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MacworldA virus? On an iPhone? While there are many that would say its not possible, it most certainly is, and if your iPhone or iPad is acting oddly then youve come to the right place.Heres how to find out if your iPhone or iPad has a virus, and how best to get rid of it.Has your iPhone got a virus?Probably you dont have a virus on your iPhone, but its not true to say iPhones dont get viruses. There have been a few successful virus penetrations on iPhones over the years, including the state-sponsored espionage attacks via the Pegasus spyware attacks, and AdThief, which affected a number of jailbroken iPhones back in 2014.If you are unlucky enough to have been targeted in such an attack then, according to asupport document, Apple will send a threat notification warning by mail and Message to you. Apple also aims to quickly address any security flaws that are being exploited by such spyware. Heres How to check if your iPhone is infected by NSOs Pegasus spyware.Apple also offers Lockdown Mode that you can switch on if you are targeted in this way. Heres how to use Lockdown Mode to protect your iPhone.Despite this, in all honesty, theres a very, very slim chance your iPhone has a virus unless you are a government employee or hold information that bad people want to get hold of. PROMOTIONAntivirus Deal: Intego Mac Premium BundleGet Integos Mac Premium Bundle X9 with antivirus, firewall, backup and system performance tools for just $29.99 (down from $84.99) for the first year. Get DealBut those odds are changing, particularly in the EU. Thats because Apple is rolling out support for alternatives to the App Store to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and theres every chance something unsavoury slips through the cracks.Since its inception, the iPhone (and later the iPad) has been a closed loop, or Walled Garden, where Apple, not the user, has the final say on what gets in or out. But thas now a little different, so it pays to be more vigilantIf you are worried about a bad actor infiltrating your device, theres a good chance its tied to something youve installed, and could be down to an honest bug rather than any system-destroying threat.Well run through all the ways you can find out if you have iPhone malware, how to run an iPhone virus scan, and how to remove a virus from your iPhone below. How to tell if your iPhone has a virusIts rare, but what if you are one of the unlucky few? What are the warning signs for a malware infection on your device? After all, its rare a virus will introduce itself. Here are some things to look out for:Drops in battery lifeBattery life draining more quickly can be a sign that more is going on under the hood of your device for some reason.You can see if any apps in particular are draining your battery in the background if you go to Settings > Battery and swipe down. Check to see if anything is burning through your battery.FoundryAlso checking your iPhones Battery Health in Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging. It could just be your devices cell is deteriorating over time, but its worth a check for the 30 seconds itll take.You will also see details of any apps that are guzzling a lot of battery life iPhone is getting hot for no reasonThe same can be said about the heat that your phone generates. If youre doing something particularly demanding, like playing hours of a game, youll naturally see an uptick in temperature. If the heat is increasing for no discernible reason, when the iPhone isnt doing anything particularly taxing, and youve done the usual steps of turning your iPhone off and on again, its probably a good idea to get it checked out by an Apple Genius bar.Suspicious apps While it shouldnt be possible for any apps to be installed on your iPhone without your knowledge, its worth checking the App Library on your iPhone for any apps in the recently installed section that you dont recognise. Consider checking your recently installed apps, and delete any that could be tied to the problem. You can easily reinstall your apps once you have confirmed they arent causing the issues. Apps that crash oftenAre there any apps that are crashing regularly? Crashing isnt a sign of malware, but if the app doesnt run well, it could drain resources elsewhere on your device, making it feel as though theres something wrong with your iPhone.Try updating the apps via the App Store to see if this helps.Sudden increases in data or call useMalware could try to hijack your iPhone and make calls to premium numbers, send data or even take part in cryptocurrency mining, all of which will drain your data or give a nasty surprise when the phone bill arrives. If you spot this, theres a very good chance your device is infected.Random pop-up messagesReceiving pop-up boxes out of the blue can also be a sign that things are not well with your iPhone. These can be a way to trick you into giving permission for things, as the text youre reading isnt necessarily what youre agreeing to. If youre worried that something may be amiss, turn your iPhone off and back on again to see if the pop-up disappears.How to fix the cause of the problemWhether its malware, a faulty app, a faulty phone or something else you might be able to fix the issue if you follow the steps below. Dont jailbreak your deviceIf you jailbroke your iPhone and installed an application from a non-official source whose authenticity is questionable you may have a malicious piece of software on your device and should attempt to isolate and uninstall the culprit.Check to see if the unexpected happens when you use certain appsIf this is the caseand particularly if its only one appthen youre probably looking at an app-specific issue, and well deal with this in due course. As a rule of thumb, common behavior exhibited by apps that have been hijacked include redirecting you to an unfamiliar web page in Safari, and opening the App Store without permission.Check if the unexpected behavior happens when you use any appIf the problem continues to occur no matter which apps are open, the chances are that your device is misbehaving because of a hardware problem, an iOS change that youre not used to yet, or because you or another user of the device has changed a setting, perhaps inadvertently. Its extremely unlikely that malware has penetrated to the heart of the operating system; this would be essentially unprecedented. In any of these cases we would take the device to an Apple Genius Bar.Find out if a compromised app is causing the problemRather than a virus affecting iOS itself, its possible that youve simply got a problem app.This doesnt necessarily mean the app is bad or that the developers are at fault; conversely, the fact that an app is legitimate or was made by a reputable company doesnt mean it cant be hijacked by malware or hackers. Because hackers cannot break into iOS itself, one of their most common strategies is to crack a developer kit, which may in turn be used by unwitting app developers. The crooks thus gain the ability to redirect you to a dodgy website when you use the app that was built using the compromised tool.Its usually obvious when one particular app is the culprit, because you only have problems when using it. The usual giveaway sign is that, when youve got that app open, you will periodically be redirected to a web page, or to the App Store, without your permission.If you think one app is the problem, first of all have a look to see if an updated version of the app is available, since the problem may have been noticed and fixed. Also check the apps website (if it has one) and/or the developers X (the one we all call Twitter) feed (if they have one) to see if the issue has been reported or discussed in those places. If the devs are contactable then you should report the issue to them. They may be able to offer a solution right away, but even if they cant, they are more likely to find a fix if they know about it.Assuming that updating the app doesnt solve the problem, uninstall it and try to manage without for a while. If the problem disappears then youve found your culprit, and its time to decide if you can manage without the app in the long term. Even if you do decide to delete the app permanently, however, remember that you can check in with the developers from time to time and see if a satisfactory update has materialized.Clear your history and website dataHeres a quick tip that may resolve web page redirect problems. Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data, then tap Clear History and Data to confirm.Power off and restart your iPhoneAnother simple method to clear out a software problem is to power down your device and then restart it. This wont necessarily get rid of a virus, but it can help if an app is playing up.To do this, hold down the side button and volume up button until the screen changes and the slide to power off slider appears. On an iPhone with Touch ID, you just need to hold down the power button until you see the slider. In either case this should take about four to five seconds. Finally, use the slider to power down the device.To restart the phone, hold down the power button or side button again. This time it should take about 10 seconds. The Apple logo will appear; at this point you can let go of the button. Wait until the passcode entry screen appears (you need to enter a passcode instead of using Touch ID/Face ID the first time you unlock a phone after powering up) and then unlock the device.Has this fixed the problem? If not, you may need to take more drastic measures.Restore your iPhone from a backupWe trust that you back up your iPhone on a regular basis. If so, itll be easy to restore your iPhone from the most recent backup and see if the problem is removed.If this doesnt work, you may have included the malware or other problem when you backed up the contents of your iPhone, so try restoring from the second most recent backup, then the one before that, and so on. Hopefully you will find a backup that pre-dates the problem and youll be able to proceed from there.For a more detailed look at how to do this, read how to restore an iPhone from backup.Restore your iPhone as a new deviceIf none of your backups are malware-free, or the only backups that are malware-free are unusable for some other reason, you may be better off starting from scratch.Wipe your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Contents and Settings, then enter your passcode and confirm the process. Wait for the erasure to complete, and then set up the iPhone as a new device.This is a drastic step. Be sure youve exhausted all other solutions.FoundryWe describe this process in more depth in separate articles: How to reset an iPhone and How to set up a new iPhone.Once youve completed setup youll need to reinstall the apps you want to use (although remember that if an app seemed to be causing the problem you should try living without it for a while and see if things are better), reload songs, photos and videos and get the settings back to the way you like them. Its a pain, but hopefully youll only need to do it this once.How to protect your iPhone from malwareThe most important thing to do is update iOS or iPadOS regularly. When there is a security flaw Apple is (usually) quick to address it. If you keep the software up to date on your device you should be ok. The other thing is to only ever install apps from the App Store not that you can get apps for the iPhone or iPad any other way (for now at least). The only way you could install apps from outside the App Store would be if you jailbreak your iPhone. We do not recommend jailbreaking your iPhone because its a very easy way to end up with malware on your device. If you do jailbreak your iPhone, you need to be especially careful about the software you install and the sources you download it from. Be careful of social engineering attacks: dont open links if youre unsure where they come from. The weakest part of any system, however, is usually the person using the device. Hackers these days often try to trick people into giving away information or logging into fake sites so they can harvest your data. Always remain vigilant when using your iPhone if you want to keep it secure. For more general advice on protecting yourself from hackers, malware writers and other miscreants, read our iPhone security tips.Should I use antivirus software on my iPhone or iPad?The sandboxed nature of iOS means that third-party apps dont have the kind of system-wide access that is required to fully secure a device. Apple would of course argue that this is the reason why iOS is so secure.Due to this, there isnt much in the way of dedicated antivirus software for iPhone and iPad. There are some packages available, that include privacy controls, data use monitoring, and warnings about potentially dodgy websites. We recommend a number of antivirus solutions we have tested, many of which will also cover a iPhone and iPad. Take a look at: Best Antivirus for Mac.Our recommended antivirus for iPhone and iPad include: 1. Avast Premium SecurityRead our full Avast Premium Security review 2. McAfee Total ProtectionRead our full McAfee Total Protection review 3. Norton 360Price When Reviewed:18,99Read our full Norton 360 review 4. Bitdefender Antivirus for MacRead our full Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review Should I use a VPN on my iPhone or iPad?You might also want to consider a VPN to protect you when using public Wi-Fi. Check our roundup of the best iPhone VPNs and best iPad VPNs for dedicated advice.1. NordVPNRead our full NordVPN review 2. Surfshark2 Jahre + 4 Monate1ab 1,99 Euro pro MonatSee all plans & pricing at SurfsharkRead our full Surfshark review 3. ExpressVPNRead our full ExpressVPN review 4. FastestVPNRead our full FastestVPN review

OpenAI has informed the Delhi High Court that any directive requiring it to delete training data used for ChatGPT would conflict with its legal obligations under US law. The statement came in response to a copyright lawsuit filed by the Reuters-backed Indian news agency ANI, marking a pivotal development in one of the first major AI-related legal battles in India.OpenAIs January 10 filing highlights the conflict between ANIs demand for data deletion and US laws that require OpenAI to preserve training data for pending litigation. The company argued, OpenAI is under a legal obligation, under the laws of the United States, to preserve, and not delete, the said training data, Reuters reported.Reuters holds a 26% interest in ANI.Reacting to the development, an official from ANIs legal team said, OpenAI purposefully makes their services available in this jurisdiction and is therefore obliged to comply with Indian law.The effect of OpenAIs actions has resulted in damages to ANI in India because of copyright infringement and multiple instances of false attribution (hallucinations).Therefore, the official added, as we have asserted in our Suit, we steadfastly believe that the High Court of Delhi has jurisdiction to adjudicate the matter. Further, public availability of copyrighted material is not a defense for copyright infringement.The ANI lawsuits significance extends beyond Indias borders, with industry experts suggesting that the case could set new precedents for AI governance globally.The lack of unified regulations creates a complex environment for AI developers, said Anish Nath, practice director at Everest Group. This case could lead to stricter copyright rules requiring developers to secure explicit licenses and could clarify the jurisdictional authority of national courts over international AI firms, even those without physical operations in a country.ANI filed its lawsuit in November, accusing OpenAI of using its copyrighted content without permission to train ChatGPT and seeking damages along with the deletion of stored data. ANI contends that OpenAIs practices not only constitute copyright infringement but also spread misinformation by generating false news stories attributed to the agency.During earlier proceedings, OpenAI told the Delhi court it had blocked ANIs domain and ceased using its data for training purposes. However, ANI insists that past content remains embedded in ChatGPTs systems and must be deleted, the report added.OpenAI did not respond to a request for comment.Gen AI rakes up copyright challengesThis case mirrors global legal trends, as OpenAI faces similar lawsuits in the United States and beyond, including from major organizations like The New York Times. OpenAI maintains its position that it adheres to the fair use doctrine, leveraging publicly available data to train its AI systems without infringing intellectual property laws.In the case of Raw Story Media v. OpenAI, heard in the Southern District of New York, the plaintiffs accused OpenAI of violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by stripping copyright management information (CMI) from their articles before using them to train ChatGPT. However, the court dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that Raw Story Media lacked standing as they failed to demonstrate any tangible harm resulting from the alleged misuse of their copyrighted material in the training process.In the ANI v OpenAI case, the Delhi High Court has framed four key issues for adjudication, including whether using copyrighted material for training AI models constitutes infringement and whether Indian courts have jurisdiction over a US-based company.Naths view aligns with broader concerns over how existing legal frameworks struggle to keep pace with AI advancements.The ANI lawsuit against OpenAI is more than a regional legal battleits a litmus test for the global AI ecosystem, Abhivyakti Sengar, Senior Analyst at Everest Group said. It brings to the forefront a key issue: existing copyright laws were never designed for AI, and theres a growing need to modernize them to reflect todays realities.Implications for AI innovation and governanceOpenAIs defense has raised complex questions about the governance of AI in a global context. If the court orders data deletion, it could set a precedent requiring compliance with varying local copyright laws, potentially stifling AI development and creating operational hurdles for global tech companies.The case also underscores the need for international frameworks to address challenges posed by generative AI models. ANIs demand for strict licensing protocols highlights the growing tension between intellectual property protection and the free flow of information critical for AI innovation.The Delhi High Court is set to hear the case on January 28, the report added, which could mark a watershed moment for AI governance in India and globally. The courts decision will not only influence how OpenAI operates in India but also shape enterprise strategies for leveraging generative AI while navigating compliance risks.This legal battle places India at the center of a broader conversation about how governments, enterprises, and technology providers address the ethical, legal, and operational complexities of AI in a fragmented regulatory environment.

This is todays edition ofThe Download,our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of whats going on in the world of technology.This is what might happen if the US withdraws from the WHOOn January 20, his first day in office, US president Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization.The US is the biggest donor to the WHO, and the loss of this income is likely to have a significant impact on the organization, which develops international health guidelines, investigates disease outbreaks, and acts as an information-sharing hub for member states. But the US will also lose out. Read the full story.Jessica HamzelouWhy the next energy race is for underground hydrogenIt might sound like something straight out of the 19th century, but one of the most cutting-edge areas in energy today involves drilling deep underground to hunt for materials that can be burned for energy. The difference is that this time, instead of looking for fossil fuels, the race is on to find natural deposits of hydrogen.In an age of lab-produced breakthroughs, it feels like something of a regression to go digging for resources. But looking underground could help meet energy demand while also addressing climate change. Read the full story.Casey CrownhartThis article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Reviews weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here.Cattle burping remedies: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2025Companies are finally making real progress on one of the trickiest problems for climate change: cow burps.The worlds herds of cattle belch out methane as a by-product of digestion, as do sheep and goats. That powerful greenhouse gas makes up the single biggest source of livestock emissions, which together contribute 11% to 20% of the worlds total climate pollution, depending on the analysis.Enter the cattle burping supplement. DSM-Firmenich, a Netherlands-based conglomerate, says its Bovaer food supplement significantly reduces the amount of methane that cattle belchand its now available in dozens of countries. Read the full story.James TempleCattle burping remedies is one of our 10 Breakthrough Technologies for 2025, MIT Technology Reviews annual list of tech to watch. Check out the rest of the list, and cast your vote for the honorary 11th breakthrough.The must-readsIve combed the internet to find you todays most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology.1 Tech leaders are squabbling over Trumps new Stargate AI projectMusk says its backers dont have enough money. Satya Nadella and Sam Altman disagree. (The Guardian)+ Its far from the first time Musk and Altman have clashed. (Insider $)+ The scrap could threaten Musks cordial relationship with Donald Trump. (FT $)2 Trump has threatened to withhold aid from CaliforniaHe falsely claimed the states officials have been refusing to fight the fires with water. (WP $)+ A new fire broke out along the Ventura County border last night. (LA Times $)3 Redditors are weighing up banning links to XIn response to Elon Musks salute. (404 Media)+ Not everyone agrees that the boycott will have the desired effect, though. (NYT $)4 How right-leaning male YouTubers helped to elect TrumpYoung men are responding favorably to content painting them as powerless. (Bloomberg $)5 Why the US isnt handing out bird flu vaccines right nowIts not currently being treated as a priority. (Wired $)+ How the US is preparing for a potential bird flu pandemic. (MIT Technology Review)6 Why you might be inadvertently following Trump on social mediaAnd why it may take a while for Meta to honor requests to unfollow. (NYT $)+ The company has denied secretly adding users to Trumps followers list. (Insider $)+ Handily enough, Trump has ordered the US government to stop pressuring social media firms. (WP $)7 Investors interest in weight-loss drugs is waningA disappointing trial and falling sales spell bad news for the sector. (FT $)+ Drugs like Ozempic now make up 5% of prescriptions in the US. (MIT Technology Review)8 A software engineer is trolling OpenAI with a new domain nameAnanay Arora registered OGOpenAI.com to redirect to a Chinese AI lab. (TechCrunch)9 Macbeth is being turned into an interactive video gameThe Scottish play is being given a 21st century makeover. (The Verge)10 Why measuring the quality of your sleep is so tough Not everyone agrees on what counts as good sleep, for a start. (New Scientist $)Quote of the dayI acknowledge that this action is largely just virtue signalling. But if somebody starts popping off Nazi salutes at the presidential inauguration of a purported first world country, then virtue signalling is the least I can do.A Reddit moderator explains their decision to ban links to X in their forum after Elon Musks gestures at a post-inauguration rally this week, NBC News reports.The big storyWelcome to Chula Vista, where police drones respond to 911 callsFebruary 2023In the skies above Chula Vista, California, where the police department runs a drone program, its not uncommon to see an unmanned aerial vehicle darting across the sky.Chula Vista is one of a dozen departments in the US that operate what are called drone-as-first-responder programs, where drones are dispatched by pilots, who are listening to live 911 calls, and often arrive first at the scenes of accidents, emergencies, and crimes, cameras in tow.But many argue that police forces adoption of drones is happening too quickly, without a well-informed public debate around privacy regulations, tactics, and limits. Theres also little evidence that drone policing reduces crime. Read the full story.Patrick SissonWe can still have nice thingsA place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day. (Got any ideas? Drop me a line or skeet em at me.)+ If you were struck by the beautiful scenery in The Brutalist, check out where it was filmed.+ This newly-unearthed, previously unreleased Tina Turner track is a banger.+ What to expect from the art world in the next 12 months.+ Lets take a look at this years potential runners and riders for the Oscars.

On January 20, his first day in office, US president Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization. Ooh, thats a big one, he said as he was handed the document.The US is the biggest donor to the WHO, and the loss of this income is likely to have a significant impact on the organization, which develops international health guidelines, investigates disease outbreaks, and acts as an information-sharing hub for member states.But the US will also lose out. Its a very tragic and sad event that could only hurt the United States in the long run, says William Moss, an epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland.A little unfair?Trump appears to take issue with the amount the US donates to the WHO. He points out that the country makes a much bigger contribution than China, a country with a population four times that of the US. It seems a little unfair to me, he said as he prepared to sign the executive order.It is true that the US is far and away the biggest financial supporter of the WHO. The US contributed $1.28 billion over the two-year period covering 2022 and 2023. By comparison, the second-largest donor, Germany, contributed $856 million in the same period. The US currently contributes 14.5% of the WHOs total budget.But its not as though the WHO sends a billion-dollar bill to the US. All member states are required to pay membership dues, which are calculated as a percentage of a countrys gross domestic product. For the US, this figure comes to $130 million. China pays $87.6 million. But the vast majority of the USs contributions to the WHO are made on a voluntary basisin recent years, the donations have been part of multi-billion dollar spending on global health by the US government. (Separately, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation contributed $830 million over 2022 and 2023.)Theres the possibility that other member nations will increase their donations to help cover the shortfall left by the USs withdrawal. But it is not clear who will step upor the implications of changing the structure of donations.McKee thinks it is unlikely that European members will increase their contributions by much. The Gulf states, China, India, Brazil and South Africa, on the other hand, may be more likely to pay more. But, again, it isnt clear how this will pan out, or if any of these countries will expect greater influence over global health policy decisions as a result of increasing their donations.Deep impactsWHO funds are spent on a range of global health projects, spanning everything from programs to eradicate polio, to rapidly respond to health emergencies, to improve access to vaccines and medicines, to develop pandemic prevention strategies and more. The loss of US funding is likely to have a significant impact on at least some of these programs.It is not clear which programs will lose funding, or when they will be affected. The US is required to give a 12-month notice period to withdraw its membership, but voluntary contributions might stop before then.For the last few years, WHO member states have been negotiating a pandemic agreement designed to improve collaboration to help prepare for future pandemics. The agreement is set to be finalized in 2025. But these discussions will be disrupted by the US withdrawal, says Martin McKee, professor of European public health at the London School of Hygiene at Tropical Medicine. It will create confusion about how effective any agreement will be and what it will look like, he says.The agreement itself wont be as impactful without the US as a signatory, either, says Moss, who is also a member of a WHO vaccine advisory committee. The US would not be held to information-sharing standards that other countries could benefit from, and it might not be privy to important health information from other member nations. The global community might also lose out on the USs resources and expertise. Having a major country like the United States not be a part of that really undermines the value of any pandemic agreement, he says.McKee thinks that the loss of funding will also impact efforts to eradicate polio, and to control outbreaks of mpox in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Burundi, which continue to report hundreds of cases per week. The virus has the potential to spread, including to the US, he points out.Moss is concerned about the potential for outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trumps pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is a prominent anti-vaccine advocate, and Moss worries about potential changes to vaccination-based health policies in the US. That, combined with a weakening of the WHOs ability to control outbreaks, could be a double whammy that leads to disease outbreaks in the US, he says. Were setting ourselves up for large measles disease outbreaks in the United States, he says.At the same time, the US is up against another growing threat to public health: the circulation of bird flu on poultry and dairy farms. The US has seen outbreaks of the H5N1 virus on poultry farms in 51 states, and the virus has been detected in 928 dairy herds across 16 states, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There have been 67 reported human cases in the US, and one person has died. While we dont yet have evidence that the virus can spread between people, the US and other countries are already preparing for potential outbreaks.But this preparation relies on a thorough and clear understanding of what is happening on the ground. The WHO provides an important role in information sharingcountries report early signs of outbreaks to the agency, which then shares the information with its members. This kind of information not only allows countries to develop strategies to limit the spread of disease, but can also allow them to share genetic sequences of viruses and develop vaccines. Member nations need to know whats happening in the US, and the US needs to know whats happening globally. Both of those channels of communication would be hindered by this, says Moss.As if all of that werent enough, the US also stands to suffer in terms of its reputation as a leader in global public health. By saying to the world: we dont care about your health, it sends a message that is likely to reflect badly on it, says McKee. Its a classic lose-lose situation, he adds.Its going to hurt global health, says Moss. Its going to come back to bite us.

The United Kingdom's competition regulator is investigating Apple and Google once again, with the CMA assessing the "strategic market status" of the two companies in mobile ecosystems.UK Houses of Parliament - Image Credit: David Zherdenovsky/PexelsThe Competition and Markets Authority is launching an investigation into the mobile business, once again taking on the dominance of Apple and Google in the smartphone market. As it flexes its new powers to investigate big tech companies like Apple, it's taking on the two companies responsible for the two biggest mobile operating systems.According to Statcounter, iOS has 47.7% of the mobile operating system market share in the UK as of December 2024. Android is reported at 51.9%. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple over the use of fluoroelastomer in several Apple Watch bands, saying the company is hiding how it is using dangerous chemicals.The Apple Watch Sport Band is among those said to contain harmful chemicals image credit: AppleAs long ago as 2015, when it filed a patent regarding Apple Watch bands, Apple has been aware of health concerns over the fluoroelastomer material it uses in some bands such as the basic Sport Band. At the time, it was claimed that the particular fluoroelastomer recipe used had been strenuously tested to prevent rashes and other skin reactions.Ten years later, the company is being sued for the use of this material, and accused of promoting a health device that is unhealthy. The suit targets Apple's Sport Band which comes as standard with an Apple Watch plus the Ocean Band, and the Nike Sport Band. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Chicago-based practice Kwong Von Glinow has offered an insight into its new residential scheme serving a retreat in a forested clearing. The schemes title, House, Some of This, Some of That, is both the formal name for the project as well as a reflection of the schemes architectural approach.Image credit: Kwong Von GlinowImage credit: Kwong Von GlinowCurrently in design development, the 2170-square-foot project centers around nine T-shaped volumes, strategically positioned on a grid. The volumes contain essential functions such as utility, storage, and wet spaces while rotating relative to each other to create distinct yet interconnected living spaces. The layout allows for a seamless flow between the family room, dining area, kitchen, office, library, reading room, and bedrooms, providing a unique sense of spatial division without traditional walls.Image credit: Kwong Von GlinowImage credit: Kwong Von GlinowThe floor plan encourages openness while maintaining a sense of intim...

Archigram co-founder Dennis Crompton has passed away at the age of 89. Born in Blackpool in 1935, Crompton studied architecture at Manchester University. Together with Peter Cook, Warren Chalk, Michael Webb, David Greene, and Ron Herron, Crompton established Archigram in London in 1960, renowned for their experimentations with technology, mobility, and the future of urbanism.Crompton worked with the group until its disbanding in 1975 and continued to maintain the Archigram Archive in later decades. With Ron Herron, Crompton created the Archigram: Experimental Architecture 1961-74 exhibition in Vienna, opening in 1994, and propagated the groups work and outlook in exhibitions and books across the world. In 2019, Archigrams archive was acquired by the M+ museum in Hong Kong for over $2 million.Related on Archinect: Avant-garde architectural group Archigram sells archive to Hong Kong museum for 1.8 millionIn addition to his design work, Crompton lectured and collaborated with i...

These annual rankings were last updated on January 23, 2025. Want to see your firm on next years list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studios ranking.Is there a distinctly Canadian architectural style? If there is, the aspects that define the countrys design culture and make it unique on the world stage are diffuse and allusive. After all, Canada prides itself on its social model as a cultural mosaic (as opposed to a melting pot).One defining characteristic may just be the celebration of collaboration and regionally-focused firms. While many famous foreigners have built showcase pieces from coast to coast Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Daniel Libeskind, Santiago Calatrava and more the culture of starchitects has historically burnt less brightly in the North. Of course, Frank Gehry and Moshe Safdie both hold Canadian passports, but both set up camp south of the border long ago, leaving behind a fascinating nation with a diverse architectural scene.When surveying the built environment of the Great White North, one may not find a clear-cut visual language and, instead, an assemblage of architecture. From distinguished urban structures such as the CN tower to lake-front cabins and mountain lodges, Canada is not shy of a diverse landscape, contributing to its constantly evolving cultural mosaic.With so many architecture firms to choose from, its challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Canada based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.How are these architecture firms ranked?The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firms level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firms ranking, in order of priority:The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2025)The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2025)The number of projects selected as Project of the Day (2009 to 2025)The number of projects selected as Featured Project (2009 to 2025)The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2025)Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Canada architecture firms throughout the year.Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in Canada:30. RDH Architects RDH ArchitectsRDHA is a Toronto-based studio specializing in architecture for the public realm. Founded in 1919, the firm has a wide-ranging body of work, encompassing corporate headquarters, industrial facilities, academic buildings, transportation facilities, recreation centers, libraries, secure buildings and interiors.Over the past 15 years we have focused on producing intelligent, concept driven architecture of the highest caliber. The firms name was changed from Rounthwaite, Dick & Hadley Architects in 2018. The firm now feels and acts like an emerging design studio, while our 100+ year legacy provides a solid backbone of technical and managerial experience.Consequently we have re-emerged as one of Canadas most acclaimed design firms, winning more than 70 provincial, national and international awards most notably four Governor Generals Medals, the 2018 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Architectural Firm Award, and the 2014 RAIC Young Architect Award for design partner Tyler Sharp.Some of RDH Architects most prominent projects include:Springdale Library and Komagata Maru Park, Brampton, CanadaGuildwood GO Station, Toronto, CanadaWaterdown Library and Civic Centre, Hamilton, CanadaScott Street Interlocking Signal Tower Generator, Toronto, CanadaIdea Exchange Old Post Office, Cambridge, Canada The following statistics helped RDH Architects achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 4 Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 12 29. Evoke International Design Ema Peter PhotographyEvoke International Design is an interdisciplinary design studio based in Vancouver, Canada. Formed in 2000, Evoke has extensive experience in a variety of design disciplines including building and spatial design, interiors and graphic design. These multi-disciplines manifest themselves through our work in corporate office design; restaurant, entertainment and retail design; and single-family residential projects. We approach design from a collaborative point of view, and align ourselves with clients that share our modern aesthetic values and creative process. The resulting project should be a well-integrated design that doesnt rely on overly trendy concepts: it is about composition and the combination of form, function and innovation to achieve the client-unique design objective.Some of Evoke International Designs most prominent projects include:Flag House, Whistler, CanadaPoint Grey Residence, Vancouver, CanadaGilbert Whistler Residence, Whistler, CanadaMason Residence, Vancouver, CanadaSuyo Restaurant , Vancouver, Canada The following statistics helped Evoke International Design achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 23 28. Acton Ostry Architects Acton Ostry Architects Inc.Since its inception in 1992, the work of Acton Ostry Architects has demonstrated a continuing commitment to the making of architecture that responds thoughtfully to local topography, climate, culture and history. The values of the practice embody a consideration to regional design that is rooted in a considerate, indigenous modernist idiom that offers sustenance to those that inhabit and experience their projects.Some of Acton Ostry Architects most prominent projects include:Limberlost Place, Toronto, CanadaThe Duke, Vancouver, CanadaUBC Aquatic Centre, Vancouver, CanadaYork House Senior School, Vancouver, CanadaUBC Hebb Building, Vancouver, Canada The following statistics helped Acton Ostry Architects Inc. achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 11 27. STGM Architecture Stephane Groleau Architectural PhotographerFounded in 2001, STGM architecture strives day after day to improve peoples lives one project at a time, with offices in Quebec City, Montral and Baie-Comeau. For more than 20 years, the firm, which has grown from 12 to more than 150 resources, has developed a generalist practice that affects all spheres of the profession. STGM has a wide variety of expertise and has been involved in major projects throughout Quebec. Ranging from cultural projects to public transit and educational institutions, STGM considers that each project is unique and that it must deal with multiple specificities.Some of STGM Architectures most prominent projects include:Baie-St-Pauls Geothermal and Water Plant, Baie-Saint-Paul, CanadaVoltigeurs de Qubec Armoury, Quebec City, CanadaSaint-Roch YMCA Community Center, Quebec City, CanadaSt-Laurent Pump Station, Levis, CanadaBreakeyville Fire Station, Les Chutes-de-la-Chaudire-Est, Lvis, Canada The following statistics helped STGM Architecture achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 26 26. DArcy Jones Architects D'Arcy Jones ArchitectsOur studio enthusiastically approaches each new project as a chance to create something unique. Playing with materials and form to come up with unexpected results, we work tirelessly to design projects that are innovative, durable and inviting. Tweaking time-tested ways of building, we create buildings and spaces that can be still be built with conventional construction methods. We are optimists, seeing the past as a continuum to connect with and be inspired by, and seeing the future as something that can be improved incrementally.Some of DArcy Jones Architects most prominent projects include:Monte Clark Gallery, Vancouver, CanadaYan Residence, Vancouver, CanadaDeep Cove House, North Vancouver, CanadaFriesen Wong House, Vernon, Canada430 House, Vancouver, Canada The following statistics helped D'Arcy Jones Architects achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 11 25. Atelier LAbri Raphal ThibodeauAtelier LAbri is an architecture office based in Montral. Through its design-build approach, LAbri delivers turn-key projects, from conception to realization. The studio specializes in ecological and sustainable construction. It advocates for innovative architecture solutions, putting forward wellness and the human and social character of our environments. LAbris designs are resolutely contemporary, unique and at the human scale.Some of Atelier LAbris most prominent projects include:La Pointe, Notre-Dame-du-Laus, CanadaMaison Accuracy, Montral, CanadaMaison Melba, Frelighsburg, CanadaTerritoire Charlevoix, La Malbaie, CanadaSaltbox passive house, Bromont, Canada The following statistics helped Atelier L'Abri achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 7 Total Projects 15 24. Agence Spatiale Agence SpatialeAgence Spatiale relies on a team of talented spatial creators, for whom the effort put into their work is matched only by the pleasure they have in working together. Our approach relies on the power of trans-disciplinary design. We create spaces at all scales and believe that the boundaries between art, design and architecture can and should be crossed.Our working methods simultaneously explore traditional methods and cutting-edge technologies. We constantly seek to create a new experience that redefines the meaning of space. Space design becomes a solution. We liberate mores and support their evolution. We propose a new paradigm of architecture. We deform the formal. We propose a liberating architecture. We are Agence Spatiale.Some of Agence Spatiales most prominent projects include:cole de ltincelle (Lab-cole), Chicoutimi, Saguenay, CanadaLes classes du versant Un projet Lab-cole, Saguenay, CanadaDracinement, Charlesbourg, Qubec City, CanadaEspace RiopellePrau Parc Nature et Culture, Mauricie, QC, Canada The following statistics helped Agence Spatiale achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 8 Total Projects 25 23. 5468796 Architecture 5468796 Architecture5468796 Architecture is a design studio established in 2007 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Treaty 1 territory. Practicing in the context of the urbanized Midwest, 5468796 adopts a brand of architecture based in the mainstream and seemingly mundane [profound] understanding of capital in architecture, and re-imagines how it can be re-invested for greater social good and justice.Basing the practice on two tenets that the art of city-building has been lost, along with a diminished focus on creating buildings that define cities 5468796 builds cities one project at a time. With a boundary-pushing mentality, individual projects are weaved into the urban fabric and design activism cultivates a culture of architecture against ambivalence.Some of 5468796 Architectures most prominent projects include:Crossroads Garden Shed, Calgary, CanadaOMS Stage, Winnipeg, CanadaVEIL HOUSE, Winnipeg, Canada548 Stradbrook Condominiums, Winnipeg, CanadaParallelogram House, Manitoba, Canada The following statistics helped 5468796 Architecture achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 4 Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 16 22. Teeple Architects Teeple Architects Inc.Teeple Architects shapes buildings through an open and collaborative process. Founded in 1989, our practice integrates sustainability and technical expertise with formal exploration to create buildings that are representative of the communities they serve. Our Toronto and Vancouver studios draw on the collective skills and expertise of a diverse and talented team of design professionals. Under the leadership of Principals Stephen Teeple (Founder), Chris Radigan (Emeritus), Myles Craig, Tomer Diamant, Avery Guthrie, Richard Lai and Wes Wilson, we work with discipline and imaginations to shape ideas into places that bring aspirations to life.Some of Teeple Architects most prominent projects include:Morgan State University Calvin & Tina Tyler Hall, Baltimore, MarylandStanley A. Milner Library Renewal, Edmonton, CanadaUBC MacLeod Renewal, Vancouver, CanadaSherbourne Common PavilionSisters of St. Joseph Convent The following statistics helped Teeple Architects Inc. achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 9 Total Projects 24 21. Provencher_Roy Ema PeterProvencher_Roy is an award-winning Canadian architecture practice involved in all forms of the built environment. We champion an integrated approach to design and provide expertise in interior design, urban design, urban planning, landscape architecture, industrial design and sustainable development.Some of Provencher_Roys most prominent projects include:Hpital du Sacr-Coeur-de-Montral, Montral, CanadaReception Pavilion at Qubecs National AssemblyOttawa Train Station and Via Rail Business Lounge, Ottawa, CanadaMontral Heart Institute, Montral, Canadalot Balmoral, Montral, Canada The following statistics helped Provencher_Roy achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 5 Featured Projects 9 Total Projects 19 20. Moriyama Teshima Architects Moriyama Teshima Architects, Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd.Moriyama Teshima Architects (MTA) is a team of architects, planners, and designers, collaborating with visionary clients to build inspiring and enduring spaces that transform communities and reinforce civic identity.The office offers services in architecture, master planning and urban design, interior design and program development. Our extensive portfolio of Canadian and international projects comprises museums and art galleries, university buildings, schools, corporate and government headquarters, recreational facilities, libraries, restoration and renovation projects, and urban/campus planning.Under the leadership of Partners Jason Moriyama, Diarmuid Nash, Carol Phillips, Brian Rudy, Ronen Bauer, and Emmanuelle van Rutten, MTA has cultivated a dynamic team of young, innovative designers around a long-standing core of design traditions that continue to define the practice.Some of Moriyama Teshima Architects most prominent projects include:Makwa Waakaaigan Indigenous Centre of Cultural Excellence, Sault Ste. Marie, CanadaLimberlost Place, Toronto, CanadaPlace des Arts, Greater Sudbury, CanadaCREATING THE OSSTF WITH MASS TIMBER, Toronto, CanadaRouge National Urban Park Visitor, Learning, and Community Centre, Toronto, Canada The following statistics helped Moriyama Teshima Architects achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 3 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 7 Total Projects 29 19. Superkl doublespace photography incCo-led by Superkls partners, Meg Graham and Andre DElia, we embrace a first-principles approach and enlist only the most advanced and sustainable approaches to deliver vital and dignified design. The result: flexible, fluid, and functional spaces that are luminous and inviting.Our diverse portfolio of work is notable for sophisticated yet simple design that responds to landscape, site, and program. On every project, regardless of magnitude, we are known for our uncommon ability to balance scrupulous attention to detail, light and clean craftsmanship with purposeful connections to the larger built and natural contexts.Dedicated to sustainable design, we deploy the most current material, technological, and construction solutions.Some of Superkls most prominent projects include:Compass House, Dufferin County, CanadaRobarts Library Reading Room, Toronto, CanadaA Room with a View, Toronto, CanadaWoodhouse, Singhampton, CanadaGrange House, Creemore, Canada The following statistics helped Superkl achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 3 A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 7 Total Projects 14 18. APPAREIL Architecture Flix Michaud PhotographieAPPAREIL architecture is a Montral-based firm whose mission is to design quality residential and commercial environments for its occupants. Our signature style is sleek, contemporary and greatly inspired by our Nordic roots. Our projects demonstrate our commitment to find a balance between tradition and modernity.Some of APPAREIL Architectures most prominent projects include:BESIDE habitat, Quebec, Canadacole de ltincelle (Lab-cole), Chicoutimi, Saguenay, CanadaLes classes du versant Un projet Lab-cole, Saguenay, CanadaDe la Cime , Montral, CanadaMaxillo Tandem, Montral, Canada The following statistics helped APPAREIL Architecture achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 2 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 10 Total Projects 33 17. PARTISANS PARTISANSPARTISANS designs objects, designs architecture, designs cities, designs concepts and even ideas. We strive to make the improbable possible and the impossible viable, at all scales and media. Our curiosities are insatiable and our drive to create them is central to our project. We are an award winning, internationally published studio founded in 2012.Some of PARTISANS most prominent projects include:Canvas House, Toronto, CanadaGrotto Sauna, ON, CanadaBar Raval, Toronto, CanadaWindsor Peace FountainRolex Boutique Toronto, Toronto, Canada The following statistics helped PARTISANS achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 2 A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 10 Total Projects 23 16. CCM2 architectes CCM2 architectesEstablished in 1963, CCM2 architects is among Qubec Citys largest architecture firms. Experienced professionals and technologists have always formed a solid team that has never shied away from reinventing itself. Today, the company is led by 9 partners, well supported and assisted by a permanent team of skilled designers and technicians.CCM2 is known for the quality of its work and its ability to provide distinctive and original concepts that respect your budget and deadline. CCM2 is also recognized for its excellent professional services, focused on customer and user satisfaction and on quality architecture. Over the past fifteen years, the teams energy, creativity and constant search for new ideas has garnered the firm with over thirty awards for the quality of its work.Some of CCM2 architectes most prominent projects include:Lebourgneuf Community Center, Quebec City, CanadaBreakeyville Fire Station, Les Chutes-de-la-Chaudire-Est, Lvis, CanadaBoral Elementary School, Boischatel, CanadaHarfang-des-neiges Elementary School, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, CanadaL-House, Fossambault-sur-le-Lac, Canada The following statistics helped CCM2 architectes achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: Featured Projects 11 Total Projects 30 15. Alain Carle Architecte Alain Carle ArchitecteAlain Carle has worked in the architecture field in Montral for twenty years. Based on a pedagogical approach he developed as a teacher and researcher at the School of Architecture of the Universit de Montral, his achievements rely on a critical approach to representation in the design process. The firms accomplishments are regularly recognized by the architectural community, especially in the field of residential and commercial architecture.Some of Alain Carle Architectes most prominent projects include:NORM Residence, Baie-DUrfe, CanadaScreenhouse, Wentworth-Nord, CanadaThe Elves, Morin-Heights, CanadaThe Wetlands, Wentworth-Nord, CanadaLe Phnix, Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson, Canada The following statistics helped Alain Carle Architecte achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 1 Featured Projects 11 Total Projects 23 14. Diamond Schmitt Play-TimeDiamond Schmitt is a global architecture firm designing transformative, purpose-driven, and highly sustainable buildings from its four studios located in Toronto, New York, Vancouver and Calgary. Creating innovative design solutions while drawing inspiration from each sites surrounding community, architectural, and historical contexts, Diamond Schmitts visionary designs can be found in more than 50 cities around the world.Some of Diamond Schmitts most prominent projects include:United Kingdom Holocaust Memorial International Design CompetitionMirvish Village, Toronto, CanadaIngenium Centre, Ottawa, CanadaIndependent School CompetitionBuddy Holly Hall, Lubbock, Texas The following statistics helped Diamond Schmitt achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 2 A+Awards Finalist 4 Featured Projects 7 Total Projects 34 13. Dubbeldam Architecture + Design Scott NorsworthyDubbeldam Architecture + Design is a multi-disciplinary design studio committed to creating thoughtful projects that embody sustainable approaches. Led by fourth-generation architect Heather Dubbeldam, the studio has garnered acclaim for its forward-thinking approach, design research endeavours, and dedication to crafting sustainable environments. They are recognized as one of Canadas leading architecture practices for their commitment to architectural excellence and dedication to social responsibility through advocacy.Dubbeldams work exemplifies bold design and meticulous craftsmanship. With a diverse portfolio incorporating a wide range of project types, their work ranges from homes, multi-unit residential projects, workspaces, hospitality, and mixed-use buildings to landscape design and architectural installations.Some of Dubbeldam Architecture + Designs most prominent projects include:Bata Shoe Factory, Astra, Quinte West, CanadaDubbeldam Office, Toronto, CanadaBunkie on the Hill, Muskoka District Municipality, CanadaBinary Spectrum, Kitchener, CanadaSkygarden House, Toronto, Canada The following statistics helped Dubbeldam Architecture + Design achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 5 Featured Projects 9 Total Projects 20 12. Akb Architects Akb ArchitectsFounded in 2004, Akb Architects is the Toronto-based architecture studio of Robert Kastelic and Kelly Buffey, architects dedicated to the practice and art of building. The quest to capture the poetic and ineffable qualities of space manifests in Akbs design process, which prioritizes a clarity of vision, attention to detail, and a rigorous commitment to conceptual intent. The work of the studio benefits from Robert and Kellys extensive training in both architecture and interior design; a comprehensive strategy results in buildings of exceptional resolution and an uncommon level of refinement.A unified and holistic approach to interior and exterior space merges building and landscape into a seamless experience, transforming the ephemeral into the tactile. Elements of volume, light, proportion and materiality are orchestrated to resonate and respond to each projects unique site, context and program.Some of Akb Architects most prominent projects include:Story Pod, Newmarket, CanadaMetrick Cottage and Boathouse, Ontario, CanadaWhistling Wind Cottage, Pointe au Baril, CanadaMuskoka Cottage, CanadaClearview Chalet, Collingwood, Canada The following statistics helped Akb Architects achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 11 Total Projects 17 11. Kariouk Architects Scott NorsworthyWhile many architecture firms pride themselves on having a trademark style that distinguishes them from their competition, Kariouk proudly stands behind the fact that we do not have anyone look that identifies us as distinctly Kariouk.If anything, our trademark is that no two of our projects look the same. Because we tackle each creative undertaking with a new lens, our final results are always informed by an entirely different set of criteria and inspiration.Some of Kariouk Architects most prominent projects include:m.o.r.e. CLT Cabin, Quebec, CanadaCemetery Marker, PennsylvaniaForest Retreat, Ontario, CanadaStacey-Turley Residence, Ottawa, CanadaHill-Maheux Cottage, Val-des-Monts, Canada The following statistics helped Kariouk Architects achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 2 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 8 Total Projects 16 10. Hariri Pontarini Architects Hariri Pontarini Architects, Guardian GlassEstablished in 1994, Hariri Pontarini Architects, is a leading Canadian full-service architectural practice known for creating modern landmarks such as the award-winning Bah Temple for South America, the acclaimed McKinsey & Company headquarters in Toronto, the international competition-winning Ivey School of Business and the Governor Generals Medal-winning Schulich School of Business. Founded by Siamak Hariri and David Pontarini, the firm has delivered a broad range of institutional, commercial and residential projects, libraries, schools and academic buildings. Hariri Pontarini Architects has become known for designing projects of exceptional quality, with a strong conceptual basis derived from the specific needs and aspirations of each client.Some of Hariri Pontarini Architects most prominent projects include:7 St. Thomas, Toronto, CanadaNicol Building, Sprott School of Business, Ottawa, CanadaThe Bah Temple of South America, Santiago, ChileOntarios Celebration Zone, Toronto, CanadaTom Patterson Theatre The following statistics helped Hariri Pontarini Architects achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 5 A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 19 9. Atelier RZLBD Atelier RZLBDAtelier RZLBD is a boutique art and architecture practice based in Toronto founded by architect Reza Aliabadi (OAA, MRAIC); whose work extends to designing buildings & objects, curating installations & expositions, and publishing a zine called rzlbdPOST.The practice is not just an ordinary operation that serves, rather like a positive virus, it contributes, communicates, challenges and adapts itself to the needs of each project and its context.Some of Atelier RZLBDs most prominent projects include:Opposite House, Toronto, CanadaShaft House5/6 HOUSEWhale HouseThe Gallery House, Markham, Canada The following statistics helped Atelier RZLBD achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: Featured Projects 13 Total Projects 25 8. Henriquez Partners Architects Ema Peter PhotographyHenriquez Partners Architects is dedicated to working closely with clients to create buildings that are culturally, environmentally and economically sustainable. It is our view that every project is an opportunity to enrich communities by seamlessly integrating ethics and aesthetics. Informed by this credo and an unwavering commitment to design integrity, we have consistently demonstrated the ability to manage projects from design through to construction and the technical expertise to create structures that stand the test of time.Some of Henriquez Partners Architects most prominent projects include:TELUS Garden Office Tower, Vancouver, CanadaPrototype (M5), Vancouver, CanadaPendrell, Vancouver, CanadaCentral Presbyterian Church, Vancouver, CanadaCardero, Vancouver, Canada The following statistics helped Henriquez Partners Architects achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 7 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 8 Total Projects 13 7. Leckie Studio Architecture + Design Leckie Studio Architecture + DesignLeckie Studio Architecture + Design is an ambitious inter-disciplinary design studio based in Vancouver, Canada. The studio was founded in 2015 by principal architect Michael Leckie with the goal of pushing the traditional boundaries of architectural practice as a catalyst for cultural change. We engage in the practice of design across a variety of scales and media including architecture, interiors, installations and product design. We challenge assumptions and seek unexpected outcomes. The studios work has been published internationally, with a client list that includes industry leaders Slack Technologies, Westbank, UBC and TELUS.Our residential, commercial, and institutional projects are informed by a critical regionalist sensitivity, with an emphasis on scenario-based approaches to program and form and sustainability.Some of Leckie Studio Architecture + Designs most prominent projects include:TripTych, Vancouver, CanadaCamera House, Pemberton, CanadaAE.R Skinlab, Vancouver, CanadaHringurinn Iceland CompetitionMulti-Family Residence Simon Fraser University The following statistics helped Leckie Studio Architecture + Design achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 3 A+Awards Finalist 9 Featured Projects 9 Total Projects 16 6. MJMA Architecture & Design MJMA Architecture & DesignMJMA is a Toronto, Canada-based design practice of 60+ designers and architects. MJMA has evolved from a 30 year strong legacy of making community buildings, to building communities in towns and cities, on campuses, within organizations, and across playing fields. Our increasingly diverse portfolio speaks to an innovation culture at MJMA that drives all our designs. This spirit of innovation, cultivated with clients who are enthusiastic about creating meaningful architecture that positively contributes to the built environment, has resulted in more than 75+ national awards, including the Governor Generals Medal in Architecture and 2016 RAIC Architectural Firm Award.Some of MJMA Architecture & Designs most prominent projects include:Queens University John Deutsch University Centre, Kingston, CanadaJohn Innes Community Recreation Centre, Toronto, CanadaNeil Campbell Rowing Centre, St. Catharines, CanadaUBC Aquatic Centre, Vancouver, CanadaClear Lake House, Parry Sound, Canada The following statistics helped MJMA Architecture & Design achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 3 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 13 Total Projects 35 5. Lemay LemayWe create space to grow.Since 1957, Lemay has been imagining new ways to create spaces that engage users and bring people together. Over 400 architects, designers, industry leaders, and change-makers work tirelessly to cultivate innovation in their own backyards, as well as in communities around the world. Inspired and strengthened by trans-disciplinary creativity, the firm has also developed its very own NET POSITIVE approach to guide teams toward sustainable solutions that shape a better future. With the human experience at its heart, Lemay strives to design with empathy and create spaces to grow.Some of Lemays most prominent projects include:Thtre de Verdure, Montral, CanadaPomerleau Offices, Levis, CanadaLumenpulse, Longueuil, CanadaBellechasse Transport Center, Montral, CanadaGrand Thatre de Qubec, Quebec City, Canada The following statistics helped Lemay achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 4 A+Awards Finalist 5 Featured Projects 11 Total Projects 42 4. KPMB Architects KPMB ArchitectsFor more than three decades, KPMB has evolved in response to a changing world and worked to change it for the better.Established in 1987, KPMB is an internationally recognized architectural practice based in Canada. Our wide-ranging work has earned over 400 respected awards, including 18 Governor Generals Medals, Canadas highest honor. Our founding partners, Bruce Kuwabara, Marianne McKenna and Shirley Blumberg, have all received the Order of Canada for their personal achievements and for KPMBs collective contributions to improving peoples lives through the built environment. In 2021, we expanded our leadership team, including the naming of seven new partners: Kevin Bridgman, Steven Casey, Phyllis Crawford, Andrew Dyke, Mitchell Hall, Paulo Rocha and Bruno Weber.As a full-service practice, we provide expertise in building design, interior design, master planning, workplace strategy, project management, stakeholder engagement and sustainable design.Some of KPMB Architects most prominent projects include:Center for Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University, Boston, MassachusettsBeaverbrook Art Gallery (Harrison McCain Pavilion), New Brunswick, CanadaIsttaniokaksini/Science Commons University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, CanadaDownsview, Toronto, CanadaWilson School of Design, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond, Canada The following statistics helped KPMB Architects achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 4 Featured Projects 16 Total Projects 66 3. ACDF Architecture ACDF ArchitectureAt ACDF, we have an uncompromising ambition to be both responsible and inventive, both visionary and generous, to ultimately bring beauty to everyone. Good design can capture the imagination, but great design offers something more generous: it stirs the heart.Under the direction of Maxime-Alexis Frappier, Joan Renaud and Etienne Laplante Courchesne, the 95-person studio is deeply rooted in solid know-how and a joie de vivre. Our mission is to deliver highly tailored, design-savvy projects at any scale across all typologies. In our architectural atelier, we are energized by constraints (budget, site, material) and craft poetry from pragmatism.With its creative energy and its broad expertise, ACDF designs inspiring spaces in which North American pragmatism meets European flamboyance.Some of ACDF Architectures most prominent projects include:Notre-Dame College Gymnasium , Montral, CanadaLightspeed Offices Phase 3, Montral, CanadaFlighthub, Montral, CanadaBarclay Tower, Vancouver, CanadaThe Pacific by Grosvenor, Vancouver, Canada The following statistics helped ACDF Architecture achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 8 Featured Projects 14 Total Projects 37 2. Omar Gandhi Architects Omar Gandhi ArchitectsOmar Gandhi Architect is a Canadian architecture practice with small studios in both Halifax, Nova Scotia and Toronto, Ontario. Specializing in custom, modern design, OG works to connect with each and every client on a personal level, designing with careful consideration for the lives that will be lived within the finished product.Some of Omar Gandhi Architects most prominent projects include:OG House, Halifax, CanadaPrime Seafood Palace, Toronto, CanadaWhite Rock, Wolfville, CanadaBlack Gables, Sydney, CanadaFloat, Halifax, Canada The following statistics helped Omar Gandhi Architects achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 3 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 20 Total Projects 32 1. MGA | MICHAEL GREEN ARCHITECTURE MGA | MICHAEL GREEN ARCHITECTUREMGA | Michael Green Architecture is an architecture and design firm creating innovative projects that push the boundaries of technology, sustainability and construction to benefit communities and environments around the world.The practice was founded in 2012 by Michael Green, who now leads the studio alongside fellow Principal Natalie Telewiak. Their team of talented and experienced architects and designers is bound by a shared drive to create meaningful projects that contribute to a better future.A leader in timber and bio-based construction and innovation, MGA coined the term mass timber and has completed some of the most significant timber buildings and large-scale sustainable developments ever built, ranging from cultural installations and private homes to residential masterplans and university campuses.Some of MGA | MICHAEL GREEN ARCHITECTUREs most prominent projects include:Featured image: Google Borregas, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaThe Dock Building, Vancouver, CanadaOregon State University Forest Science Complex, Corvallis, OregonMacbeth Hut, Whistler, CanadaCatalyst Building, Spokane, Washington The following statistics helped MGA | MICHAEL GREEN ARCHITECTURE achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Canada: A+Awards Winner 8 A+Awards Finalist 7 Featured Projects 12 Total Projects 30 Why Should I Trust Architizers Ranking?With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the worlds largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the worlds best architecture each year.Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlightedA Guide to Project AwardsThe blue + badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizers Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a projects likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:Project completed within the last 3 yearsA well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphsArchitectural designwith a high level of both functional and aesthetic valueHigh quality, in focus photographsAt least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the buildingInclusion of architectural drawings and renderingsInclusion of construction photographsThere are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizers Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.Were constantly look for the worlds best architects to join our community. If you would like to understand more about this ranking list and learn how your firm can achieve a presence on it, please dont hesitate to reach out to us at editorial@architizer.com.The post 30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Canada appeared first on Journal.