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CASA.ACEA is an independent, bilingual, non-profit, student lead organization which brings together students of architecture from across Canada.

mission.

CASA.ACEA connects and advocates for the community of Architecture Students across Canada by supporting, promoting and profiling student

success.

mandate.

Provide access to relevant resources
Represent Architecture Students with a unified voice
Collaborate with Architecture Organizations including the Canadian Architecture Certification Board (CACB) and Architecture Canada (RAIC)

values.

Community, collaboration, diversity, impact, respect

How are students involved in CASA.ACEA?

Both the executive and membership body of CASA-ACEA are made up of students who are studying at any of the CACB accredited design programs across Canada.

Who are CASA.ACEA Representatives?

Each of the CACB accredited schools must elect a current student to act as their representative during national meetings and proceedings. This student must be actively enrolled in a CACB accredited program during their term or representation and be in good academic standing.

Cedric Li Hin Kam from University of British Columbia was the 2024 winner of the inaugural People’s Choice Awards! The 2025 Student Work Showcase submissions are open until May 1st (link in bio) - are you the next winner?

Project: Amphicyclone: Living in Tandem With Cyclones
@Ced408 @ubcsala @sala.bdes

#cdnarchstudents #cdnarchitecture #canadianarchitects #architecture #imadethat #architectureschool #casa #acea

Muhammad Fauzan Mirza from University of Calgary was the 2024 winner of the Housing special category! The 2025 Student Work Showcase submissions are open until May 1st (link in bio) - are you the next winner?

Project: "Kakatoosoyiists" [Star Lodges]
@fauzan_mirza @ucalgarysapl @saplsa

#cdnarchstudents #cdnarchitecture #canadianarchitects #architecture #imadethat #architectureschool #casa #acea

Cat Daigle from Laurentian University was the 2024 winner of the Masters category! The 2025 Student Work Showcase submissions are open until May 1st (link in bio) - are you the next winner?

Project: Architectural Succession: A Multi-Species Approach to the Built Environment
@lasa.aeal

#cdnarchstudents #cdnarchitecture #canadianarchitects #architecture #imadethat #architectureschool #casa #acea

Sami Hadjadj, Selena Lee and Zi Zheng Li from McGill University were the 2024 winners of the 3rd/4th year category! The 2025 Student Work Showcase submissions are open until May 1st (link in bio) - are you the next winner?

Project: Biblioteque Pointe-St-Charles
@selena__lee__i @n.nez__ @zizheng.li @mcgill.asa

#cdnarchstudents #cdnarchitecture #canadianarchitects #architecture #imadethat #architectureschool #casa #acea

Charles-Antoine Lauzon from Université Laval was the 2024 winner of the 1st/2nd year category! The 2025 Student Work Showcase submissions are open until May 1st (link in bio) - are you the next winner?

Project: Production_Transformation_Consommation
@ca__lauzon.archi @eaul.architecture

#cdnarchstudents #cdnarchitecture #canadianarchitects #architecture #imadethat #architectureschool #casa #acea

Join us for an insightful online lecture with Dr. Tammy Gaber on February 10th from 7-8PM EST | 4-5 PM PST | 8-9 PM AST, hosted by CASA. Dr. Gaber will share her research process in "From Archives to Exhibition: Researching the Sacred Spaces Designed by the Aaltos", exploring the sacred architecture of the Aaltos' and the stories within. Join us online at: meet.google.com/dxz-vvwr-wmx

#cdnarchstudents #cdnarchitecture #canadianarchitects #architecture #imadethat #architectureschool #casa #acea

@dasa.dalhousie @gasa.life @mcgill.asa @wasa.arch @swag_uwsa @umaas.faum @aasa_cu @lasa.aeal @uoft.avssu @ubcsala @reaudem @remu.udem @umontreal @bcitarchsci @ocadu.ed @sas_gbc @au.architecture

SAVE THE DATE!

2025 Lecture Series starting off with Tammy Gaber on February 10, 2025!

More details to follow!

#cdnarchstudents #cdnarchitecture #canadianarchitects #architecture #imadethat #architectureschool #casa #acea

@dasa.dalhousie @gasa.life @mcgill.asa @wasa.arch @swag_uwsa @umaas.faum @aasa_cu @lasa.aeal @uoft.avssu @ubcsala @reaudem @remu.udem @umontreal @bcitarchsci @ocadu.ed @sas_gbc @au.architecture

Calling all Architecture Students! CASA-ACÉA would like to celebrate the excellence of Canadian architecture students from across the country with an open call to submit work to the 2025 Student Work Showcase. The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. We look forward to seeing your work.

Appel à tous les étudiants en architecture! CASA-ACÉA souhaite célébrer l’excellence des étudiants canadiens en architecture dans le cadre de l’Exposition 2025 de projets étudiants. La date limite de soumission est le 1 mai 2025 à 23h59 heure de l’est. Nous avons hâte de voir votre travail.

https://www.casa-acea.org/2025-sws-call-for-submissions (link in bio)

@ubcsala @sala.bdes @saplsa @ucalgarysapl @faumanitoba @lasa.aeal @waterloo_architecture @dastorontomet @uoftdaniels @uoft.avssu @carleton_architecture @aasa_cu @mcgill.asa @sas.faum @eaul.architecture @dasa.dalhousie @dalarchplan

#cdnarchstudents #cdnarchitecture #canadianarchitects #architecture #imadethat #architectureschool #casa #acea

CAFÉ Housing would not be possible without the support of our incredible sponsors. Your contributions help drive critical conversations on housing-related challenges and opportunities, bringing together students, interns, and professionals to shape the future of architectural education and practice.

@oaarchitects
@dastorontomet
@casa.acea
@bacdac_arch
@dialogdesign
@canadianarchitect
@westmansteel
@perkinswill
@henriquezarch
@pellawindows
@olympiatile
@taylorarchitecturegroup
@546arch
@vettawindow
@forboflooringsystems
@solterre.design
@raic_irac

3 more days to go!

CAFÉ Housing program is now available.

Join us at CAFÉ Housing to discuss Canadian Housing Policy and Education!
Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2025

Thank you to our participants & sponsors.

@oaarchitects
@dastorontomet
@casa.acea
@bacdac_arch
@dialogdesign
@canadianarchitect
@westmansteel
@perkinswill
@henriquezarch
@pellawindows
@olympiatile
@taylorarchitecturegroup
@546arch
@vettawindow
@forboflooringsystems
@solterre.design
@raic_irac

Finally meet Kirsten the face behind the social media!

Kirsten Yeryk is a forth year Undergraduate student at the University of Manitoba, as well as being the Undergraduate Representative for Manitoba. Kirsten is a member of the communications committee within CASA-ACÉA.

When she is not in studio Kirsten enjoys doing photography and spending time outdoors!

@faumanitoba @sas.faum

#architecture #architecturedesign #architecturestudent #ArchitectureAndDesign #futureleader #futureleaders2025 #design #architectstudent #architects #students #studyarchitecture #committeemembers #committeeleaders #archistudent

Meet the Chair of the Student Work Showcase Committee Camila!

Camila Lima was born & raised in Brazil and moved to Canada for college. After graduating with an Architectural Technology Diploma, she worked for 5 years as a project coordinator and decided to return to school at Dalhousie University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies and is currently an MArch Candidate.

@dasa.dalhouse @dalarchplan

#architecture #architecturedesign #architecturestudent #ArchitectureAndDesign #futureleader #futureleaders2025 #design #architectstudent #architects #students #studyarchitecture #committeemembers #committeeleaders #archistudent

Meet Noam!

Noam Aufgana is a Co-Chair on our Events Committee. Noam is a third year student at Laurentian University and is interested in architectural sustainability and conservation. Noam enjoys reading, being outdoors in nature, and photography.

#architecture #architecturedesign #architecturestudent #ArchitectureAndDesign #futureleader #futureleaders2025 #design #architectstudent #architects #students #studyarchitecture #committeemembers #committeeleaders #archistudent

Have you meet Alexander?

Alexander Ridout is the co-chair of the Events Committee and a recent graduate from the M.Arch program at University of Manitoba.

Greatly interested in sustainable and regenerative architecture, and in his free time enjoys an eclectic mix of cooking, hiking, gardening and catching up with friends and family in Vancouver.

@faumanitoba

#architecture #architecturedesign #architecturestudent #ArchitectureAndDesign #futureleader #futureleaders2025 #design #architectstudent #architects #students #studyarchitecture #committeemembers #committeeleaders #archistudent

Say Bonjour to Frédérique!

Frédérique Lafontaine, responsable de la coordination aux communications en français du Comités des communications de la CASA-ACEA. Représentante étudiante de l’Université Laval.

Frédérique Lafontaine, French communication coordinator of the communications committee of CASA-ACEA. Laval University student representative.

#architecture #architecturedesign #architecturestudent #ArchitectureAndDesign #futureleader #futureleaders2025 #design #architectstudent #architects #students #studyarchitecture #committeemembers #committeeleaders #archistudent

Us again! Say hi to Kaylee Peters

Kaylee Peters, an MArch Candidate from Dalhousie and University of Manitoba Alum, has one of our Communication Chair Positions. To locate Kaylee, one only needs to follow a trail of vibrant chalk pastel colors.....

@_b00915104 @_kayleepeters @dasa.dalhouse @dalarchplan @faumanitoba

#architecture #architecturedesign #architecturestudent #ArchitectureAndDesign #futureleader #futureleaders2025 #design #architectstudent #architects #students #studyarchitecture #committeemembers #committeeleaders #archistudent

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Sun, Jun 01
2025 RAIC Conference on Architecture
Details
Jun 01, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Jun 04, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
Montréal, 900 Rue De la Gauchetière O, Montréal, QC H5A 1E4, Canada
Mon, Feb 10
Lec. 1 - CASA 2025 Lecture Series
Details
Feb 10, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EASST
Online Lecture: From Archives to Exhibition
Join us online at: meet.google.com/dxz-vvwr-wmx
Fri, Jan 31
CAFE Housing - Canadian Architectural Forums on Education
Details
Jan 31, 2025, 1:00 p.m. EST – Feb 02, 2025, 9:00 p.m. EST
Toronto, 325 Church St, Toronto, ON M5B 2M2, Canada
What is the current architectural discourse on housing?
Sun, Jan 19
Architecture Professor Mini-Symposium
Details
Jan 19, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EASST – Jan 31, 2025, 11:50 p.m. EASST
Zoom link to be provided!
Sat, Sep 28
Cross-Institutional Masters Seminar
Details
Sep 28, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EASST
https://meet.google.com/sba-fyfy-jek
Join us for a virtual seminar and live Q&A to explore the variety of master's programs offered at architecture schools in Ontario and Canada. Gain valuable insights to help make informed decisions about choosing a graduate school. The event is open to anyone interested in attending! See link here:

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