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. Members work in a variety of positions, including designers, project managers, municipal plan examiners, building inspectors’ supervisors, specification writers, general contractors, and many more.
Accredited Architectural Technologists, as Specialists in the science of the building, provide an alternative to engaging an Architect for building projects in accordance with the Ontario Building Code. Accredited members practice within their areas of expertise in a variety of building-related industries as designers, project managers, inspectors, supervisors and specification writers to name but a few. They may also be sole practitioners or employed in the private sector or with government agencies. The work of an Accredited member is always conducted in a professional and ethical manner.
The Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario is the only qualifying body in Ontario for Architectural Technologists. An Accredited Technologist is a person who has graduated from a recognized program in architectural technology, participated in a series of upgrading courses and lectures, fulfilled a probationary period of related work experience and successfully completed a formal examination. Persons who do not meet the minimum requirements must upgrade to the level of an Architectural Technology Graduate, according to the Association’s guidelines, prior to participating in the accreditation process.
Why choose the AATO?
- Network with experienced members
- Chapters to network and liaison with
- Information seminars on latest building materials and methods
Upon completion of the accreditation period, the use of the letters M.A.A.T.O. which give you an advantage in the business world
- Access to professional liability insurance
- Access to a professional stamp
- Access to professional development
- Provincially approved Ontario Building Code courses
Enjoy the privilege of using these professional titles by becoming an accredited member and completing the application and submitting it. The AATO educates, works with government, advocates and support industry-wide initiatives, provides protection to the consumer and represents our membership to:
- Governments
- Federal
- Provincial
- Municipal
Our goals – Professional Recognition
- Professional recognition and areas of practice for our membership and graduates of Architectural Technology and Technician programs.
- To keep the education benchmarks high for future graduates.
- To ensure that members are leaders in design, technological innovations and building science.
- To promote public safety by facilitating building code and other courses for members and industry stakeholders
Business
- Providing design services to the construction industry, development firms, and the general public
- Work for other design professionals as team leaders and team members
- Provide building code and building sciences consulting services in terms of review and inspections, and testing
- Provide specification writing services to the design and construction industry
Construction
- Project Management
- Owners of Construction or Development Companies
- Site Representative (i.e. site superintendent, customer service)
- Provide specification writing services to the design and construction industry
Education
- Teaching future technologists and technicians at colleges and other institutions
- Facilitating OBC Courses for AATO, colleges and institutions
- Facilitate other technical training programs
Sales
- Building product manufacturers and distributors
- Building services, Computer Applications
Government
- Federal, Provincial and Municipal
- Working within building departments (inspectors, plans examiners, by law enforcement, etc.), facilities management, asset management, fire services, conservation authorities…
- Authorities having jurisdiction such as: Ministry of Labor, Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), Fire Marshall Office, Construction Safety Association, etc.
- CMHC, MMA+H, NHWP, NRC, CSC …