2023 Projects
The Ontario Association of Architects’ (OAA’s) 2023 SHIFT Health/Architecture Challenge asked the profession to explore the intersection of architecture and human health, and examined how innovative ideas could improve happiness and well-being.
From considering indoor environmental effects on bodies and minds to designing truly inclusive, accessible spaces, the role the architecture profession plays in supporting human health, in Ontario and around the world was explored.
The five selections highlighted below were chosen by a jury to represent SHIFT’s 2023 class and were
presented at the SHIFT2023 Challenge and Honours event on June 22 at Science North in Sudbury as part of the 2023 OAA Conference. Check out the Media Release announcing the winners. You can also read this year’s SHIFT publication on the OAA Website. Come back soon to view 2025’s projects, but for now check out 2023’s selections below.
Past Projects