Ottawa Regional Society of Architects

The Ottawa Regional Society of Architects is a non-profit volunteer organization and a Society of the Ontario Association of Architects. It provides a forum for open discussion of professional matters, a focus in the community for activities involving architects and a foundation for educational, community, and social activities of its members. ORSA is the local Chapter of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), which is the licensing and regulatory body that governs the practice of architecture in Ontario.

ORSA is committed to presenting informed opinions on issues affecting architecture in the National Capital Region, as well as to increasing public awareness of the social importance of architectural design. ORSA plays an advocacy role in our City, ensuring that architecture and design are key considerations in public discussions and in processes that have an impact on our built environment. ORSA has, participated in civic improvement roundtables, hosted public forums on current city planning issues, and initiated discourse on urban and architectural concerns in the Capital.