Design
Balance is key when designing open-plan spaces
Open-plan spaces have grown in popularity in recent years. But these collaborative spaces still need private areas to help workers concentrate.
Outdoor fireplaces fuelling backyard design
Outdoor fireplaces and pits can be a central part of patio design for homes and businesses.
Energy-efficient hotel lighting strategies
Hotels are increasingly turning to energy-efficient LED technology as part of their lighting and design strategies.
The importance of balancing outdoor lighting
Lighting designers working with public spaces face heightened regulatory and public scrutiny, and consequently must take many factors into consideration.
New specification guide for tiles
The TTMAC's master specification guide is a tool to assist in editing specs needed to describe the installation and performance requirements of tiles.
Kitchen work zone concept
Designing an accessible and efficient kitchen layout for the whole family to enjoy
The next generation of kitchen appliances
The next generation of kitchen appliances is redefining the the home chef experience through high design and cutting-edge technology.
Calgary gallery is a work of art in its own right
The award-winning Esker Foundation Gallery is the largest privately-funded, non-commercial gallery in Calgary.
The next generation of decorative panels
TFL decorative panels are the next generation of what were once simply referred to as “melamine panels.”
On the pulse of design
Here are the four leading themes that will define design in 2014.
Colour trends for 2014
With fall in full swing, 2014 is not far-off and it's going to be colourful year. Here's where the contract colour palette is headed over the next 12 months.
The challenge of working abroad
Working abroad can present challenges on many fronts, from design coordination and language barriers to bigger ...
The designer’s role in green leases
Designers have a significant role in providing design solutions that address terms and conditions of green leases.
Selecting the right hospitality furniture
There are three main criteria for selecting the correct hospitality furniture: placement, style and durability.
From outdated building to LEED gold labs
UBC's Biological Sciences complex recently received LEED gold, which was very challenging to achieve due to the ...
Designing for a SUB culture
The design team behind the Student Union Building (SUB) at UBC created a process that both established dialogue and excited students about what ...
Creating a mother-friendly workplace
To develop appropriate lactation accommodations, designers need to look at the type of workplace ...
