The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is a self-regulating organization governed by the Architects Act, which is a statute of the Government of Ontario. The OAA is dedicated to promoting and increasing the knowledge, skill and proficiency of its members, and administering the Architects Act, in order that the public interest may be served and protected.

A society of the OAA, the Niagara Society of Architects (NSA) is one of 14 regional subsidiary non-profit organizations of professional architects, intern architects, or, individuals that, through their related professions/interests, are nominated as honorary members or sponsor members.

The NSA provides:
A venue for dialogue between regional architects;
A support network for professional advice;
Social interaction among the local architectural community;
Opportunities for community leadership; and,
Continuing education.

The NSA acts as a collective forum for issues directly affecting the practice of its members as well as for promoting an understanding of the practice of architecture and our role in the construction industry and our local economy. We recognize Niagara talent and achievements in our common field of endeavour. Through sponsorship and volunteer time, the NSA works with local organizations to offer architectural walking tours of our rich building and urban design heritage.

We host lectures and exhibitions on the architecture of Niagara’s past, present and future and we participate in or organize charitable events in the communities where our members live and work. By election, we appoint Society executive officers to organize monthly meetings and manage/document our activities.

2006/2007 Executives

To contact the NSA executive, click here to email us.