Industry News
Vancouver approves False Creek park design
Vancouver has approved designs for the first phase of East Park, a new waterfront destination park on False Creek in Vancouver’s Olympic Village.
Ryder, 3XN GXN selected for UBC student housing
Ryder Architecture, in partnership with 3XN GXN, will provide architectural services for the UBC's Lower Mall Precinct Phase One project.
Winners celebrated at MASI Design Awards
The Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan Interior (MASI) Design Awards were held on Oct. 23, 2024 at the BMO Centre Calgary.
Acton Ostry Architects expands leadership team
Acton Ostry Architects (AOA) in Vancouver announced the appointment of an expanded leadership team with new principals and associates.
Canadian Wood Council reveals project winners
The Canadian Wood Council announced the winning projects of the 40th annual Wood Design & Building Awards program.
Canadian LEED Fellow contingent grows to 13
Alexandre Bouchard, a partner and principal of the Saguenay office with Martin Roy et Associés, has been named to the 2024 cohort of LEED Fellows.
ZEIC survey shows climate policy support
A ZEIC survey shows construction stakeholder support for current municipal and provincial climate regulations.
Vancouver updates heritage register through reconciliation
Vancouver is improving its heritage register to better reflect reconciliation and various cultures.
CAGBC launches new carbon reduction program
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) has created a new program for building professionals to learn more about approaches to decarbonizing buildings.
B.C. centre on list of most beautiful sports venues
New Westminster's təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre has been recognized by Prix Versailles as one of the most beautiful sports venues in the world.
Stantec selected to design long-term care homes
Stantec has been selected by Island Health for design services to deliver three new long-term care homes.
Saskatchewan plans ICU Expansion
Two requests for proposal will be issued this month to advance ICU expansion at Royal University Hospital.
MGA selected to design tallest mass timber tower
Vancouver-based Michael Green Architecture (MGA) has been selected to design the Marcus Performing Arts Center redevelopment in Milwaukee.
Calgary Fish Creek Library lauded for design
The Calgary Public Library, Fish Creek branch has been included in American Libraries Magazine’s 2024 Library Design Showcase.
Amazon opens new atrium at The Post
The new Amazon atrium has opened at The Post in Vancouver. The 43,000 square foot atrium is a part of the company's Vancouver Tech Hub.
Diamond Schmitt selected for cultural precinct study
Diamond Schmitt has been selected to undertake a feasibility study for a new cultural precinct in Vancouver.
Metafor names new managing principal
Metafor Architecture has appointed David Leonard as the firm’s new managing principal. He takes over from Claudia Schaaf.
