Industry News
New Alberta film studio in the works
A new Alberta film studio, clocking in at $22.8 million, is scheduled to be completed for 2015.
B.C. school re-opens doors after fire
Southern Okanagan Secondary re-opened on February 6, two years after being nearly destroyed by a fire during a $29 million renovation.
Perkins and Will forecasts 2014 design trends
Perkin and WIll's 2014 Design and Insights Report predicts that building resiliency, sustainability and wellness will factor into the year's design trends.
Alberta dinosaur museum wins design accolades
Alberta’s Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum made Canadian architecture and design magazine Azure’s top 10 architectural projects to follow in 2014 list.
High-tech Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel opens
The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel offers guest high-tech amenities, including an iPad in every room.
First of its kind Manitoba data centre announced
Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. has revealed plans for a $50-million data centre to be built in Manitoba.
Workplace design changes highly sought: Survey
Cushman & Wakefield's Workplace Transformation Survey found that companies undergoing modifications viewed workplace design changes as highly valuable.
Walmart Canada opens first LED-lit location
Walmart Canada's first LED-lit store in Stratford, Ont. is expected to to cut energy usage by 28 per cent and save $18,000 per year.
Commute biggest factor for employees: Study
A study from Oxford Properties found that commute time and workplace accessibility were the most influential factors for Canadians pursuing employment.
Perimeter acquires Kitchener office building
Perimeter Development has acquired an 12-storey office tower in downtown Kitchener, which will be minutes away from a future light rail transit hub.
Workplace design affects productivity: Report
A new report from Colliers International outlines how workplace design impacts office productivity and overall business success.
Ottawa hotel undergoes multi-million dollar reno
The Ottawa Marriott Hotel's $4 million renovation is expected to be completed in late 2014.
U of T unveils new engineering centre design
The University of Toronto's new Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship will include hands-on design spaces rather than traditional lecture halls and classrooms.
Athletic facilities win accessible design awards
The Abilities Centre in Whitby, Ont. and the West Vancouver Community received architectural Awards of Distinction from the International Olympic Committee.
Diamond Schmitt wins green wall award
Diamond Schmitt Architects received the Interior Green Wall Award of Excellence at the 2013 CitiesAlive Conference.
Regina Inn Hotel reopens after major facelift
The Regina Inn Hotel has reopened as the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Centre Regina following a multi-million dollar renovation.
Stantec acquires Halifax architecture firm
Stantec has announced its acquisition of Halifax-based JDA MacKenzie Architects.
