OAA Architects in Ottawa

Why must Architects be licensed?

Architects are professionals and the plan, design and construct buildings and renovations the public uses.  Licensing bodies like The Ontario Architects Association promote continued professional development and ensure the designs are held to the highest standards in the profession.  Architects are responsible for their designs and licensing ensures your architect is properly insured in case something goes wrong.  Licensing ultimately protects the consumer from unqualified architects.

Architects and technologists are licensed by the OAA in Ontario to protect consumers from unqualified architects.  Architects help with more than just design, they advise, consult, research and advocate for owners, investors, communities and ultimately the building’s occupants. 

• Creating or changing a design to govern the construction, enlargement, or alteration of a building
• Evaluating, advising on or reporting on the construction, enlargement, or alteration of a building
• Provide a review of the construction, enlargement, or alteration of a building.

What Ottawa Architects Do?

When a client hires a contract the scope of the work varies on the type of project or the type of architect.  From residential to commercial construction there are just as many architects specializing in each type of project.  Our Ottawa clients are usually homeowners looking to build a custom home or major renovation but we do help commercial clients build and renovate commercial property too. 

Architects lead teams of engineers, technologists and the client to help manage workers, shipments, materials, building codes, permits, inspections & construction.  Without an architect it would be very difficult for a homeowner or client to manage all the moving parts without experience.

Architect Seals In Ottawa

Architecture seals are physical or digital stamps provided by a licensed architect in Canada. The seal will have the signature of the approving architect, engineer or architect.  Architect seals may be required when submitting documents to  City of Ottawa planners when obtaining building permits or planning construction.   Getting your building plans stamped with an architect seal certifies they have been inspected and approved by a qualified architect.