24
Apr
Wednesday
ROB|ARCH 2024 is a collaboration between the University of Toronto (UofT), Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), and the University of Waterloo (UW). UofT and TMU are in close proximity to each other in downtown Toronto and will be the site for the 2023/24 conference and split programming.
01
May
Wednesday
Join us at Teknion for our BEAT// MIX Parenthood 2.0. Our Parenthood MIX is back by popular demand, but this time in-person with a different set of speakers. We are excited to mix and mingle while discussing parenthood and the construction industry.
02
May
Thursday
SOSA Canada is pleased to host its annual marquee event Spotlight South Asia at Toronto Metropolitan University on May 02, 2024 in collaboration with The Royal Architectural Institute Of Canada | L'Institut royal d'architecture du Canada.
02
May
Thursday
You can stop struggling to understand all the confusing information about color out there on the internet. No more visual gymnastics. Aimlessly collecting paint chips and samples ends now. Lori will show you how her world of evidence-based color expertise truly makes color easy.
04
May
Saturday
Get your resume reviewed by the VK Recruitment team Join us for the TSA’s first ever Portfolio and Resume Review Clinic, as we bring together an amazing roster of guest reviewers to give you feedback on these important documents and share their insights on what makes a candidate stand out. Our portfolio reviewers represent a wide variety of practices within the industry, including architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design, and all have experience in the hiring process.
05
May
Sunday
Don’t miss GradEx 109, OCAD University’s 109th Annual Graduate Exhibition – Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition from May 1 to 5, 2024. Be inspired by the work of more than 800 emerging artists and designers at OCAD U’s 100 McCaul St. location.
07
May
Tuesday
Join us for this 1.5-hour virtual presentation with Aaron Waldt of 475 High Performance Building Supply where we’ll discuss how we can build better, more durable enclosures using the products available to us in Ontario. Aaron will start by reviewing the importance of building airtightness and how we can apply Passive House principles to all building types. We will then explore different components of the building envelope and how they work together to create a reliable system that optimizes drying, using case studies of the Pro Clima Membrane and Tape System and the INTELLO PLUS Intelligent Vapour Control Layer to understand the smart enclosure technology used in various construction types, from 2x framing to historic masonry.
07
May
Tuesday
This presentation will showcase the work to date of George Brown College as they begin to uncover the palimpsest of natural, cultural, and industrial heritage through the medium of photogrammetric, laser and immersive technologies. This research project focuses on an Algonquin built log cabin for the digitization of lost culture, heritage, and language of providing an opportunity to engage, educate and redevelop.
08
May
Wednesday
This virtual one day conference features national leaders in landscape architecture presenting recent projects and discussions on how the relationship to outdoors spaces has changed in light of the pandemic, the urgencies of climate change, the need for new public spaces, and the drive to create more healthy and engaged connections to our landscapes.
09
May
Thursday
Toronto Metropolitan University’s Department of Architectural Science encourages its students to test boundaries, explore new possibilities, and apply their skill to prevailing issues present within their evolving surroundings. The annual Year End Show presents the culmination of the 2023-2024 academic term, showcasing the impressive and cutting-edge works of our top students in all four years of study and at the graduate level.
14
May
Tuesday
Join us for a conversation with Siamak Hariri, founding partner of Hariri Pontarini Architects. Drawing upon examples from his internationally recognized portfolio, Siamak will explore the creative process, and examine where ideas come from.
14
May
Tuesday
Join our new Affiliate member, Giorgio Graesan & Friends, to discover the beauty of Venetian plaster. Explore the various textures of Venetian plaster and learn how it can elevate your projects with distinctive elegance and potential cost savings compared to ordinary wall finishes. This virtual event is open to all DDA members & non-members, on behalf of DDA Ontario.
