Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario

Formed in 1969, the Architectural Technologists Association of Ontario (AATO) is a registered not-for-profit association that represents the interests of architectural technologists, building technologists, architectural technicians, and building technicians throughout the province.

The AATO has several missions including: advancing their members through professional knowledge, skills, grants, and accreditation; fostering quality and competence in the field; encouraging continual upgrading of changing technology; establishing rules and maintaining strict rules of ethical conduct; informing the public of the purpose and aims of the Association, and promoting the relationship amongst members towards enhancing the AATO’s public reputation.

A self-regulating professional organization, the AATO is legislated by the province to regulate the use of titles through the Association of Architectural Technologists Act of 1996) and their by-laws therefore, the Association protects the following professional titles in Ontario: Architectural Technologist, Architectural Technician, Registered Building Technologist, and Registered Building Technician.

Professionals must complete the accreditation period before they have access to the protected titles, professional stamp, and access to AATO advertising venues.

All members gain access to professional development opportunities and membership benefit from a host of network and seminar opportunities throughout regional chapters.

With a membership that is responsible for the execution of safe design and management of construction projects, the AATO actively works with various government bodies and the building industry to both protect the consumer and ensure that members lead in safety, design, and technological innovations.

The AATO works with members and partners in the business, construction, education, sales, and government sectors to ensure that high standards of professional practice are upheld.

The Association’s Code of Ethics advocates that each member abide by all standards, rules, By-laws, and regulations and conduct themselves ethically both to clients and other professionals. In addition, the Code advocates that professionals must pursue continuing education opportunities in order to uphold the profession and meet the needs of the public.