Design Quarterly

Vancouver architect Peter Cardew, who passed away on October 26, will be remembered for his indelible impact on the city.

Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility has achieved the highest national accessibility rating to date under the RHFAC program.

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) welcomes Paul Mitchell to the RAIC operational team as the incoming director of practice.

FPInnovations is receiving $1.3 million from the federal government to develop a biodegradable, sustainable filter for single-use face masks.

A soft, rosy hue blooming with potential was revealed as Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year. The rosy hue is called First Light 2102-70.

Nova, a new task light from Humanscale, was awarded the iF Design Award, recognized as a symbol of design excellence around the world.

The global pandemic of COVID-19 is fast tracking infection control technologies. Design strategies in public restrooms will reduce coronavirus transmission.

Sean Ruthen provides a review on Jim Taggart and Michael Green’s new edition of Tall Wood Buildings. The new book provides updates to the 2017 edition.

Perkins and Will research shows antimicrobial building products have no proven health benefits and advises against the use of the during the pandemic.

Interior lighting can transform a space. With continuous redesigns and developments in lighting technology, trends continue to flourish.

A mixed-use headquarters for the Labourers' International Union of North America Local 183 will break ground in The City of Vaughan this fall.

When designing a workplace, it’s important to consider all aspects of ergonomics, productivity and accessibility.