Accessibility Policy
In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the purpose of this policy is to outline responsibilities of staff personnel (employees, volunteers and other third parties) on behalf of CSV Architects in providing goods, services and opportunities to people with disabilities.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - full policy outline
How to Hire an Architect
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) - what is architecture?
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) - hiring an architect
Ottawa Regional Society of Architects (ORSA) - frequently asked questions
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) - building and design
Codes and Regulations
All scales of projects require adherence to codes and regulations, from a simple building permit to more extensive applications requiring approval from multiple authorities. CSV Architects can provide the expertise required to manage complex approval processes including Site Plan Control and Zoning Applications. The Links below are provided to help understand the different application processes that affect a project as well as technical informations to ensure good practice as well as code compliance.
OAA - the Architects Act
City of Ottawa - design and planning guidelines
Ontario Building Code (OBC) - about the building code
Sustainability
CSV is committed to encouraging a wider understanding of sustainablity. In addition to the design and planning of buildings, sustainablity permeates many other facets of society, such as energy conservation, waste reducation and co-existance with the natural environment. The links on this page are just a few of the many resources available to learn about sustainable design and its many inter-related topics.
The 2030 Challenge - what is the 2030 challenge?
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) - going green with LEED
Green Building Initiative (GBI) - about Green Globes
Canadian Passive House Institute (CanPHI) - the fundamentals of Passive House