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Annual Report

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President's Report

Council

Executive Management Team Reports

OAA Awards

OAA Awards Program

OAA Conference

Strategic Planning & Priorities

Committee Structure

Business

Strategic

Communications

National Networking

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Networking - Government and Major Client

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Regulatory

Regulatory: Intern Architects' Path to Licensure

Regulatory: Membership

Practice

Societies

Supporting Academic Achievement

Reports from the Schools of Architecture

In Memoriam

Senior Vice President & Treasurer’s Report

Auditors’ Report & Financial Statements

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The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is a self-regulating, self-governing profession established under the Architects Act. The Association governs its members and regulates the practice of architecture in Ontario in order that the public interest may be served and protected. Membership includes 2,800 architects, 1,350 interns, and 720 associates. There are 1,377 architectural practices in Ontario.

Among the OAA’s many responsibilities are:❚ establishing standards of qualification for admission into the profession, including education, experience and examination;❚ establishing standards of skill and proficiency of all members;❚ maintaining standards of professional ethics;❚ providing professional liability insurance through Pro-Demnity Insurance Company;❚ promoting public appreciation of architecture and the built environment; and❚ supporting Ontario's architects in meeting the standards of the profession

To serve its members and the public the Association offers a wide range of programs and services.

The OAA is governed by a Council of 15 architects elected by the membership, and three to five members of the public appointed by the Province of Ontario. The work of Council is assisted by over 250 volunteers working on numerous committees, task groups and 14 regional societies throughout Ontario (with a society membership of more than 1340), and by an Association staff of 22.

MissionTo Regulate, Represent, Support and Promote the profession of architec-ture in the interest of all Ontarians by leading the design and delivery of built form in the Province of Ontario.

MandateTo ensure that the profession remains responsive to the needs of society and relevant to its membership; and to undertake programs and initiatives in order to achieve the objects of the Architects Act and support practice.

Vision“Building Leaders of Ontario”


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Peter GaborCity of Toronto

Brad GreenNorthern Ontario

Paul HastingsCentral Ontario

Elaine Mintz Lieutenant Governor in Council Appointee

Rob NewmanLieutenant Governor in Council Appointee

Kevin RobinsonLieutenant Governor in Council Appointee

Sheena SharpProvince of Ontario

André ShermanCity of Toronto

Thomas ThomaLieutenant Governor in Council Appointee

Michael VisserLieutenant Governor in Council Appointee

Gerrie DoylePresident Province of Ontario

Sean O'ReillyImmediate Past PresidentCentral Ontario

James FarrowSenior Vice President and TreasurerProvince of Ontario

Louis Cooke Vice PresidentWestern Ontario

David CraddockVice PresidentCity of Toronto

Pawel FiettVice President Eastern Ontario

Vladimir PopovicVice PresidentEastern Ontario

J. William BirdsellWestern Ontario

Jane BurgessCity of Toronto

Jerry ChlebowskiProvince of Ontario

Council Meetings 2009

❚ January 22❚ March 5❚ May 6❚ June 18❚ September 24❚ November 5❚ December 10

Members are encouraged to attend a Council Meeting

All Open Council meetings may be attended by mem-bers and associates as observers.Contact:Tina Carfa, Executive Assistant, Executive Services at least three days before the meeting by e-mail: [email protected] tel: 416-449-6898

Two thousand and nine began with both a renewed sense of hope and a realization of the tough times the architecture profession is facing. There are no easy answers in times of intensive innovation and redefinition of the practice of architecture. OAA Council committed itself to the collective hard work and focus required to determine the possibilities of change.

This year’s Council was unified in having the courage to articulate a direction con-sistent with our professional ethics and strategic goals. We moved forward with this at our Strategic Planning Session in February. We reviewed our mission, our strategic goals and guiding principles. The discussion revolved around the pivotal change facing the profession including the ever-evolving traditional forms of con-tract models, the increasing demand for higher energy efficiency standards, and the BIM integrated project delivery model, all impacting daily practice; and on a more global level, the challenges of an economic downturn. Council priorities and direc-tion became clear--we would need to continue to consolidate our membership into a profession that works more cohesively. Member engagement, input and participa-tion would be critical to ensure that the best directions would be taken to position us as leaders of change, not followers.

The two key priorities were fees and the issue of inappropriate/onerous Requests for Proposals (RFPs). This year, the economic climate — combined with a lack of confidence and certainty regarding the future outlook, getting work with the appro-priate fees — was a major concern. We heard it again and again from Members at the Annual Conference, through e-mail and informal communication, as well as feedback during the Societies visits. Your input impacted our understanding and helped us achieve our goals. Thank you to everyone who participated and I hope that we can continue to count on your ongoing input. I would like to encourage everyone to make the effort to participate in their profession and help to make a difference.

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Standing, left to right: (back row) Bill Birdsell, Pawel Fiett, James Farrow, Jerry Chlebowski, Vladmir Popovic, Michael Visser, Louis Cooke, Brad Green, André Sherman, and Peter Gabor.Seated, left to right: Paul Hastings, David Craddock, Sheena Sharp, Jane Burgess, President Gerrie Doyle, Rob Newman, Thomas Thoma, Sean O'Reilly, and Elaine Mintz.Absent: Kevin Robinson

OAA Council endorsed the new RAIC “Guide to Determining Appropriate Fees for Architectural Services” in the summer. The guide-lines are intended for both architects and clients and support existing provincial fee guidelines and assist architects when negotiating fees with clients. This national fee guideline includes updated recommendations for percentage-based fees. The endorsement was contingent upon two conditions: that the RAIC undertake an annual review of the document and that the document be promoted to major public client groups (fed-eral/provincial/municipal). I am currently active on the RAIC Fee Guide Marketing Task Group, working with the RAIC to develop a promotion and implementation strategy.

The OAA continued to advocate with all levels of government for a more streamlined process of the selection of design professionals in regard to infrastructure spending. The OAA had been promoting the quality-based selection (QBS) to rectify the proliferation of inappropriately written and onerous RFPs as well as time-consuming Statement of Qualifications (SOQs). In August we partnered with Consulting Engineers of Ontario (CEO) to target a key audience of municipal leaders at the annual confer-ence of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario in Ottawa. “Procuring Professional Design Services: a best practice” was presented to Municipal politicians explaining that what we are proposing will deliver better proj-ect outcomes, long-term lifecycle savings and sustainable solutions.

There is incredible opportunity and positive, far-reaching impacts we can make by leading sustainable design. Early this year Council, upon the rec-ommendation of the OAA’s Sustainable Built Environments Committee, adopted the 2030 Challenge on behalf of Ontario architects and began a renewed and committed focus to actively shaping a better world.

As President of the OAA I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on the trans-formation the OAA has undergone over the past several years, where we are today, and the paths which we may choose to follow. I am confident that we will continue to move forward, with a more open and transparent Association built upon the strength of its core values. We will strive to cre-ate a strong, viable, sustainable profession that contributes to a productive, healthy society.

I would like to thank OAA Council for its commitment and tireless dedica-tion. As well, I take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of OAA staff in helping us move ahead this year.

I have been honoured and delighted to serve as your OAA President for 2009. I am excited by the challenges that lie ahead and the opportunity to continue to work with you, our membership, in influencing and shaping our path.

Gerrie Doyle,OAA, MRAICPresident

Council

The President's Report

Director of Operations

The Ontario Association of Architects had a positive year in 2009, from both a financial perspective and operationally. Throughout the year, the finance staff worked closely with the Senior Vice President and Treasurer to ensure that the OAA was obtaining the maxi-mum benefit from OAA’s revenues. As well, we closely monitored the OAA’s expendi-tures, on a monthly basis, in order to stay within the 2009 approved budget. As a result, we were able to achieve Council’s directive to maintain a balanced financial picture for 2009 and not spend more than the revenues received.The goal for 2010 is to do the same; Council passed a motion in the fall for a balanced 2010 budget.

A challenge that has faced the OAA in the past few years was an aging systems infra-structure. Council approved a proposed recommendation to upgrade to a state of the art Association Management Software (AMS) system that is a web-based, not-for-profit program, which will ensure an appropriate standard of performance for a professional association. Staff is currently in the process of converting historically manual processes to this new format in order to provide better service. Members will interact with the system in real-time from any location through vastly improved and adaptable web-based user interfaces.

Director of Policy

It has been a very busy and sometimes complex year keeping numerous initiatives mov-ing ahead while simultaneously retaining a focus on the bigger picture and the longer-term objectives.

In 2008 Council put in place a strong foundation for moving forward in 2009 with the adoption of a longer term Strategic Plan that was framed by the following five strategic objectives: ❚ Cultivate member trust❚ Increase efficiency and responsiveness❚ Engage the diversity of stakeholders through rich programs❚ Foster excellence in design, education and business❚ Raise architecture’s public profile

The Plan was a result of a comprehensive study conducted by an outside consultant in 2007/08 and culminated with the adoption of a new Communications Framework for the OAA. The Strategic Plan served as an excellent catalyst for dialogue with the


Executive Management ReportsFeatures supporting member self-service, online communities and e-com-merce are integral to the system. Working with the Communications Committee, staff is currently in the development process of a new, interac-tive OAA Web site which we expect to be up and running in the fall of 2010. Functionality, such as on-line payment of fees, will be launched in conjunction with the new Web site.

The second administration of the Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) was held in all the provinces and territories, with the exception of British Columbia, in October 2009. There were three Ontario testing loca-tions: Toronto, Ottawa, and London. The administration of this examination across the country went extremely well. There were 172 Ontario Interns that wrote the October examination. The total number of Interns from all of Canada totalled 558.

The Committee for the Examination for Architects in Canada (CExAC) is represented by members from Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec and New Brunswick. The partnering associations are ensuring there is a sustainable and professionally credible Canadian examination annually by continuing to review,

membership during the annual society visits by the OAA President and myself which were well attended.

Throughout 2009, we continued to seek new and more effective ways to engage the members and obtain feedback. This feedback and input from the membership is critical to the design, development, implementation and evalu-ation of Council initiatives and programs.

Once again, there has been increased focus on working with our counterparts in the other provinces/territories through the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities. With the introduction of a number of government initiatives that affect regulators across the country our enhanced activities have strengthened the relationship and helped to deal with these initiatives en masse resulting in more effective results for the profession across Canada.

The profession benefited in 2009 as well from Council’s direction to work more closely with the RAIC on advocacy initiatives such as the national guide to architectural fees and services and access to federal government funding to assist with the activities being undertaken by the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities.

The nationally established Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) Task Force has been developing a process that would evaluate the architectural experience of experienced International architects to enable licensure anywhere in Canada.The Federal Government’s initiative, A Pan-Canadian Framework for the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Qualifications, was unveiled in August 2009 to all the provin-cial Regulators. Eight Regulators have been identified, including architects, to have a process and the necessary supports in place by December 31, 2010. The work that BEFA has been doing aligns itself directly with the Federal Government initiative.

The nationally established Reciprocity Task Force concluded its work on the Canadian Reciprocity Agreement which was reviewed and approved by the indi-vidual Provincial/Territorial Councils. This was subsequently ratified by the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA) to become effective January 1, 2010. The revised Reciprocity Agreement for Architects provides for a more streamlined approval process. The Reciprocity Agreement was directly influenced by the Federal Government’s Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) and the Ontario Provincial Government’s recently approved Labour Mobility Agreement (OLMA).

The Reciprocity Task Force recognizes that a critical component of reciprocity that has not as yet been resolved, and will require further discussion, is the mobility of an architectural practice without undergoing major changes to the structure of the practice.

In addition, the Ontario Provincial Government announced its Open for Business Initiative requesting all Regulators to identify any Act or Regulation changes that

develop, and critique the necessary components for the ExAC. Over the past few years, the OAA utilized the expertise and talents of many of its members to assist in the development of the ExAC which resulted in considerable sav-ings for the association. OAA Conference 2009 in May at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto was successful with 1500 delegates attending continuing education sessions, networking events, the annual general meeting, and social functions. The Council Conference Committee, working closely with the staff conference team, did a superb job of organizing an excellent conference.

With the continuing support of Council and a talented and dedicated staff, I look forward to meeting the challenges that face the OAA in 2010.

Gordon M. Masters, CAE, FCGA

In my role as Director of Policy time was spent in 2009 conducting a review of all OAA Council policies with a view to compiling, updating and refining these policies as necessary. OAA Council also took time to review its own rules and procedures of operation and conduct which resulted in a new and improved set of policies and procedures for the conduct of OAA Council meetings.

The OAA reinforced its commitment to ensuring an up-to-date and viable Fee Guideline (reintroduced by the OAA in 2008) through participation in a RAIC’s national Fees & Services Task Group -- the end result being a new National Fee Guideline which has been endorsed by the majority of all archi-tectural regulators, including the OAA.

Two thousand and ten promises to be another full and exciting year for the OAA and the profession. As always I look forward to working with Council and staff.

Kristi Doyle, Hons. B.A.(PPA), Hon. MRAIC

may impact on businesses. This initiative is a direct response to business requests for greater transparency to make Ontario more attractive to business development while protecting the public interest.

The nationally established Internship in Architecture Program (IAP) Task Force is ongoing, receiving input from Intern Architects locally and from other provincial juris-dictions.

The Advanced Standing Program to become Licensed Technologists OAA which was approved in 2008, commenced this year with interviews held at the OAA in April and October. This ‘grandfathering’ process will sunset at the end of 2011.

I continue to work closely with the Director of Operations and the Director of Policy in administering the day-to-day activities of the OAA, along with numerous provincial and federal initiatives.

I wish to publicly recognize and thank the dedicated and knowledgeable staff in the Office of the Registrar for their continuing support.

I look forward to working with Council on the issues set out above and other signifi-cant initiatives.

I. Hillel Roebuck, ArchitectDip.Arch.Tech.(Ryerson), B.Arch.(UBC), OAA, MRAIC

OAA Registrar

This year was heavily devoted to responding to and continuing the development of new initia-tives both within the OAA and nationally with all the provincial and territorial architectural Regulators.

The requirements of the Ontario Government’s Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) continue to consume a considerable amount of time for the Office of the Registrar.

I continue to work closely with the OFC to ensure a transparent, objective, impartial and fair process for both Domestic and Internationally trained candidates. In conjunction with the Fairness Commissioner’s mandate to meet the above criteria, the OAA began its compliance audit at the end of this year, and scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2010.

I continue to represent the OAA at the Ontario Regulators for Access Consortium (ORAC), a voluntary group of a majority of Ontario Regulators, which was formed to improve access by International candidates to self-regulated professions in Ontario while maintaining standards for public safety.

As Registrar, in addition to the regulatory duties which include Licensing, Certificate of Practice, Complaints, Discipline and Act Enforcement as set out in the Architects Act, I have been partici-pating in a variety of National Task Forces:

Design Excellence

1. 401 Wellington StreetTorontoStantec Architecture Ltd., Architects

2. 40R_Laneway House Toronto Superkül Inc., Architect

3. Artscape Wychwood Barns Toronto Joe Lobko Architect Inc. du Toit Architects Limited

4. Belleville Public Library and John M. Parrott Art Galleries Belleville Zeidler Partnership Architects

5. Bishop Street Residence Toronto Taylor Smyth Architects

6. Cascade House Toronto Paul Raff Studio Incorporated Architect

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Artifact:18. Parti [Mailbox-Light-House Number] Award of Excellence Drew Mandel Design

Proposals/Concepts:19. Centre Block- A New Urban Landscape for

Downtown Kitchener Award of Excellence Kate Bowman, intern

20. Interstitial Landscape as Interstitial Tissue Parco degli Acquedotti al’Mandrione Award of Excellence Sandrina Dumitrascu, student

21. Cart Shelter Honourable Mention Reza Aliabadi, intern

22. Core House - A Proposition for New Orleans Honourable Mention Mariangela Piccione, student

Landmark Award

23. St. Lawrence Neighbourhood 1977-82 TorontoAlan Littlewood (currently practising as Alan Littlewood Architect), Bernard Gillespie Architect, Boris A Lebedinsky, Irving Grossman, Architect, Janis Kravis Architect, Jerome Markson (currently practising as Jerome Markson Architect Inc.), Joel Shack Architect, J.E. Sievenpiper (currently practising as Sievenpiper Associates Inc.), Klein & Sears Architects, Matsui Baer Vanstone Freeman Architects, Page & Steele (currently practising as IBI Group Architects), Paul Reuber Architect (currently practising as Paul Reuber Incorporated Architect), Robinson & Heinrichs Architects (currently practising as Victor J. Heinrichs Inc. Architect), Sillaste & Nakashima Architects, The Thom Partnership Architects, V.W. Kuchar & Associates, Architects & Zeidler Partnership/Architects

7. Ireland Park Toronto Kearns Mancini Architects Inc.

8. Island Yacht Club Toronto Montgomery Sisam Architects Inc.

9. Molly's Cabin Pointe Au Baril AGATHOM Co.

10. Peterborough Regional Health Centre Peterborough Stantec Architecture Ltd., Architects

11. Health Centre The City of Toronto Enderby Road Child Care Centre Toronto CS&P Architects Inc.

12. The George Brown College Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts

Toronto Kearns Mancini Architects Inc. with Gow Hastings Architects Inc.

13.The Renfrew County Courthouse Pembroke NORR Limited Architects and Engineers

14.Torys LLP Offices Toronto Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects

Michael V. and Wanda Plachta Award

15. Prefab Cottage for Two Families Muskoka Kohn Shnier Architects

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People's Choice Award - see #13.

Concepts & Presentations

Image:16. Desert Award of Excellence Lisa Hirmer, student

17. Drive-in, Niagara Falls, 2008 Honourable Mention Johnathan Wong, studentRiLevitt Goodman

Architects Ltd.

Best Emerging Practice

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G. Randy Roberts Service Award Recognizing members of the OAAfor extraordinary service to the members.

25. John Bobaljik

Order of da Vinci Presented to persons who have made a significant and meaningful contribution to the profession of architec-ture.

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OAA Awards 2009

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2009 Juries

Design Excellence & Plachta Award

Chair: Raymond Moriyama, Architect & Founding partner of Moriyama & Teshima Architects

Matthew Blackett, Publisher & Creative Director of Spacing Magazine Joshua Chaiken, Senior Associate Principal, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC Suzanne Dimma, Editor-in-Chief, Canadian House & Home MagazineLisa Rochon, Architecture Critic, The Globe & Mail

Concepts & Presentations & Allied Arts

Chair: Bruce Hinds, Chair of Environmental Design & Assistant Professor of Design, Ontario College of Art & Design

Geoffrey James, Photographer & Urban CommentatorKaren Mills, President of Public Art Management Michael Trent, Artistic Director, Dancemakers & the Centre for Creation

Landmark, da Vinci Award, G. Randy Roberts, Best Emerging Practice Award & Honour Roll

Chair: Antonio Gómez-Palacio, Founding partner of Office for Urbanism Gerrie Doyle, OAA President & Principal, aipm architects inc.Christopher Fillingham, Consultant, Stantec Architecture Ltd., ArchitectsDiana Osborne, Architect, Osborne Architect

For further updates on the awards program visit the OAA Web site at www.oaa.on.ca

OAA Awards Program

New for 2009

The OAA Awards program is evaluated annually to keep the awards relevant to its membership. In keeping with this tradition, the Honours and Award Task Group met in the summer following the Celebration of Excellence Ceremony to finalize the focus and recommendations to be implemented for the 2010 / 2011 program. The main changes/recommendations that were approved by Council include the following:

Peer Recognition - Change the Celebration of Excellence presentation format for the Order of da Vinci, G. Randy Roberts Award and ‘Best of Show’. The Committee felt that it would be more effective and meaningful if service Awards and the ‘Best of Show’ award was presented by a peer or colleague. It was pro-posed that previous award winners would be invited to present the award to the new winner at the Celebration of Excellence.

Elimination of the Allied Arts Award in the 2010 program - The Allied Arts Award has received a very low amount of entries within the last 10 years. Despite numerous marketing/awareness campaigns to allied professionals, the public, schools and members, the number of submissions has not increased significantly. As a result, the award was eliminated for the 2010 Awards pro-gram.

Addition of a NEW Lifetime Achievement Award - this award is to be devel-oped throughout 2010 and launched for the 2011 program. One of the rea-sons for advocating this award is that the Honours and Awards Task Group would like to reinforce recognition of the continuing Design Excellence of Ontario architects. The proposed Lifetime Achievement Award would replace the Allied Arts Award.

OAA Awards Program


Standing, left to right: Christopher Fillingham, Suzanne Dimma, Raymond Moriyama, Lisa Rochon, Matthew Blackett, Bruce Hinds, Gerrie Doyle, Geoffrey James, Diana Osborne, Joshua Chaiken, Karen Mills, Antonio Gomez-Palacio, and Michael Trent,

Where are the architects?May 6 – 9, 2009The Westin Harbour CastleToronto

This year’s theme “Where are the architects?” asked the profession if they are engaged in the world in which they work and live. The concept grew from the idea that our world is facing a number of pressures: global warming, sustainability, the food crisis, fuel costs and population growth. These are some of the hottest issues for people around the world. Residents, politicians, aca-demics are all discussing the pressures, the severity of the issues, and the possible solutions. Where do we go from here? The concept was to encourage architects, as trained problem-solvers, to take a leading role in shap-ing the world.

The objectives of the Conference included:❚ Raising the awareness of the power of the profes-

sion and of individual architects❚ How to make an impact as an individual❚ How to make a contribution every day, within the

decision-making of a practice

The theme was clearly illustrated by Keynote Speaker, Cameron Sinclair, co-founder of Architecture for Humanity. He received a standing ovation for his inspi-rational presentation.

Friday morning began early with the OAA Structure Committee Panel Discussion on “Is there a way to more effectively advocate?” During the Networking lunch, Friday noon, registrants had the opportunity to take part in two sessions: “Interns and Demographics Town Hall Meeting” or the “New Opportunities for Ontario Architectural Practices: Licensed Technologist OAA.”

In addition to 42 Continuing Education sessions and 15 tours there were also social events including alumni events. The Opening reception was held Thursday eve-ning. On Friday night, The Celebration of Excellence Awards Ceremony and dinner took place at the Westin’s Metro Grand Ballroom.

Approximately 1500 attendees took part in the OAA Conference this year in Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who participated.


Thank you to our Conference Sponsors

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OAA Conference

Cameron Sinclair, Opening Keynote LuncheonThursday, May 711:45 am - 2:00 pm

Annual General MeetingWednesday, May 65:00 pm - 7:00 pm

President's ReceptionFriday, May 85:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Opening Night ReceptionThursday, May 77:00 pm - 11:00 pm

OAA Structure Committee Panel DiscussionFriday, May 87:00 am - 8:30 am

Celebration of Excellence Awards Friday, May 87:00 pm - 10:00 pm


At Council's annual strategic session in early February, Council reviewed the Communications Framework, a tool kit for guiding Council's direction, as approved in Decem-ber 2008. Keeping in mind the Core Values and using the five main objectives as their guide, Council determined this year's priorities under the areas of Strategic, Communica-tions, Regulatory and Practice.

Strategic Planning & Priorities

Raise architecture’s public profile

Foster excellence in design, education and business

Increase efficiency andresponsiveness

Cultivate member trust Engage the stakeholders through rich, diverse programs

Five main Objectives:

Four main Core Values:

The members are the Association

Strategic

“Who We Are”

Membership DefinitionOAA Structure

OAA should reflect the professions that encompass the practice of Architecture

“What We Are”

Architects will be leaders in the building + design industry

Architects will be recognized as experts

“How We Are”

Regulatory changes for the benefit of the profession + the public

Revenues

Sustainability of the profession

Communications

Promote Ontario Architects and Architecture

Communication of Sustainability and ‘Green Building’ environment

Public events and awareness

Continued improvement of ‘print media’ / web site

Improve Intern activities + communications

Expand our outreach to Government + other agencies

Extend our outreach to all age groups

Copyright credit for Architect’s work

Practice

Membership has Privileges

Promote services provided to Members

Business tools for Practice

BIMPromote understanding and implementation by practices

Output Documents sanctioned by OAA

Provide Education for those professions that support Architects

Enable our members to be world leaders in sustainable design

CCDC contract development

Develop documents for new forms of project delivery, BIM, DB, PM

Identify categories of ‘Support’ staff in Architectural offices

Develop a ‘Code of Ethics’

Regulatory

Streamline Licensing

National levelInterns'Communication link

Streamline ConEd and DisciplineRevise Regulations

ConEdCommunication Links

Revise/Update Regulations

VP RegulationsReport to Council

Make Fee Guide mandatory

2009 Priorities:

Mission

“To lead the design and delivery of great buildings in Ontario, and to represent, regulate, support and promote Ontario’s architects and their profession”

Creating a desired 'Future State'

We are aligning the OAA’s core values with those of the stakeholders in an effort to build member trust and alli-ance.

The OAA regulates. This is a key function of the As-sociation. However, the OAA is mandated to do more than regulate the profession. The OAA provides valuable advocacy and client services. In order to build better rela-tionships and grow the OAA into the future, we will align our values with the identified values of the stakeholders, recognizing that:

❚ Architects work with their client’s and their public’s best interests in mind.

❚ Architects are ambassadors of the built environment.❚ Architects lead through sustainable and ethical design.❚ Architects design for human purpose and welfare.

We must focus its energies and target vital issues, always backing up our claims and messages with initiatives and realizable goals.

Everything we do communicates through design

Architects lead by design-ing for human purpose

The architects' best interest is the public's best interest

Committee Structure

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Organization

The priorities and work of Council were organized under five Vice-President Portfolios for 2009:❚ Business❚ Strategic❚ Communications❚ Regulatory❚ Practice

Councillor Liaisons were appointed to each of the Societies to encourage feedback from Members, disseminate information, and pro-vide an ongoing link to the Association. This created the sixth Portfolio: Societies.

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Audit Committee

The Terms of Reference for the Audit Committee are to see that accounting policies and internal controls are established and fol-lowed, and that the OAA issues financial statements that are bal-anced and present a reasonable assessment of the Association’s financial position. The 2009 Audit Committee met with the auditors, PKF Hill, Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants, twice during the year: once for the pre-audit meeting to plan the audit; and once for the post-audit meeting to review the auditor’s report. OAA Council received the 2009 audited financial statements which were presented by the Audit Committee in March 2010. The 2009 audited financial statements are presented to the membership at the Annual General Meeting. The Audit Committee is comprised of the Senior Vice President and Treasurer plus one LGIC Appointee required, plus the Senior Vice President and Treasurer that held office at the commencement of the audit, plus one member at large with business experience, under Terms of Reference approved by Council.

2009 Audit Committee

James Farrow, TreasurerElaine Mintz, Lieutenant Governor in Council AppointeeJames Anderson


Business

Education Committee

The Education Committee is composed of the President, Senior Vice President & Treasurer and Vice President Practice. The Education Committee meets at least once a year in accordance with existing procedures to ensure the disbursement of awards under the OAA Trust Fund are made by the approved procedures. As well, the Education Committee reviews the procedures for the disbursement of funds for the OAA scholarships and awards. The Education Committee gives direction to the Manager of Finance and Administration each year with respect to the funds held under the direction of the OAA Trust Fund.

2009 Education Committee

Gerrie Doyle, PresidentJames Farrow, CouncillorDavid Craddock, Councillor

OAA Trustees

In accordance with OAA Council policy, three members of Council are appointed for three year terms (each year a new member of Council with a three year term replaces the member that has com-pleted a three year term) as the OAA Trustees to confirm that the scholarships and awards held in trust funds have been dispersed appropriately for the previous year. The Trustees meet once per year and also approve procedures for the awarding of architectural guild medals for the year.

2009 Trustees

William Birdsell, CouncillorJerry Chlebowski, CouncillorBrad Green, Councillor

Pro-Demnity Insurance Company Board of Directors

Pro-Demnity Insurance Company by-laws require that the Senior Vice President & Treasurer sit on the Pro-Demnity Board of Directors in addition to two Councillors. These appointments are confirmed at the annual meeting of the Shareholder which happens in May/June each year.

2009 Pro-Demnity Insurance Company Board of Directors

James Farrow, TreasurerPawel Fiett, CouncillorBrad Green, Councillor

OAA Building Committee

The OAA Headquarters Building located at 111 Moatfield Drive, Toronto was completed in 1991, which puts the building at 18 years old. Based on a prior condition assessment of the building that was carried out in 2007 to identify and document deficiencies, failures, and “wear and tear” in the building elements, the OAA Building Committee proposed to Council a two-step outline project plan, for a proposed “green” retrofit of the OAA Headquarters utilizing an Integrated Design Process (IDP). Step 1 was identified as an Analysis Stage and Step 2 was identified as the Design and Implementation Stage.

There were questions concerning the Air Rights/Density Issue of the OAA Building which needed clarification; Council determined to put the proposed retrofit of the building on hold until the investigation of the density issue was settled. Subsequently, legal counsel con-firmed that the current Density Allocation Agreement is registered and the OAA utilizes the maximum allowable density.

The Building Committee has applied to Ontario Power Corp. via BOMA Toronto for possible grants / incentives towards the capital cost of implementing any energy savings initiatives that will provide energy savings for the OAA Building.

2009 Building Committee

Gerrie Doyle, PresidentWilliam Birdsell, CouncillorJerry Chlebowski, CouncillorJames Farrow, TreasurerRob Newman, Lieutenant Governor in Council AppointeeJeff Perry

The Committee on the Future of the Profession/Interns

Council created this Committee to make recommendations to improve the intern-ship process and address barriers to becoming an architect. The Committee recognized that the problem must be coordinated with a better system for Internationally-Trained Professionals as well as Broadly-Experienced Professionals.

The main purpose of the Committee was to address the issue around the increas-ing number of intern architects not completing their path to becoming licensed, resulting in decreasing numbers of architects.

In 2009 the main activity of the CFP committee was the Intern Experience Survey. The survey went live on April 20. An e-postcard reminder broadcast to intern architects and new architects resulted in 148 responses. From the review, the Committee made the following recommendations to Council: ❚ The requirement for 6 months of experience on Ontario projects should read

"Canadian experience".

❚ Currency requirement for Ontario experience for licensing should be elimi-nated as it exists at the time of Certificate of Practice (CofP).

❚ ALL CRITERIA for evaluating the required breadth of experience should be public, i.e. communicated to interns.

❚ Develop guidelines for interns working for in client-side ARCHITECTURAL departments to evaluate their work for its relevance to training for architec-tural practice.

❚ Develop guidelines to review the work of interns working independently against a standard of professional practice.

❚ Options for Experience Criteria (Working within a traditional CofP) Option 1:Review the PEO system of evaluation of experience by "referee" engineers against a performance standard, and require an ethics exam. The ethics exam concentrates on the notion that the professional is responsible NOT to do things outside their area of expertise. (They may seek training or sub-consul-tants, etc.)

Option 2:Designate”core" activities (generally the current "A" activities), and others as "specialist" activities. Require all core activities, and 6/10 specialist activities. Add new areas to specialist activities, for example: sustainable design, building envelope review, project management, contracting experience and universal design.

The Committee also developed two information brochures. “Why you should become an Architect” to encourage Interns to complete the process to licensure and “Why you should become a Mentor” to encourage architects to become men-tors for interns.


Strategic Opportunities Committee

The Strategic Opportunities Committee (SOC) was originally initiated in 2004 and was re-energized in 2008 at the invitation of the Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) to facilitate constructive consultation between ORC and the design and construction industry. Participants in this standing liaison committee include Consulting Engineers of Ontario, the Ontario General Contractors Association, the Ontario Association of Architects and the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario, as well as ORC itself. Participating on behalf of the OAA was OAA President, Gerrie Doyle; Immediate Past President, Sean O'Reilly; Vice President, David Craddock; Vice President, Vladimir Popovic; Councillor, Jane Burgess; Member at Large, Christopher Fillingham; and Member at Large, Ian Hill.

In 2009 the ORC began using a new contract for design consultants based on the OAA Document 600, the Standard Form of Contract for Archi-tect's Services. Much of 2009 was focused on consultation among the members of SOC regarding a standard set of supplementary conditions to Document 600. This paralleled the approach taken by ORC in develop-ing its new construction contract based on the industry standard CCDC 2 document and was intended to be a key element in ORC’s strategy to streamline its contracting approaches and be more attuned to industry best practice.

ORC and its project management service providers have been mandated to use the new consultant contract when engaging architects and interior designers. In response to this move, the OAA also issued an advisory to its members which provided some explanatory notes relative to the ORC’s supplementary conditions as well as a number of cautions.

Notwithstanding that a few of the clauses included in the standard supple-mentary conditions continue to be of concern to the OAA, this proactive move by ORC to adopt industry standard contracts was welcomed. With a standardized agreement in place, architects can make their decision to pursue ORC work based on the knowledge that a standard agreement and set of supplementary conditions is in place.

Other initiatives of note under the guise of SOC in 2009 included consul-tation on the ORC’s Contractor Performance Evaluation Program (SPAR), security screening requirements, and ORC province-wide industry road show. The ‘SOC Registry’ of issues continued to be effective in 2009 which is in place to deal with concerns raised by the industry in an expedi-ent manner.

Strategic

2009 Future of the Profession/ Interns

Sheena Sharp, Chair David Craddock, Councillor Deanna Brown Dinesh Burad David Collins

Peter Gabor, Councillor Lu Kasawat Sean O'Reilly, CouncillorVladimir Popovic, Councillor Ghazal Taikandi Jennifer Ujimoto

2009 Strategic Opportunities Committee

Gerrie Doyle, President Jane Burgess, Councillor David Craddock, CouncillorSean O’Reilly, Councillor Vlad Popovic, Councillor Ian Hill Christopher Fillingham

Perspectives Quarterly Journal

This OAA journal is distributed to the member-ship, the building industry, client groups, the pub-lic and the media. Its mandate is to educate, pro-mote, inspire and provide a forum for dialogue on architecture.

The Perspectives Editorial Committee moved forward with its new direction for the journal in 2009; topics included:

❚ Spring 2009: The Sustainable Architect❚ Summer 2009: OAA Awards ❚ Fall 2009: Odysseys ❚ Winter 2009: Workspace Workplaces

2009 Perspectives Editorial Committee

Ian Ellingham, ChairGordon Grice, EditorDeborah FriesenEvangelo KalmantisHerb KlassenVivian LoMary Ellen Lynch ComissoChristopher MoiseGary PaskBarbara Ross

2009 Communications Committee

Pawel Fiett, Vice President, CommunicationsLou AmpasJane Burgess, Councillor André Sherman, Councillor

Honours & Awards Task Group

The Honours & Awards Task Group co-ordinated the 2009 OAA Annual Awards Program. The Honours & Awards Task Group selected the jury who met in February at OAA Headquarters to judge the submissions. One hundred and thirty six submissions were received. The awards were pre-sented at the Celebration of Excellence at the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto on Friday, May 8, 2009 as part of the OAA Conference.

2009 Honours & Awards Task Group

Carl Knipfel, Chair André Sherman, Councillor Cheryl Giraudy Gordon GriceJohn HarhayVivian LoLiza MedekPatrick Saavedra

Communications Committee

Mandate: to strengthen OAA communication and outreach programs and activities authorized or directed by Council.

Communications Framework

Council approved the Communications Framework Document in January 2009. The OAA Communications Framework provides a new comprehensive framework and toolkit to assist in the establishment of an effective communications strategy and bring focus on key operational and strategic issues.

OAA Web site Redesign

Following Council’s approval of the Communications Framework, work continued on the process and scope of services for the Web site redesign project initiative. The document provides the foundation and direction for the development of the Web site, the main communication vehicle of the Association.

In 2009 the Committee moved ahead with the OAA Web site redesign project with the Snuffbox/Bruce Mau Design/Think Flo team. Council approved a dynamic Proof of Concept by the team. The Committee then proceeded to the work involved assessing and defining the logistics of integrating the OAA’s Association Management Software system, iMIS and its existing modules into the Web Redesign.

By year end, Council approved a Web site Redesign program, with a target launch date of fall 2010.


Profiles Directory: Residential Design

Naylor (Canada) Inc. and the OAA Communications Committee reviewed the ‘renewed’ publication with its new client focus and set about planning for the 2010 edition.The theme of the 2010 issue is Residential Design, illustrating the diversity of the sector and the range of skills and scope of services architects provide. The publication is targeted to homeowners, municipalities and potential clients.


Communications

Sustainable Built Environments Committee

In its second full year of operation the Sustainable Built Environments Committee (SBEC) held a full day workshop to establish a strategic plan for the Committee with stated goals and objectives.

In early 2009, OAA Council approved the recommendation of the SBEC to adopt the 2030 Challenge on behalf of the archi-tectural profession in Ontario.

The Committee also sought representation on the new Building Code Energy Advisory Council established under the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) via the new Green Energy and Economy Act.

The Committee considered elements and format for the sus-tainable design area planned for the new OAA Web site.

Added focus was also put on energy efficient building through a series of Green Energy Modelling seminars across the province.

OAA Continuing Education Program

Ten years ago, the Ontario Association of Architects took the initiative and launched a Continuing Education Program. Architects have always been committed to life-long learning and continuous improvement in order to best serve the needs of clients and the general public. The program was intended to support this commitment by establishing a formal, structured framework for continuing professional learning and helping to ensure that a selection of appropriate learning opportunities is available to Ontario architects.

OAA Continuing Education Program Historical Overview

Originally the OAA Continuing Education Program (ConEd) was comprised of two components: Professional Renewal learning and Self-Directed learning. Later, the term “Professional Renewal” was changed to “OAA-Directed” to better reflect the discrep-ancy between the mandatory courses developed by the OAA and the courses offered by other organizations and chosen independently by architects. In 2005 the Provincial and Territorial Associations of Architects and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada adopted a series of principles regarding Continuing Education. As a result, the OAA ConEd Program has undergone changes to better align itself with other Continuing Education programs across the country. Currently, the OAA ConEd Program operates on a two-year Cycle. The reporting period runs from January 1 to December 31 biannu-ally. The program includes two levels of continuing education activities: CORE Learning and Self-Directed Learning.

At present, a wide array of programs offered by educational institutions, provincial/terri-torial architectural associations, and private companies are recognized as CORE learning under the OAA ConEd Program. These include programs offered by:

❚ Royal Architectural Institute of Canada❚ American Institute of Architects❚ University of Toronto❚ Carleton University❚ University of Waterloo❚ Ryerson University ❚ Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation❚ Pro-Demnity Insurance Company

OAA Continuing Education Opportunities in 2009

Ten external educational providers expressed their interest to become CORE Providers in 2009. CORE status is granted based on compliance with a nationally recognized document “Quality Assurance for Continuing Education Activities for the Architecture Profession in Canada.” Fifteen specific programs were designated in the CORE category in 2009 including the following national events:

❚ CitiesAlive World Green Roof Infrastructure Congress, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities

❚ Every Building Can Be Green Summit, Canada Green Building Council❚ Retrofitting and Planning Sustainable Suburbs Summit, Strategy Institute❚ The Heritage Imperative: Old Buildings in an Age of Environmental Crisis, The Heritage Canada Foundation Annual Conference

The following continuing education sessions were offered by the OAA across the prov-ince in 2009:

❚ The Five Challenges of Architect Negotiation: Strategies to Deal with Them❚ Conflict Resolution Workshop❚ Energy Modeling Workshop❚ Harmonized Sales Tax seminar

2009 Continuing Education Committee

Gerrie Doyle, President Paul Hastings, CouncillorElaine Mintz, Lieutenant Governor in Council Appointee

2009 Sustainable Built Environments Committee

Sean O'Reilly, ChairCouncillors: Gerrie Doyle, PresidentJerry ChlebowskiAndré Sherman

Members: Nancy CohenAlex SpeigelJ. Richard WilliamsJesse ZukerStephen Pope

School Representatives: Professor Terri Boake, University of WaterlooDr. Mark Gorgolewski, Ryerson University

Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities

As a member of the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA) the OAA was involved in a number of important files that affect the architectural profession in Ontario as well as across the country.

A review of the Canadian Education Standard, which is the docu-ment used by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board to assess and certify individuals’ architectural education was completed in 2009 and presented to the members of CALA for approval. At the close of 2009, most regulators had voiced their approval.

In addition the OAA was an active member of CALA’s International Relations Committee, the Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects Task Group as well as the national Intern Architect Program Task Group. Two thousand and nine also saw the signing of a new Cana-dian Reciprocity Agreement which reflects the spirit of the Premiers’ Agreement on Internal Trade.

Bi-annual meetings of the CALA were attended by OAA President Gerrie Doyle, OAA Director of Policy Kristi Doyle and OAA Regis-trar Hillel Roebuck.

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

The OAA worked closely with the RAIC on a variety of advocacy initiatives in 2009 in an effort to leverage resources and knowledge. The OAA Council enthusiastically endorsed the RAIC’s new Guide-line for Architectural Fees & Services and in doing so urged the RAIC to ensure that the document is kept up to date and also advocated for use by major client groups. OAA President Doyle and senior OAA staff participated in the RAIC’s annual Roundtable in October in Winnipeg which brought together members of the RAIC Board of Directors with the members of CALA as well as the Canadian Archi-tectural Certification Board.

The OAA also provided comment via the RAIC on a number of standard industry documents under development by the Canadian Committee of Construction Documents (CCDC).

Industry Networking

The OAA recognizes and thanks the following industry partners for their continued cooperation in dealing with issues of mutual concern and interest as well as the development and adoption of standard industry best practices and documents wherever possible.

Association of Registered Interior Designers of OntarioConsulting Engineers of OntarioOntario General Contractors AssociationProfessional Engineers OntarioOntario Building Officials AssociationCouncil of Ontario Construction Associations


Networking – Government and Major client groups

The OAA responded on a number of occasions throughout 2009 with respect to regulatory issues raised as a result of poorly worded RFPs as well as unrealistic client expectations. In most cases the client groups responded in a positive manner to the concerns raised by the OAA and appreciated clarification provided around regulatory matters that are governed by the Architects Act and Regulation 27 thereunder.

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Through the involvement of the OAA’s Subcommittee on Building Codes and Regulations the OAA responded to a number of stake-holder consultations initiated by MMAH regarding proposed changes to the Ontario Building Code. Discussion also continued in 2009 with the MMAH regarding amendments to the Ontario Building Code as a result of the Ontario Superior Court Ruling relative to Bill 124. The OAA continued its representation as well to the Building Advisory Council which reports directly to the Minister of Housing.

Ministry of Education

OAA’s Vice President Strategic, Vladimir Popovic, met in 2009 with representatives of the Ministry of Education’s Expert Panel to discuss a variety of issues at the Ministry’s request including standard docu-ments, architectural fees and services, as well as sustainable design. This meeting resulted in an ongoing discussion between the OAA and the Ministry throughout 2009 and an invitation to attend a meet-ing of the Operations Maintenance and Construction Committee, a subcommittee of the Ontario Association of School Business Officials representing the majority of school boards across the province, and make a presentation early in 2010.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario

OAA President Gerrie Doyle, in cooperation with John Gamble, President of the Consulting Engineers of Ontario, presented QBS - Procuring Professional Design Services at the Association of Munici-palities of Ontario's (AMO) Annual Conference in Ottawa on August 19. The breakfast session, attended by elected municipal officials, was well received and provided an excellent opportunity to speak to the importance that the planning and design of our social, economic and environmental infrastructure represents in terms of a major invest-ment for municipalities.

President Doyle stressed that "selecting the right architectural and engineering firm is the most important decision in ensuring the suc-cess of that investment". The focus of the session was on the use of QBS - Quality Based Selection processes when procuring design consultant services and also provided a 'first hand' opportunity to bring awareness to the OAA's QBS template documents which can be used to assist in the selection of design consultants.


National Networking

Networking within the Industry

Networking - Government and Major Client Groups

Complaints Committee

Established under the Architects Act, the Complaints Committee considers and investi-gates all written complaints against architects and/or their practices.

The Committee dealt with 19 complaints of which 8 were brought forward from 2008:❚ 17 were completed in 2009❚ 2 remain ongoing

Of the 17 complaints completed, there were no referrals to the Discipline Committee and one (1) matter was withdrawn by the complainant.

In keeping with the Complaints Committee’s authority, the following additional actions were also undertaken in the disposition of the com-plaints:

❚ Letters of Caution issued included recom-mendations to 5 architects to improve spe-cific business practices and review specific architectural standards as set out in resourc-es such as OAA Regulatory Notices and Practice Tips and the Canadian Handbook of Practice.

❚ Undertakings were issued to 6 architects where the complaint was best dealt with on an educational basis whereby architects were asked to demonstrate improvement rather than being referred to the Discipline Committee.

The Committee concluded that the majority of complaints could have been avoided had the architects:❚ set out the scope of services and fees in a

standard Client/Architect agreement; ❚ communicated clearly providing all parties

with a full understanding of their responsi-bilities;

❚ ensured proper credit for authorship (as per OAA Regulatory Notice R.5), and

❚ implemented measures to ensure that all regulatory requirements had been met.

2009 Complaints Committee Michelle Gibson, ChairRichard DabrusB. J. (Eddie) EdmundsonMurray GallantDavid LauzonPaul McGuiganChris PerryJohn RomanovMichael ThierDavid Craddock, Council AppointeeJames Farrow, Council AppointeeMichael Visser, Lieutenant Governor in Council Appointee 23 2009 OAA ANNUAL REPORT

Regulatory

Discipline Committee

Established under the Architects Act, the Discipline Committee hears allegations of professional misconduct against a member of the Association, holder of a Certificate of Practice or a holder of a Temporary Licence. The allegations may arise through referral of a matter by the Complaints Committee. In addition, Council may direct the Discipline Committee to conduct a hearing into allegations of professional mis-conduct in a specific situation.

Discipline

All Discipline hearings are conducted by a tribunal comprised of two senior architects and one Lieutenant Governor in Council appointee.

The Tribunals of the Discipline Committee held one written hearing for 16 members who did not complete the Continuing Education requirements for Cycle Four. The following sets out the results: ❚ Dismissed – 2❚ Found Guilty – 14 with a variety of pen-

alties

2009 Discipline Committee Paul Hastings, Chair Veronica L. Nunn de Pencier Robert Di Maio Brad GreenLeslie M. Klein Roman Mychajlowycz Denis Rioux Siu-man Wong Elaine Mintz, Lieutenant Governor in Council Appointee Rob Newman, Lieutenant Governor in Council AppointeeKevin Robinson, Lieutenant Governor in Council AppointeeThomas Thoma, Lieutenant Governor in Council Appointee Louis Cooke, Vice President For information about the

Complaints process, or to file a complaint, contact: Kshamalee Wirekoon, Administrative Assistante-mail: [email protected]: (416) 449-6898

Regulating the Profession

The OAA regulates architects and architectural practices asmandated under the Architects Act "… in order that the publicinterest may be served and protected." This criticallyimportant consumer protection responsibility is accomplishedprimarily through the Complaints and Discipline processes setout in the statute.

Act Enforcement

The OAA discharges its responsibility to ensure that unqualified persons do not practise architecture or use the title"architect" illegally through issuance of Cease and DesistLetters, or, when this is not successful, through the courts via Injunctions or Prosecutions. The following is a summary of the Act Enforcement undertaken by the Association for the year 2009.

Cease and Desist Letters

The OAA received documentation with respect to 47 individualsand/or entities indicating the use of the term "Architect" or"Architectural" or misrepresenting themselves to the public.In keeping with the direction from Council to continueenforcement activity, evidence of infractions were forwardedto Legal Counsel. Of those 47 individuals and/or entities, themajority signed an undertaking to cease and desist misrepresentingthemselves to the public.

Prosecutions and Injunctions

When an individual and/or entity does not comply with a Cease and Desist letter, the two processes that can be undertaken through Legal Counsel are Injunction and Prosecution.

An Injunction is a court action to prohibit any continued misrepre-sentation to the public with respect to the practice of architecture by unqualified individuals and/or entities.

Injunctive proceedings are being undertaken with respect to 3 individuals.

When an Injunction is not complied with, the OAA commences contempt proceedings against the individual(s)/entity(ies).

A Prosecution is a court action generally used where an individual continues to repeat a breach of the Architects Act.


Links and Resources for Internationally-trained Professionals at www.oaa.on.ca andwww.regulators4access.ca

The Fairness Commission

Under the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, the Fair Access to the Regulated Professions Act was approved in December 2006. Under this statute the Office of the Fairness Commissioner was established.

The Office of the Fairness Commissioner ensures that Ontario's regulated professions have registration practices that are transpar-ent, objective, impatial and fair.

In addition to an Annual Report, the OAA must submit to a compli-ance audit every three years.

Licensed Technologist OAA

The OAA regulates the Licensed Technologist OAA, and issues to these individuals a licence with terms, conditions and limita-tions under the authority of the Architects Act. These individuals are permitted to perform certain additional architectural services under their own Certificate of Practice or under the employ of an architect. When they provide services to the public, they must carry mandatory professional liability insurance. Licensed Technologists OAA are not allowed to use the title architect and are required to clearly explain their status to clients.

The OAA is a founding partner of the Ontario Association for Applied Architectural Sciences, the organization through which suitably qualified technologists may become eligible to apply for a licence. In 2009, OAAAS membership grew by 20% from the previ-ous year, and nine additional members were issued a licence, bring-ing the total number of Licensed Technologists OAA to 22. With more than 30 OAAAS members in the final stages of qualification, the number of Licensed Technologists OAA is expected to grow in the coming years.

The OAAAS policy for advanced standing for experienced applicants was approved, beginning March 1, 2008 and will run for a three year period. This policy enables the OAA to recognize individuals as Licensed Technologists OAA who have satisfied specific education and experience requirements. Interviews were held in April and October, 2009. Nine of the 12 individuals successfully completed the interview process; one was licensed in 2009, the remaining applicants opting to license in 2010.

The Intern Architect Program

The Intern Architect Program (IAP) is a national program which helps ensure that future Canadian architects are best pre-pared for architectural practice.

The OAA administers the program for over 1,400 Ontario intern architects and student associates, the majority recording experience on an ongoing basis.

Program features:

❚ Mentors: assist and advise an intern

❚ Employers: provide Interns the full range of required practical experience

❚ Canadian Experience Record Book

❚ Broad range of experience categories and employment situations

❚ Periodic review of experience

Experience Requirements Committee (ERC)

On referral by the Registrar, or at the request of an applicant, the ERC assesses the experience submitted by an applicant for Licence against the requirements set out in Regulation 27 under the Architects Act. In 2009, the ERC held two meetings to interview three applicants for Licence whose experience submissions contained experience gained outside of Canada and the US while not enrolled in the Intern Architect Program (IAP). The Experience Requirements Committee recommended to the Registrar, acceptance of the experi-ence of the 3 applicants.

2009 Experience Requirements Committee

Louis Cooke, ChairJ. William Birdsell, CouncillorCatherine FriisTrevor P. Garwood-JonesHoda Wassef KayalArthur Muscovitch


Admission CourseMay 6 - May 8, 2009

The Admission Course is one of themandatory requirements for licensure in Ontario.

The Admission Course is designed to supplement intern architects' and OAAAS Technologists' formal professional education and practical experience gained during the period of internship.

The Admission Course covers topicsrelated to regulatory, legal and practiceissues specific to Ontario that are not cov-ered in the Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC), the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) or the OAAAS Professional Practice Examination.

The content of the lectures for 2009 includ-ed the following:❚ The Architects Act/Regulation 27, Architecture in Ontario and the OAA❚ Legal Aspects and Contracts❚ The Ontario Building Code❚ Bidding and Tendering❚ Construction Lien Act❚ Contract Administration and General Review in Ontario.

The 3-day Admission Course lectures which were held at Ryerson University in down-town Toronto were attended by 253 intern architects, 6 OAAAS Technologists and 7 OAAAS Advanced Standing Candidates.The lectures were also open to all OAA Members to attend as part of the Continuing Education Program.

Regulatory: Intern Architects' Path to Licensure

Architect Registration Examination (ARE) Results

ARE 3.1 (nine divisions) and ARE 4.0 (seven divisions) were delivered simultaneously in 2009. As of June 30, 2009, ARE 3.1 was transitioned into ARE 4.0. The results for both divisions are as follows:

Examinations

Intern architects must complete examinations as one of the three components (education, experience, examination) necessary for licensure in Ontario. Interns can choose to take the ExAC (recognized in Canada)1 in English or French, or the ARE available in English only (recognized in the US and Canada).


ExAC

In 2009, the sitting of the exam took place across Canada in October. Of a total of 558 interns, 418 passed all of the sections for which they were eligible. The overall success rate for all of the sections of the exams is 74.9%.

The ExAC, which is composed of four sections, covers the following topic areas as set out in the Internship in Architecture Program: ❚ Programming ❚ Site and Environmental Analysis ❚ Cost Management ❚ Coordinating Engineering Systems ❚ Schematic Design ❚ Design Development ❚ Final Project ❚ Bidding and Contract Negotiations ❚ Construction Phase – Office ❚ Construction Phase – Site ❚ Project Management ❚ Code Research

The principal sources of the examination content are the:❚ Internship in Architecture Program (IAP) ❚ Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP) ❚ National Building Code 2005 edition

1 with the exception of Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)

Temporary Licence/Limited Certificate of Practice 2009

Membership: Percentage of Internationally-Trained Professionals

New Members: First Application Percentage ofInternationally-Trained Professionals

2009 Applications were received from the following principal locations: Iran, Egypt and Romania.

1 Membership includes: Architects, Licensed Technologists OAA, and Non-Practising Architects2009 OAA ANNUAL REPORT 28 27 2009 OAA ANNUAL REPORT

Regulatory: Membership

Record of Membership1 2005-2009

New Members 2005 - 2009

The Register December 31, 2009

A diverse and growing membership;the number of intern architects is now 50% of the current number of architects.

The OAA experienced a large increase in members in 2009, as many intern architects received their licence with the introduction of the ExAC as well as changes to the ARE and an increase in intern fees.

Certificates of Practice 2009

New members included 55 new members from Canada (beyond Ontario) and the USA, indicative of the changing eco-nomic climate in these areas.

The number of Certificates of Practice also increased in 2009.

Both Temporary Licences and Limited Certificates of Practice saw increases this year.

Substantially more Internationally-Trained intern architects joined the OAA this year.

More than twice as many first applications were received in both categories in 2009 compared to 2008.

Engineers, Architects and Building Officials (EABO)

In 2009, the OAA continued its involve-ment as a founding member of the joint industry committee known as EABO. This important group represents the interests of architects, engineers and building officials and was established in 1993 for the purpose of discussing and resolving mutual concerns regarding the permitting process and con-struction of buildings.

EABO meetings are held approximately every two months and continue to focus on industry issues and concerns with a view to discussing common approaches, and accept-able standards of practice

Agenda items for 2009 included:

❚ ASHRAE 90.1 Form❚ Change of Use Building Permits❚ Complete Application Working Group❚ Coordination Between Professional

Designers❚ Explanation of OAA Complaints Process❚ General Review of Construction❚ General Review Issues from PEO❚ Implications of Green Energy and Green

Economy Act❚ MMAH Proposed Building Code Act

Changes❚ Ministry of Community and Social

Services - Initial Proposed Accessible Built Environment Standard

❚ OAA and PEO Meeting with MMAH re Potential Changes to the Building Code Act

❚ Objective Based Codes - Proposal to have EABO Develop Documentation for Alternative Solutions

❚ PEO Draft Position Statement❚ Report on PEO Guidelines and

Standards - Architectural Design Matrix Standard

❚ Requirements for Information Provided to Building Officials

❚ Seismic Design Information Requested by City of Ottawa

❚ Shop Drawings Required by Municipalities

❚ Tent Structures❚ UL/ULC Rated Products and Tests

EABO Committee OAA Members 2009

Paul W. Roth, ChairDavid Craddock, Vice President PracticeSheena Sharp, Councillor


Practice Committee

The Practice Committee reviews practice related issues that impact on day-to-day architectural practice.

In 2009 the Committee met seven times and continued the usual discussions and deliberation over a number of Practice issues.

In addition, the Committee provided feedback on related matters to other associations and committees includ-ing Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC), Engineers, Architects, Building Officials (EABO), Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA), Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and Sub-Committee on Building Codes and Regulations (SCOBCAR).

As well, the Practice Committee discussed matters related to other organizations which requested input from the OAA on matters of mutual interest, these included:❚ Standard Contract – Residential (Schedule “R” to OAA

Document 600)❚ OAA Abbreviated Contract❚ OAA Promotion Piece (Brochure) - “What Does an

Architect Do?”❚ Draft CCDC 5A - Construction Management Contract

– For Services❚ Draft CCDC 5B - Construction Management Contract

– For Services and Construction❚ CCDC Document 14 - 2000 Design-Build Stipulated

Price Contract❚ CCDC Document 15 - 2000 Design-Builder/Consultant

Contract❚ Draft CCDC Document 17 - Stipulated Price

Contract Between Owner and Trade Contractor for Construction Management Projects

❚ RAIC – “A Guide to Determining Appropriate Fees for the Services of an Architect” (Consultation Draft)

❚ Education of CCDC Documents to Members❚ RAIC Practice Support Committee - Electronic

Documents❚ “Rebranding” of OAA Document 600❚ Distribution of OAA Documents – Electronic vs. Hard

Copy (Core)❚ Quality Assurance/Quality Management Systems (ISO

9000 Registration)❚ Educational Approach for Current Members❚ RFP Excesses – Towards a Better RFP❚ Copyright Issues re Electronic Files❚ Construction Management

2009 Practice Committee

David Craddock, Vice President, ChairDomenic CristofaroStanford P. DowneyToon F. DreessenChristopher T. FillinghamIan R. GrinnellHoda W. KayalR. Bruce MarchGerald Morris

PracticeBIM SUB-COMMITTEE

SCOBCAR Sub-Committee OAA Members 2009

Allan E. Larden, ChairDouglas S. ClanceyPamela CluffDavid D. Craddock, CouncillorDeborah FarrowColin S. RipleyGreg Sather


Building Information Modeling (BIM) Sub-Committee

At the end of 2008, OAA Council approved the development of Building Information Modeling (BIM) information and resources for members, understanding that BIM has made very significant inroads into the delivery of architectural services and that when BIM is understood and managed properly, it can provide archi-tects a significant opportunity to reclaim a leadership role in the building realization process. Early in 2009 a BIM Sub-committee of the OAA Practice Committee was set up to proceed with de-velopment of material for dissemination to members that would provide salient advice to best work within this new environ-ment to provide high quality buildings in a way that protects the public interest and at the same time manages and controls the risks to architects.

The BIM Sub-committee during 2009 looked at the issues and possible best practice advice to architectural practices involved with or entering into the BIM world. The current reality of the profession is that many architects working with BIM do so with-in traditional business and service delivery models using stan-dard contracts and assuming conventional risk allocation. For these practices there is an important need for advice regarding best practices in regards to the adoption and implementation of BIM. The focus of advice would be directed at best practices as opposed to the technical aspects of BIM. The proposal to Council was for the development of two guides.

The first would describe best practices for the use and applica-tion of BIM in traditional project delivery models using current standard contracts for both client-architect and construction agreements which are based on a risk allocation approach. The advice would be prescriptive in nature, offering suggested solutions, practice tools and language for typical practitioners to make maximum and quick use of the potential of BIM for the delivery of architectural services and quality building projects.

A second guide will follow up with advice for the use and ap-plication of BIM in integrated project delivery (IPD) using non-traditional contract templates which are based on a risk/reward sharing approach. The advice should outline principles and offer suggested solutions, practice tools and language in order to make it possible for practitioners working with BIM and IPD to maximize the leverage of the BIM model as a tool to provide value added leadership to the project team for the profitable delivery of quality building projects.

The Sub-committee also suggested establishing a volunteer BIM Best Practices Advisory Panel consisting of architects and engineers from various jurisdictions who are experienced with BIM and including a majority of OAA members.

2009 BIM Sub-Committee

John Stephenson, ChairToon F. DreessenHoda W. KayalR. Bruce March

Sub-Committee on Building Codes and Regulation (SCOBCAR)

SCOBCAR was established to maintain the architectural profession’s leadership role in the development of building codes and regulation in order to ensure that public interest and safety is paramount and that the architectural profes-sion continues to be solely responsible for its own self-regulation.

Agenda items for 2009 included:

❚ Review of the Proposed Changes to the National Fire Code (NFC) – Cross-Referencing National Building Code (NBC) Requirements to the NFC, per the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC)

❚ Review of the Proposed Changes to the NBC – Relocation of NFC Re-quirements to the NBC, per the CCBFC

❚ Review of Proposed Changes to the National Model Construction Code Documents, per the CCBFC

❚ Review of the Proposed Changes to the 2006 Building Code, per the Minis-try of Municipal Affairs & Housing (MMAH)

❚ Review of the Initial Proposed Accessible Built Environment Standard from the Ministry of Community and Social Services

Practice Advisory Services

Practitioners from large and small firms contact the OAA Practice Advisor for answers to their questions, issues and concerns. The service is used by architects, employees of practices, owners of practices, independent contractors, general contractors, building officials, other associations, consultants, and clients.

Recurring questions on specific topics are often the basis for advice in Practice Tips or Regulatory Notices, and can highlight the need for policy changes by Council.

questions? We're here to answer anyone's questions regarding architec-tural practice -- architects, employees of practices, owners of practices, independent contractors, consultants, clients and lawyers.

Contact the OAA Practice Advisor at [email protected]: 416-449-6898fax: 416-449-5756; orin writing to: OAA, 111 Moatfield Drive, Toronto ON M3B 3L6


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Architecture Week aligned with Doors Open

Architecture Week is coordinated by regional societies to increase the awareness of architecture and the architectural profession within Ontario communities. OAA Regional Societies align their local Architecture Week to coincide with Doors Open Events occurring in the spring and fall across the province.

Society Chairs

The Society Chairs “provide a communications/coordination network between the OAA and its members in regional societies, and provide a forum for the Chairs to exchange ideas for society activities and discuss common concerns, review applications from the societies for special project funding and make recommendations to Council”.

The Society Chairs meet once a year at the OAA annual Conference.

Members of OAA Regional Societies

Societies provide a venue for dialogue between local architects, a support network for profession-al advice, social interaction among the architec-tural community and opportunities for leadership, continuing education and community outreach.

1346 OAA members participate in their local Regional Society of Architects

Societies

1. Thunder Bay2. Algoma 3. North Bay4. Northern Ontario5. Ottawa Regional6. St. Lawrence Valley7. Northumberland-Durham8. Trent9. Toronto10. Grand Valley11. Hamilton and Burlington12. Niagara13. London14. St. Clair Society

2009 Society Chairs

Algoma Society of Architects David Ellis Grand Valley Society of Architects David Thompson Hamilton and Burlington Society of Architects Bill CurranLondon Society of Architects Dave MurphyNiagara Society of Architects Greg A. ReddenNorth Bay Society of Architects Andrew Bruce-PayneNorthern Ontario Society of Architects Jeffery J.P. LabergeNorthumberland - Durham Society of Architects J. Reginald FreethyOttawa Regional Society of Architects Fiona BoeySt. Clair Society of Architects John HrovatSt. Lawrence Valley Society of Architects Gary M. KembelThunder Bay Society of Architects John BradicaToronto Society of Architects Margaret GrahamTrent Society of Architects Matthew Harvey

President’s Annual Society TourSeptember 9 - November 10, 2009

The President's annual visits were held during the months of September and October.

OAA President Gerrie Doyle with local Councillors and Director of Policy Kristi Doyle toured the province to talk to the membership about current issues and important initiatives Council is moving forward with and to receive member feedback.


canstruction®November 3 to 7Toronto Dominion Centre, Toronto

canstruction® 2009 attracted 21 teams, to participate in this fun and creative competi-tion .

The recession did not deter teams and sponsors – for 2009, they were able to raise over 79,662 pounds of food for the Daily Bread Food Bank.

Congratulations to the 2009 award win-ners:

Juror’s Favourite: Bridging the Great DivideQuadrangle Architects Limited

Structural Ingenuity: THE GREAT CAN-AID-IAN HUNGER BUSTERCOHOS EVAMY integratedesign

Best Use of Labels:Bouncy CastleAECOM

Best Meal: Let’s Give a Dam!Diamond and Schmitt Architects Incorporated

Honourable Mention: Stand Out Against HungerShore Tilbe Irwin and Partners Architects

Honourable Mention: Solving the Mystery of HungerTurner Fleischer Architects Inc.

View the 2009 entries at: www.sdacanada.com/canstruction.html. canstruction®, Toronto is presented by the Society of Design Administration Canada and supported by Consulting Engineers of Ontario, Design Exchange, and the Ontario Association of Architects.

IIDEX/NeoCon CanadaThe Next Twenty FiveSeptember 23-26 Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto

IIDEX/NeoCon Canada is Canada's largest Exposition and Conference for the design, construction and management of the built environment. Two thousand and nine marked their 25th anniversary and was one of the biggest years for architects with special exhibits, architectural products, international keynotes and 100 + CEU seminars covering topics that touch all aspects of architectural design and practice management.

Special Programming for Architects included:❚ Green Building Festival celebrated its

5th anniversary by joining forces with IIDEX to create the most compre-hensive Exposition and Conference focused on sustainable buildings, architecture, products and services for architects and designers.

❚ The World Green Building Council’s Leaders Summit was the first time the World GBC brought together Canadian and international industry leaders and policy experts to discuss the enormous potential green buildings could provide as nations work to reduce their carbon emissions.

❚ Twenty + Change returned with a national focus on emerging architec-tural practices. The 2009 exhibition profiled emerging designers working in architecture, landscape and urban design.

❚ Toronto Society of Architects 4th annu-al Green Design poster competition winners were on display.

❚ Continuing Education Opportunities Architects had the opportunity to choose from over 35 hours of CORE learning seminars.

❚ Architecture students took centre stage with their 2nd annual Architectural Students Charrette.

❚ 100+ CEU Seminars. ❚ Awards: The 2009 Awards lounge

showcased the best of the best in architecture and design including the 2009 OAA Awards.

Doors Open Toronto 2009May 23 and 24Toronto

Doors Open Toronto is a signature event of Toronto Culture presented by the Toronto Star. It is a one weekend, once a year opportunity when over 140 buildings of architectural, historic, cultural and social significance open their doors to the public for a city-wide celebration. On May 23 & 24, OAA Headquarters took part in Doors Open Toronto with a record breaking 775 guests visiting 111 Moatfield Drive. Visitors were permit-ted to tour the second floor and view an exhibit of the 2009 OAA Award winners which were on display.

Guests admired the exhibit, the building and the spectacular view. Students and volunteers from the membership were on hand to answer their questions.

We thank those members who volun-teered their time for this event. If you are interested in volunteering at OAA Headquarters for Doors Open Toronto 2010, please contact Tamara La Pierre King at [email protected].

Doors Open Ontario events are held throughout the year across the province. To see what’s happening in your com-munity visit: www.doorsopenontario.caco

Construct Canada International Architectural Round TableDecember 2Metro Toronto Convention Centre

The OAA co-sponsored the 8th Annual International Roundtable on Architecture “Radical Pragmatism: New Modes of Architectural Practice”. Mason White moderated the discussion which included panelists: Craig Dykers, Gordon Gill, Andrew King and Joshua Prince-Ramus views on the changing practice of architecture: new processes and modes, techniques, climates and economies.

Supporting Community and Industry Events

Scholarships

The OAA provides annual scholarships to be awarded to the archi-tecture student with the highest overall grade in 2nd and 3rd year at the following institutions:

These scholarships are administered by the schools and awarded at their discretion.

University of Toronto2nd year – Richard Unterthiner3rd year – Kerry Rom

University of Waterloo2nd year – Samantha Oswald3rd year – Coco Keyu Xiong

Carleton University2nd year – Golnaz Karimi3rd year – Sara L’Esperance

Ryerson UniversityScholarship is awarded to students with highest overall grades in Architectural Science3rd Year – Nicolas Boutin4th Year - Razvan Ghilic Micu

Ontario College of Art & Design ScholarshipScholarship is awarded to a student of Environmental Design.Paul Koji Kawai

Architectural Guild Prize FundThe Medals are awarded annually to the graduating students with the highest grade from each of the three schools of architecture in Ontario.

University of TorontoSukie Shuk Ki Leung

University of WaterlooKristina Duynisveld

Carleton UniversityJanak Babaji Alford

Ryerson UniversityRazvan Ghilic Micu

Milic ScholarshipThe Milic Scholarship is awarded to a student of Crescent School, Toronto who has demonstrated "pursuit of excellence in all his/her endeavours and helping others to achieve the same"; "demonstrated academic excellence and leadership within the student body” and “who is pursuing post secondary education immediately after gradu-ation." This scholarship was set up in memory of Vladan Milic, past president of the OAA. The scholarship recipient is:

Michael Joobo Shimpg

Schools of Architecturein Ontario

The Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism at Carleton University

University of Toronto John H. DanielsFaculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design

University of WaterlooSchool of Architecture


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Update on the RAIC Syllabus Program

The task group working on the 'Syllabus Program Renewal' has been underway for 5 years or so and has been discussed for the past four years at our AGM. This year, I am pleased to announce, will see some real progress in the evolution of the overall Syllabus Program from a regionally based program to a nationally run edu-cation and qualification institution for Architects. The past four years have been difficult to say the least. Any change to an existing program is difficult and it is made especially difficult when it sets out to chart what is indeed new waters. Today, we are in a posi-tion to say that the transition of the program is underway from a regionally based program to a nationally based program, hosted by Athabasca University BUT delivered throughout the country on a regional basis. In centres, such as Toronto, where there is a large enough student base to host a thriving Syllabus Studio, the program will continue to operate in an enriched and expanded program. The overall goal of the program is to allow students throughout the country, regardless of the size of their community, to participate in our program. As such, the students will supplement their work experience in an architect's office with both hands-on ( face-to-face) and on-line education. This on-line component will be done with both distance education course work and through a system of vir-tual studios which will employ cutting edge tools and teaching meth-ods. The goal is to provide a program that can be accessed from coast-to-coast in both official languages.

This past March saw the official 'launch' of the Graduate Diploma in Architecture by Athabasca University with an expected com-mencement date of September 2010. This fall we also plan to have the beginning courses in place for students to take in the B.Sc in Architecture program which is currently being developed by A.U. The program course description, or syllabus as it is known, is cur-rently (at press time for this article) being evaluated by the Alberta Quality Council,which is the major step in having the program certified by the Province and to permit the University to grant the undergraduate degree. The RAIC intends to have this program run-ning at Athabasca in 2010-2011 and we plan to roll out the details at our national RAIC Convention in Saskatoon in June.

Equally exciting news is the interest by the community in developing this program of Architecture in Athabasca. The RAIC has received a pledge of $250,000 from the Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association to help fund the position of a Director of the RAIC Centre. This lead donation plus others has already amassed over $600,000 to support this initiative. Equally important has been the financial contributions from the Federal Government which has generously allowed for the development of the course materials and to substantially offset the cost to the RAIC of the program's devel-opment. The need for this program and the other possible uses of distance and supplementary education in the field of Architecture is obvious and this program will fulfill many different needs by the Provincial licensing regulators and educators alike. The RAIC is committed to making this national program a reality and we look forward to sharing with you more news in the coming months. David Craddock, OAA, MRAIC,RAIC 2nd V.President

For more information, visit: http://www.raic.org/interns_students/syllabus/syllabus-renewal-update-1709_e.pdf

Update on Accreditation of Ryerson's Program

The Ryerson program in Architecture was granted candidacy status by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB), effective January 1, 2008.

In Canada, all provincial associations recommend a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licen-sure. The CACB, which is the sole agency authorized to accredit Canadian professional degree programs in architecture, recognizes two types of accredited degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture and the Master of Architecture. A program may be granted a six-year, three-year, or two-year term of accreditation, depending on its degree of conformance with established educational standards.

Masters degree programs, such as the Ryerson M.Arch., may consist of a pre-professional undergraduate degree and a professional grad-uate degree, which, when earned sequentially, comprise an accred-ited professional education. However, the pre-professional degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree.

The CACB grants candidacy status to new programs that have developed viable plans for achieving initial accreditation. Candidacy status indicates that a program should be accredited within six years of achieving candidacy, if its plan is properly implemented.

Architectural Science has been taught at Ryerson University for over 60 years. With the University, Faculty and Department’s com-mitment to our programs, this is an exciting time to be studying at Ryerson as we embark on several new initiatives. The 2009/2010 Academic year brings the second class of graduate students in Building Science, plans for graduate degrees in Construction Project Management, the third cohort of students in the Master of Architecture, and the implementation of our new undergraduate curriculum nears completion. We will be visited again in the Winter Term 2010.

Developments in Education

The 2009 year was anchored by the reappointment of Marco Frascari as Director for an additional 5-year term. Professor Frascari studied under Carlo Scarpa in Venice. Marco Frascari’s continued directorship confirms the School’s commitment to the education of architects as intellectuals and innovative practitioners. The 2009-2010 academic year will be led by Professor Sheryl Boyle as Acting Director while Marco is on sabbatical.

Our school welcomed two new faculty to the fold this year. The inter-nationally renowned author and scholar from the UK, Roger Connah has joined us and has now taken over the Associate Directorship for the Graduate Program in addition to teaching the Introduction to Architecture course to our first year undergraduate students and Graduate Studio and seminars. Dr. Qi Zhu joins us to teach in our undergraduate studios, the introduction to computing and visualization course and as well will teach a course in Asian Architecture. Both have added wonderful new ideas to the program and we are so glad to have them aboard.

The Undergraduate program accepted its first class into our new undergraduate framework that includes new majors in our Bachelor of Architectural Studies, including Design (the existing program), Urbanism, Conservation & Sustainability and Philosophy & Criticism. Students all begin in a common first year followed by specializations in the various majors.

The Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism at Carleton University


This is my first report to the OAA since I began my role as Dean. Following a decade-long transformation of the school’s faculty and pro-fessional programs, the school is now going through an intense period of renewal, making a coordinated effort to expand its educational programs, undertake more design research, and mount new forms of public outreach. No doubt you will have heard of the historic gift of $14 million made to our faculty by John and Myrna Daniels. This gift is seeding the school’s transformation, including an ambitious expansion of our facilities. The faculty is particularly committed to exploring new modes of practice by drawing on the community of minds from within the University of Toronto, and from the broader design community, and thereby becoming a focal point for research and speculation on better ways to design and inhabit the built environment. To support our approach, we are planning to offer doctoral and Ph.D. programs, and currently have two searches underway to support these programs, one in the area of applied design, and another in history/theory. We are planning to have a concentration on health design at both a masters and doctoral level.

I believe with regard to design innovation and driving creative forms of practice, the Daniels Faculty is the pre-eminent university-based design school in Canada and that our faculty and student’s accomplishments bear this out. To give you just a few examples from within just the past

University of Toronto John H. DanielsFaculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design

Reports from the Schools of ArchitectureM SUB-COMMITTEE

The graduate program welcomed Andrew King as the 2009-2010 Azrieli Visiting Critic. Andrew is a graduate architect, author, critic and educa-tor and has practiced, taught, exhibited and been published internation-ally. He was awarded the Canada Council for the Arts Priz de Rome as a Canadian Architect Award of Excellence for his work. He is Design Principal at Canon Design and is director of his trans-disciplinary research practice, AKA. Andrew has participated in teaching studios at the under-graduate level at Carleton in the past and his passion for architectural making has posed the question of critical practice and representation to his graduate students and formed the foundation of his Symposium entitled TransArchitecture, TransPractice – a Discussion on the Limits of Practice was held on October 23 in Ottawa.

Directed Studies Abroad (DSA) continues to be a significant aspect of both our graduate and undergraduate programs. This year, groups of 3rd year students spent part of their term in France, Italy, or visiting industrial sites on the Canadian Shield (lovingly called DSA Snow). At the graduate level, the School initiated its second DSA with the financial backing of the Azrieli Endowment. Our first year graduate students now have the option of a fall semester in Berlin with Professor Annette Homann or a winter semester in Bologna with Professor Claudio Sgarbi.

An excellent Forum Lecture Series was launched in 09/10 thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Forum’s founding Sponsors; IBI Group, Merkley Supply Limited, GRC Architects, Charlesfort Development Corporation, Trinity Development Group and Barry J. Hobin and Associates Architects. Our annual partners for the Forum are Gilmore


Reproductions, the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, the Ottawa Regional Society of Architects, Canadian Architect, the Ottawa Citizen, Cultures France, the French Embassy, The Lord Elgin Hotel, Sakato Corporation, Social restaurant and BBB Architects. The 09/10 speakers were Josep Acebillo, the chief architect for the city of Barcelona Jean-Marc Ibos & Myrto Vitart architects, Tim & Pat Murray of Murray & Murray Architects, Jack Diamond from Diamond + Schmitt Architects, Peter Buchanan from CEI Architecture Planning Interiors and Marion Weiss of Weiss/Manfredi architects.

Finally, but not least, is the welcome rebirth of the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism publication under the new title “Building 22” which is the number assigned to our building in Carleton University’s original way finding system. The publication was put together by two graduate students, Cedric Boulet and Chris Bretecher and included writ-ing by faculty, student projects and essays. The spectacular launch event and smooth distribution as well as the excellent craft of the final product ensures its production for years to come and we are so happy to have the school back in the eyes of the world.

In closing, I would like to thank personally the students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the School of Architecture for their support in my term as Acting Director, the experience has been very special and made even more so by them. I look forward to returning to full-time teaching and research as well as my new role as Associate Director of Research next year.

Sheryl BoyleActing DirectorAzrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism

year: Assistant Professor Aziza Chaouni’s ongoing work on the city of Fez in Morocco was awarded the gold (top) prize in a prestigious, multi-stage international competition sponsored by the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction. Mason White, another junior member of our faculty, won a hard-fought competition among young architects to have his firm’s work be the subject of the next iteration of the Pamphlet Architecture Series at the Princeton Architectural Press. Mason was also among the five teams selected in the professional division of a UCLA sponsored competition on new approaches infrastructure provision, entitled “WPA 2.0”, which was recently adjudicated at the Smithsonian’s National Building Museum by some of the world’s leading practitioners and academics. Fadi Masoud, a current graduate student in Landscape Architecture was awarded first prize in the student category of this same multi-stage international competition. Two of our recent graduates won the European competition this year, which was established to allow the most talented young architects the opportunity to build significant proj-ects in Europe. Our more established faculty continues to lead the field in design awards and notable publications. Just this past week, George Baird, our distinguished former dean, was awarded the RAIC Gold Medal. In addition, our alumnus and patron John Daniels, and a member of our faculty John Shnier, are among this year’s elected RAIC fellows.

Richard SommerDeanJohn H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and DesignUniversity of Toronto

Ain Allas

Dietrich Boecker

Christian I. Carsten

Kenneth Raymond Cooper

Bruce S. Crowther

Alexander Mitchell Duthie

Arthur Charles Erickson

Robert Francis Fraser

Donald Alastair Gale

Howard Marshall Greenspan

W. Tom Hovitch

Kamran Khazra

John V. Langley

Murray Clifford Marshall

Leonid Matzov

Robert Stanley McCague

Ian William Nicoll

Jose M. Pereira

Dennis Peters

Erkki Pukonen

Michael F. Roberts

Phillip Roald Sharp

Nicholas Martin Anthony Skinner

William Reid Swain

Egils Tannis

Howard D. Vandewater

Ilmar Wallner

It was with deep sorrow that the Members of the OAA learned of the death in 2009 of the following:


In Memorium



Auditor's Report and Financial Statements

Overview

You will find included with the Ontario Association of Architects 2009 Annual Report the Financial Statements for the past fiscal year ended November 30, 2009.

These statements were reviewed and approved by the OAA Finance and Audit Committee on February 22, 2010 after being advised by our Auditors, PKF Hill LLP, Chartered Accountants that they would be issu-ing an unqualified audit report. OAA Council formally received the 2009 Financial Statements at their meeting on March 4, 2010.

As you review these statements, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight and summarize a few of the key areas of interest.

Overall, with the help of regular monitoring by our staff, our financial position remains stable. For the current fiscal year we are pleased to be showing a surplus of revenue over expenses in the amount of $2,533,285*.

*Please note that of this total surplus amount, $1,900,743 relates to income from OAA’s investment in Pro-Demnity Insurance, which is represented by the settlement from a provincial sales tax assessment of $2,071,675; and a deficit from ongoing operations in 2009 of $170,932. Significant adjustments in their numbers this year relate to increased provisions for reserves as dictated by the actuary and a one-time revenue item related to the PST dispute that was settled in favour of Pro-Demnity. Additional detail is available in the Pro-Demnity Financial Statements and in the OAA Notes to Financial Statements.

The primary reason for the remaining surplus is a remarkable increase in the number of members joining in 2009. We attribute this increase to a combination of positive results from the changes to the Intern Process and ExAC examination as well as a restructuring of long time intern fees and Certificate of Practice (CofP) fees. While we are happy to have sufficient revenue to meet our expenses, we need to remember that after factoring out such unexpected and fortuitous financial events that happened during this past year and that are outlined in more detail else-where, the remaining surplus represents only a small percentage of our gross revenues. It is and continues to be a delicate balance.

The OAA management team continues as in previous years with three senior positions reporting to Council: Director of Operations, Director of Policy and Registrar. With the exception of the departure of the Deputy Registrar mid 2009, there were no significant staff changes in 2009. A Task Group of Council and Staff are currently taking this oppor-tunity to review activities and workload in the Office of the Registrar and the position requirements for a Deputy Registrar with a view to filling this role in 2010.

Balance Sheet:

Assets:

Our Assets remain stable and show an increase when compared with the previous year. There are some fluctuations between cash and short term deposits depending upon reporting dates for maturity dates etc. Our sur-plus revenue is reflected in a stronger cash position when compared to the same time last year.

Liabilities and Members Equity:

Our current liabilities have increased slightly but not significantly over the previous year, primarily in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities.

The Building Reserve Fund currently stands at $120,000. The outstand-ing balance on the building Mortgage now stands at $2,041,222.

Total Members Equity stands at $26,930,657. Please remember that of this amount, $24,739,702 is related to our investment in Pro-Demnity Insurance Company. Of the remainder, the amount of $1,220,555 is held as an unrestricted reserve, with other amounts accounting for the Building Reserve Fund as well as other property and equipment, and any as yet unrealized gains on any financial assets held by the OAA. Members Equity is a book entry which reflects the cumulative results of the years of operation of the OAA. At the end of each fiscal year, the net surplus or deficit is closed to the Members’ Equity account via journal entry. This entry takes into consideration such items as depreciation on building, computers and equipment as well as accruals for expenses related to prior years. The maximum amount of Members’ Equity held as a reserve by non-profit organizations such as the OAA is generally accepted as one year’s total membership fees in order to comply with taxation requirements. Our Members’ Equity is within the required and recommended limits.

Statement of Revenue and Expenses

Specific Revenue items are summarized on the Statement of Operations on page 3 and expenses are detailed in a schedule on page 13 of the Financial Statement. Significant changes over the previous year are high-lighted as follows:

Revenue: “Where does our money come from”

Showing an increase in revenue over last year are the following catego-ries:❚ Annual membership fees and related revenue. We have 170 more

members this year than at the same time last year, resulting in an unexpected revenue increase.

❚ Restructuring of Intern Fees. This has resulted in a number of Long-Term Interns moving up into full Membership.

❚ Classified Advertising Revenue from our Web site❚ ExAC Registration Income. This program, shared with other provinces

is now in its 2nd year and has been well accepted and subscribed by interns (see also additional notes below)

❚ Continuing Education (related to end of cycle)❚ Conference and Annual Meeting ( considered within a normal fluctua

tion)

Showing a decrease in revenue over last year are the following catego-ries:❚ Investment Income (market conditions)❚ Publications (primarily CHOP)❚ Rental/Catering Revenue (reduced activity at 111 Moatfield)

Expenses: “Where does our money go”

Direct program expenses are summarized on the revenue/expense state-ment and detailed in a schedule on page 13 of the Financial Statement. Significant changes over the previous year are highlighted as follows:

Showing an increase in expenses over the previous year are the following categories:❚ Conference and Annual Meeting (normal fluctuation offset by addi-

tional revenue)❚ Communications – Website (new website development)❚ Internet Access and Hosting (service upgraded to meet demand)❚ Credit Card Charges (more members paying with credit card)❚ Continuing Education (end of cycle requiring additional sessions)

Showing a reduction in expenses over the previous year are the following categories:❚ Overall Council, Committees and Task Group Expenses ❚ Overall Office of the Registrar (Act Enforcement Activities)❚ Practice Consultation Service (PCS program on hold, now set for roll

out in 2010)❚ Admission Course ❚ Overall Professional Fees

Staff Salaries and benefits increased by approximately 6% including taxes and benefits reflecting regular cost of living increases, increased costs of the associated benefits and taxes, as well as an increase in temporary staffing requirements over the year.


Senior Vice President & Treasurer's Report


Other Issues

Building Maintenance Fund

There is currently $120,000.00 in the internally restricted Building Maintenance Fund that was established to fund anticipated renovations necessary for the OAA Headquarters Building.

Pro-Demnity Insurance

As is noted above, Pro-Demnity’s financial position remains stable and this year returned $1,900,743 to Members Equity due primarily to a one-time unusual event. Additional detail is available in the Pro-Demnity Financial Statement and in the notes to the Financial Statements.

The mortgage held by Pro-Demnity for the building currently stands at $2,041,222 and bears interest at 7% and at the current rate will be fully paid by January 15, 2028. The current (2009) interest expense of $143,060 is included in the building schedule of expenses. The principal payment in 2009 was $54,505 for a total expenditure of $197,565.

Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC)

During the year, the OAA entered into an agreement with 8 other pro-vincial associations to manage the ExAC examination process and the associated Committee for the Examination for Architects in Canada (“CExAC”). The agreement also outlines how revenues are to be allo-cated and how costs, primarily related to the development of the exam, are to be recovered. The OAA has been appointed to act as the admin-istrator of the program.

During 2009, the OAA recognized $83,860 of revenue which represents its portion of the current year exam fees and its portion of the recovery of development costs. Amounts to be distributed to the other provin-cial associations of $360,649 have been recorded as accounts payable. The OAA has recorded their portion of the levy costs of $92,824 as an expense. Amounts receivable from the other provincial associations of $300,452, to recover development and current year operating costs, have been recorded as accounts receivable.

New Web site

As reflected by the increased spending in the category of Communications, the Council and staff are currently working towards launch of a new Web site in 2010 that will include new and more user-friendly content as a service to Members as well as e-commerce capabil-ities to provide on-line payment of member fees and updates of member information.

We look forward to seeing the positive results of this investment that has spanned the last several years.

Procedures for Improved Financial Reporting and Control

In 2009, our new accounting (Dynamics GP) and database manage-ment software (iMIS) was implemented. This is the first full year of this new system and in the future will be tied into our new website and e-commerce capabilities to provide better and more efficient access for members to update their information and pay applicable fees. This new system has also given us more detailed and up to date information in order to monitor our financial position at any given time. Through the course of any given month or year, we may experience expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances such as legal challenges, discipline hear-ings, or extraordinary building and administrative expenses. Expenditures are reviewed on a monthly basis and adjustments made as necessary.

Committees and program expenses are continually monitored in order to stay within budget and control costs. The monthly monitoring system keeps track of expenditures as well as provides historic comparisons. These financial controls have resulted in an effective organization that strives to provide the best possible service to the membership in the most cost effective manner.

Budget Pressures for 2010

Over the course of the 2009 fiscal year, Council approved adjustments to the 2009 budget to accommodate new Council Policy Development projects that arose during the course of the year as well as for normal adjustments that typically occur throughout the year. While we were fortunate this past year to have had the additional revenue that cov-ered additional expenses, this is something that needs to be reviewed frequently and monitored closely. The 2010 budget allocation for these unknown Council Development projects is currently set at $32,330 with an overall projected budget surplus for the upcoming year of $105,365 or approximately 2% of gross revenue.

I am pleased that through careful management of your resources, that the OAA finances are well positioned to meet the challenges ahead.

Best regards for 2010.

Sincerely,

James Farrow, Architect, OAA, OAQ, MRAIC2009 Senior Vice President and Treasurer


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