The global population of humans living to 100 and older is predicted to increase to nearly 3.7 million by 2050, but current institutions and policies are unprepared for this growing life expectancy.

In healthcare facilities, where sterile aesthetics replace trees, plants and flowers, nature-based interventions can support the well-being of patients and staff who spend much of their time indoors.

The təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre in New Westminster, B.C., was named after the playful, curious nature of a sea otter, in turn, reflecting the kind of visitor experience the local community was hoping to create at the newly completed facility.

Regulators in Canada and the United States are out of sync in banning the R-410A refrigerant that’s currently a mainstay of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat pump systems.

As healthcare facilities increasingly focus on patient safety and infection prevention, effective water management has become a critical aspect of medical device processing.

Amid the high-traffic frenzy of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, which houses the busiest trauma facility in Canada, a new space brings peace and comfort to patients with brain and mental health needs, and the staff who care for them.

A new study examining the real estate footprint of community service agencies in the Greater Toronto Area finds they are grappling with a growing client load and an accommodations squeeze.

In LTC facilities, data collection isn’t without hurdles. Many homes use building automation systems that output data in complex formats, making interpretation challenging.

Workplace injury rates have increased across the globe and businesses will need to anticipate error and monitor work-related practices more readily.

At Unity Fitness, interior design firm Figure3 wanted to create an inclusive space that gave back to its community—a growing mix of young families and professionals.

Staying up-to-date with the latest trends in facility management offers a competitive edge and prepares for future obstacles.

A major earthquake could happen at any time in B.C. and cause significant damage to the building and valuable art collections.

Centennial College is now home to a ground-breaking course that is better preparing next generation environmental services professionals for the field.

At first glance, the lobby inside 302 Bay Street, soon to be the newest co-working space from iQ Offices, looks exactly like a high-end hotel or restaurant.

Ottawa landlords are contemplating a list of new expectations from a prized office tenant following recently announced updates to the federal government’s green operations strategy.

Being actively disengaged at work is equivalent to or worse than being unemployed when it comes to well-being.

The building features that most commonly impede people with disabilities are not those that are the costliest or most structurally complicated to correct, new survey findings show.