Bruno Weber at OAA’s Annual Conference

May 7, 2025

Next week, partner Bruno Weber will present at the 2025 Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) Conference alongside Brian Porter of Two Row Architect and Dan McTavish of Perkins&Will. Their session, “Designing for a Climate-Positive, Inclusive Future,” will explore the transformative vision behind Odenak—a landmark urban development in Ottawa. 

This project reimagines how cities can support people and the planet at once. With a target of LEED Gold certification and alignment with the Zero Carbon Building Standard, Odenak proposes a future where low-carbon urban living meets deeply inclusive design.  

The session will highlight the collaborative process behind Odenak and its integration of Indigenous values, community-focused amenities, and climate-positive design strategies. Porter, Weber, and McTavish will unpack how the project balances regenerative sustainability with equitable housing solutions and pedestrian-first urban mobility. 

They’ll also speak to how Indigenous stewardship and cultural integration have shaped the project—showing how reconciliation and climate action can meaningfully intersect in architecture and city-building. 

Event details
Session: Designing for a Climate-Positive, Inclusive Future
Speakers: Bruno Weber (KPMB), Brian Porter (Two Row Architect), Dan McTavish (Perkins&Will)
Date and Time: May 14, 2025
Location: Westin Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario 

Learn more about the conference here.