Building Communities for Aging in Place: The Importance of Integrated Living

Working with Clients to Achieve Their Visions – The Power of Feasibility Studies

A new feasibility study by Studio VMA helping clients achieve their mass timber and biophilic vision through detailed research and prototype design.

As our population ages, the need for well-designed, community-centered housing for aging in place has never been more urgent. Many individuals today face significant challenges in finding housing that meets their physical needs and fosters a sense of belonging, independence, and well-being. Aging in place should not be an isolated experience but rather an extension of a thriving, intergenerational community that supports social connections, cultural engagement, and a sense of purpose.

Explore how Studio VMA is revolutionizing urban living in Canada by tackling housing affordability and density challenges through sustainable development. Learn about innovative solutions that promise a better future for all.

Discover how Studio VMA Inc., in collaboration with Ontario Wood Works and the Canadian Wood Council, is leading the charge in sustainable midrise wood construction. Learn about the economic, environmental, and social benefits of this innovative building method.

Mass Timber in Schools: The Benefits & Why it’s Essential Moving Forward

Nov 28 

Written By Veronica Madonna

A Feasibility Study for the Toronto District School Board, new proposed Poplar Road Junior Public School

Embodied Carbon is a central, and important, topic of conversation in architecture and construction as it’s responsible for a growing number of global energy related carbon emissions. With innovation, different materials and more Studio VMA is making a difference.

Veronica Madonna, prominently highlighted in the Daily Commercial News, emphasizes the efficacy of utilizing prefabricated mass timber for future workforce housing in northern Ontario mines through a detailed feasibility study.

Veronica Madonna and Trevor Butler present on A New Integrated Approach to Regenerative Design for Academia and Practice

Leading discussions on First Nations women in Architecture

Encapsulated Mass Timber in Ontario, Collaborative Construction and Social Procurement

It all begins with an idea.

Exploring concepts of Regenerative Design

Technical Advisor on Sustainable Design

Canadian Guide to Mid-Rise Wood Construction

Stakeholder Buy-in for Sustainable Design in Architecture

The Journey of a Mass Timber Project

Veronica Madonna and Steven Street speak about the value of Mid-Rise Wood Construction on Canadian Wood Council Tech Talk