Publications and Thought Leadership
Christopher Hoyt, principal of CH Architect, engaged in a dynamic discussion about the future of urban waterfronts at the Summer Cities Symposium held at Carleton University in July 2018. Alongside esteemed panelists from the US and Canada, he explored innovative ideas and strategies to enhance and revitalize waterfront areas, emphasizing the importance of sustainable design and community involvement. This engaging dialogue aimed to inspire new approaches to urban development, fostering vibrant and accessible waterfront spaces for future generations.
iPolitics Article
“seeCHANGE: Building a ‘Green Canada’ brand” published in iPolitics.ca. June, 2011.
“Architect as Agent of Change: Responding to the Challenge”
Article published in the Ontario Association of Architects annual member directory, 2015.
City of Ottawa Urban Design Guidelines for High-Rise Buildings
Federal Representative (NCC) to the City of Ottawa's interdepartmental working group for the development of the Urban Design Guidelines for High-Rise Buildings (City of Ottawa, 2018).
The guidelines establish a comprehensive framework for integrating tall buildings into existing communities, with a focus on pedestrian-scale design, built-form compatibility, site organization, and sustainable intensification at transit-oriented nodes and corridors.
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LeBreton Flats Redevelopment.
Senior Architect and Selection Committee Member, NCC.
Contributed over four years to one of the most complex urban redevelopment procurements in the National Capital Region's recent history - a major mixed-use redevelopment comprising housing, public space, cultural uses, and a new NHL arena. Evaluated proponent submissions across architecture, urban design, and sustainability; advised NCC Board and senior leadership through RFP development and bid evaluation. The original procurement was cancelled following ownership issues with the Ottawa Senators; the project has since been retooled and relaunched. 2015.
Summer Cities Symposium
Working Waterfronts // Freshwater Fictions, 2018. An international public symposium centered on urban waterfront issues
Forthcoming
What to Expect When Working with an Architect: A series of 10-Step Guides for Homeowners and other Architecture Clients. A practical guide for homeowners and those seeking to build at all scales seeking clarity, confidence, and a better working relationship with their architect. While the first of the series will be written for a residential audience, the books reflect will reflect the structured thinking and professional rigor that informs CH Architect’s work across all project scales.
Substack
Christopher writes about the front end of architecture - the strategic decisions, governance questions, and early judgment calls that shape whether a complex project succeeds long before anyone breaks ground. [Read on Substack →]