Case Study Library

A co-op housing project goes sideways after being built on poorly understood soil. Within a year, floors tilted, walls cracked, and roads buckled, leading to a significant claim.

A heritage restaurant expansion collapses under crumbling walls and soaring costs. Learn how missed inspections and coordination gaps led to a hefty claim—and what architects can do to avoid similar risks.

Luxury can turn litigious. A stunning gallery floor becomes a costly liability when dyed stone bleeds into marble. It’s a reminder for architects to verify materials and document concerns

A penthouse threshold detail leads to a costly injury claim. Even code-compliant designs can trigger liability—reminding architects to stay vigilant about risk in every detail.

A rural housing co-op deteriorates from neglect. Learn what can happen when Architects don’t design with empathy, plan for durability, or engage meaningfully with end-users.

An Architect’s well-intended design sparks a neighbour’s claim after it blocks light and views. Though legally sound, the project led to hurt feelings, and a mediation for all involved.

This architect’s saga underscores the dangers of wearing “too many hats” and the liabilities that come when going beyond one’s scope of practice. Learn more about the ethical responsibilities architects must uphold.

When an architect copies another’s drawings without permission, it leads to serious consequences. This situation highlights the legal and ethical risks of design plagiarism, and how professional integrity serves as a strong defense against lawsuits.

A brash developer cuts corners and ignores warnings, but the architect is held liable. Learn the risks of signing lenders’ certificates and how documenting deficiencies is your armour.

An architect’s miscommunication with a retired military leader results in delays, a legal battle, and costly lessons in recordkeeping.