About Andy

Currently operates a small practice out of Algonquin Highlands, Ontario.
Thomson Architecture, Inc. founded, specialized in working under contract for architecture firms on complex (BIM) projects in Canada, the USA and the EU.
Senior member of the Ontario Association of Architect’s Sustainable Built Environment Advisory
Founder and Director of OpenBuilding.ca (a National Not for Profit dedicated to high performance architecture in Canada)
Lead developer of the open-source energy and carbon modelling tool known as OBJECTIVE (formerly TEUI 1, 2, 3)
Contract Lecturer in schools of Architecture & Engineering
Wide-ranging experience in the planning and design of high-rise mixed-use residential projects, resorts, medium and high density commercial and institutional design and energy-efficient, contemporary housing.
Founder of prefab companies Sustain Design Studio (now a division of Altius Architecture, Inc.), and OHOME of Napa, California
Contemporary design work has been published internationally including features in Dwell and Oprah (OatHome) Magazines.
Building/Carpenter/Plumbing/Concrete/Electrical since 1996, and HRAI Mechanical Design/Install/R-2000 Energy Advisor and program Delivery Agent
2003 Graduate of UBC’s M.Arch program
Intern Architect from 2003 to 2016 (Licensed date)