Industry News
Calgary celebrates BMO Centre opening
The $500 million BMO Centre at Stampede Park in Calgary has officially opened as Canada's largest convention centre.
Massive new park planned for West Vancouver
A massive new 781 hectares park in the District of West Vancouver will support stewardship and responsible use in the area.
Fitwel’s v3 brings new climate adaptation strategies
The newly released version 3 of Fitwel’s evidence-based standard includes new strategies on how to future-proof buildings for climate adaptation.
PNE amphitheatre breaks ground in Vancouver
The new PNE amphitheatre in Vancouver has broken ground. Completion is set for summer 2026.
New Squamish oceanfront park unveiled
The District of Squamish and developer Matthews West have unveiled the Sp’akw’us Feather Park.
AAA appoints Erum Afsar as executive director
The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) has appointed Erum Afsar, P.Eng., ICD.D as the new executive director.
City of New Westminster opens new aquatic centre
The City of New Westminster has officially opened the aquatic centre portion of the new təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre.
Vancouver opens Passive House cultural hub
The City of Vancouver opened a cultural hub in the downtown South area that is also the tallest certified commercial Passive House development in Canada.
SvN Architects acquires Hotson Architecture
SvN Architects + Planners (SvN) is joining forces with Vancouver-based firm, Hotson Architecture.
CSLA reveals 2024 Award of Excellence winners
The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) announced the recipients of the 2024 Awards of Excellence.
New RAIC advisors initiative to support architects
A new Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) advisors initiative is designed to support Canada’s architectural community.
ZGF Architects names new leadership
ZGF Architects has named Sharron van der Meulen as managing partner along with new leaders in Portland and Los Angeles.
BC Embodied Carbon Awards winners revealed
The BC Embodied Carbon Awards recognized six individuals, projects, and organizations for their leadership on reducing embodied carbon pollution.
Patkau Design Lab wins RAIC innovation award
Patkau Design Lab in Vancouver is the recipient of the RAIC Research and Innovation in Architecture Award.
National Urban Design winners announced
The 2024 National Urban Design Awards winners have been announced. Twelve winners were selected in six categories.
Zeidler reveals new West Broadway hotel designs
Zeidler Architecture has revealed updated designs for 901 West Broadway, a new hotel project by Hallmark Hospitality.
Nick Sully named a 2024 RAIC Fellow
Shape Architecture managing partner Nick Sully has been named a 2024 RAIC Fellow for his contributions to the profession.
