Thinking
The power of an idea is magnified through collaboration and different perspectives.
Thought leadership

Reimagining accessibility: from compliance to compassion

Who Is This For: art installation and online experience

Open Up Vancouver: combatting social isolation

Canadians want architects to help create more inclusive and accessible communities

Shifting perspectives: the need for a decentred approach to sustainability

Spaces between: re-examining community recreation facilities

Designing for Inclusivity: strategies for universal washrooms and change rooms
Open assets

Nail-laminated Timber Canadian Design & Construction Guide
Practical guidance on safe, predictable, and economical use of nail-laminated timber

Vancouver’s Awesome Alleys
A five-year strategy to transform more laneways into vibrant public spaces

RHFAC™ Retrofits and Upgrades Cost Study
Costs and strategies to improve accessibility in office towers and schools

Designing for Inclusivity
Strategies for universal washrooms and change rooms in community and recreation facilities

VanSplash: Vancouver Aquatics Strategy
Charting a course for the future of aquatics in the city

The Insider’s Guide to Vancouver
A curated guide to our favourite spots around the Lower Mainland.

Natural Swimming Pools Report
Examining a chlorine-free future for public swimming
Publications

PROCESS: How to Create Community Buildings with Impact
For over 40 years, hcma has helped local governments across Canada deliver extraordinary public buildings.

PLACES: Public Architecture
PLACES: Public Architecture explores our approach to community building through public architecture.

POOLS: Aquatic Architecture
POOLS: Aquatic Architecture is the definitive book on the design of public swimming pools.