Who We are
The Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario is a registered not for profit organization founded in 1969. We are a government of Ontario legislated, self-governing body that regulates the use of titles through the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario Act, 1996, AATO By Law 1-82. We are the only governing authority in Ontario that protects the following titles and the French equivalents of:
- Architectural Technologist
- Architectural Technician
- Registered Building Technologist
- Registered Building Technician
- Technologue en Architecture
- Technicien en Architecture
- Technologue en bâtiment inscrit
- Technicien en bâtiment enregistré
What we do
Architectural Technology is an Accredited Profession. The high level of architectural education achieved by Accredited Architectural Technologists qualify them for responsible positions within the industry, executing the safe design and management of construction projects. As a self-regulating professional Association, the AATO’s function is to:
- Provide Architectural Technologists within this province with an Association which advances the profession, increases their professional knowledge, skill and grants them Accreditation with the Province of Ontario;
- Foster the attainment of quality and competence in the field of Architectural Technology;
- Require continual upgrading to remain current with constantly changing industry, regulations, codes and standards;
- Establish, maintain and enforce strict rules of ethical conduct for the members of the Association;
- Inform the public in a suitable and ethical manner of the purpose and aims of the Association;
- Promote a harmonious relationship between members in order to stimulate the development of the Association.
Our Objectives
“Architectural Technologists are the cornerstone of building design and management.”
AATO is the only qualifying body for Architectural Technologists in Ontario. Under the power of legislation (Bill Pr 40, An Act respecting the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario, 1996), only members of AATO have the privilege to use the title “Architectural Technologist”. Reserved designation is: M.A.A.T.O. for Architectural & Registered Building Technologists.
The objectives of the Association are :
- To provide an Association within Ontario for qualified Architectural Technologists for the purpose of advancing their status and welfare and increasing their knowledge, skill and proficiency and granting accreditation to such persons;
- To serve and protect the public interest in the governance of Architectural Technologies;
- To foster by all appropriate means the attainment of the highest standard of quality and competence in the field of Architectural Technology;
- To establish, maintain and enforce strict rules of ethical conduct for members of the Association in the field of Architectural Technology;
- To inform the public, in a suitable and ethical manner, of the purposes and aims of the Association.
- AATO exerts an influence on the entire field of Architectural Technology, from basic education to senior levels of practice. The Association provides a common meeting ground for improved communication and dissemination of specific knowledge within the field of Architectural Technology. AATO has, facilities in place at the local level in the form of Chapters which afford the members direct involvement in Association business.
MissionCanadian Leaders in Architectural Technology and Building Sciences. | VisionTo promote and represent the art and science of advanced building technology and the role of design for Ontarians. | ValuesUpholding our reputation of honesty and integrity within the architectural and building community through respect, collaboration, service and a collective commitment to sustainable designing solutions by those who earn our professional certifications. |
mandate
To successfully and professionally administer the rights and obligations of An Act Respecting The Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario in the public interest, the profession, and our members.
International
As part of our strategic direction, the AATO is invested in collaborating with International partners who share our vision and standards of practice of Architectural Technology for the betterment of the profession and for the general public at large.
United Kingdom
Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO) has a collaborative agreement with The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). In order to facilitate and simplify the process of mutual recognition of qualifications and experience with regard to the discipline of Architectural Technology across borders, AATO and CIAT have established a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) which aims to mutually recognize the members of each organization and their respective qualifications and experience through joint development, commitment and action.
The MoA allows the two organizations to share information, knowledge and best practice, thus promoting the skills, competences and professions of the members of both AATO and CIAT. The objective is to remove barriers and allow for free movement of people and services and easier transferability of skills. This Agreement supports the opportunity for each organization’s members to join the other organization subject to a mapping exercise being carried out to demonstrate that each organization’s members meet the required criteria of the other organization and therefore to work in a country different from that in which they are qualified, subject to the necessary visa/work permit requirements of each country.
A copy of the Memorandum of Agreement can be downloaded below:
Presidents MessageWelcome to the AATO, the professional self-governing body for Architectural Technologists, Architectural Technicians, Registered Building Technologists and Registered Building Technicians in Ontario since 1969. Under the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario Act, the Ontario Legislature granted the AATO statutory regulatory authorities to govern the profession. Those authorities included exclusive control over the restricted titles "architectural technologist", "architectural technician", "registered building technologist" and "registered building technician" and their equivalents in French. The Act specifies that any person using those titles in Ontario who is not a member of the Association is guilty of an offence. Legitimate users of the titles "Architectural Technologist" and "Registered Building Technologist" may also use the professional designation "MAATO" (Member AATO). The Act also gives the AATO the authority to accredit and certify members, who are thus granted the authority to use any of the protected titles and to handle complaints and to discipline members when necessary. The AATO uses its authorities to protect the public against incompetent, unethical or unauthorized practitioners and to continuously improve and update the professions' training and education. The AATO's status as a regulatory body has been confirmed by the Federal Court of Canada. The AATO also accredits the College-based educational programs for the four categories of membership. As the advocate for and the defender and regulator of architectural and registered building technologists and registered building technologists and technicians in Ontario, the AATO is part of a Canadian and international network of similar organizations that shares best practices, collaborates on competency requirements and also facilitates mobility of members of the professions from one jurisdiction to another. If you are a practitioner of any of these professions, it is to your advantage to be and AATO member and also to be an active participant in the AATO's activities. This website will illustrate the many unique and valuable advantages that AATO membership brings to its members. If you are an architect, a developer, construction company, a design company or a member of the public contemplating or embarking on a project, it is to your advantage to ensure that you are dealing only with AATO-accredited and certified members. |
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