2012 Fellows - Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

Deborah Levine Farrow
Deborah Farrow has made significant contributions to the profession of
architecture in Canada through her practice and her volunteer efforts.
A major voluntary commitment has been her service as an RAIC representative on
the Federal Industry Real Property Advisory Council, which facilitates discussion
between representatives of the Design and Construction industries and the federal
government. In that arena, Deborah’s uncanny ability to clearly explain the practical
implications of policy and her honest observations about the challenges faced by
professionals has earned her the respect of all participants.
In addition to her commitment to the RAIC, since 2005 Deborah has served
as a representative on the OAA’s Standing Committee on Building Codes and
Regulations (SCOBCAR), a link between the OAA and the Building Code process
in Ontario. From 1999-2002 she participated with the National Research Council
Task Group, studying fire protection clauses in the National Building Code.
Deborah received her Bachelor of Architecture from McGill University in 1979.
She practiced in Alberta before moving to Ottawa in 1984. She presently is Vice
President of Farrow Architects Inc., the practice she shares with her architect
husband James Farrow. Their firm handles a variety of projects in the public and
private sector.
The breadth of experience and integrity that Deborah demonstrates provides the
basis for respect from her clients and characterizes her volunteer roles on behalf of
her profession.
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