The OAA is excited to announce the theme of the SHIFT2023 Challenge: “Health and Architecture.”
As the world strives to emerge from a global pandemic, and Canada reflects on its current approaches to long-term care and other health spaces, architecture’s impacts on human wellbeing—negative and positive—have taken centre stage. From considering indoor environmental effects on bodies and minds to designing truly inclusive, accessible spaces, what role does the architecture profession play in supporting human health, both in Ontario and around the world?
The SHIFT2023 Challenge asks the profession to explore the intersection of architecture and human health, and examine how innovative ideas could improve happiness and well-being. At scales ranging from a room to a building to an entire city (or beyond), how can new architectural approaches offer better outcomes?
The SHIFT Online Submission form is now open for submissions! The deadline is Friday, January 13, 2023.
See the video below to check out the virtual presentation of the selections from the SHIFT2021 Challenge: “Resiliency.”
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About SHIFTThe SHIFT Architecture Challenge is an aspirational, biennial OAA program created to highlight the distinct contribution the architecture profession and architectural thinking bring to addressing key societal issues.
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The ChallengeThe OAA challenges the profession to identify and address the intersection of human health and the built environment, and show how using architectural thinking can advance insight and innovation.
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Submission DetailsSubmissions must be made by someone who has status with the Association, and may include non-OAA team members.
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FAQAnswers to frequently asked questions about the program, theme, and submissions.