In addition to impacting our well-being and identity, architecture impacts the environment. We, as a society, are facing challenges that need to be addressed.
Human induced climate change is causing extreme weather events with more frequency, threatening natural ecosystems and human settlements. Conventional fossil fuels are being depleted and irresponsible resource extraction is causing catastrophic damage.
Rapid urbanization is introducing new social and health challenges for people while our deteriorating urban infrastructure is in much need of renewal. Architecture and related design professions – together with all citizens – must rise to these challenges through resilient and sustainable design.
We all deserve healthy, safe and vibrant communities – communities that excite us and reflect who we are as Canadians.