

The Canadian National Housing Strategy Act is a sign of change, and nowhere is this more evident than in the growing trend of adaptive reuse projects. These projects involve repurposing existing structures for new uses and blending the old with the new. In a recent Architizer article, Architectural Drawings: 7 Ingenious Examples of Adaptive Reuse

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The Housing Affordability Debate: An Architect’s View

The upcoming OAA Conference in Niagara Falls (May 22-24, 2024) presents a remarkable platform for RForm to showcase its approach to supporting affordable housing. The conference theme, “Housing: Pushing the Envelope,” aligns with RForm’s mission, resonating with the critical need for creative solutions in today’s housing landscape. Our most recent RForm Bulletin 24-0303 focuses on

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