Industry News
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.
Design unveiled for Calgary’s Arts Commons Venue
Designs for the Arts Commons Transformation expansion in Calgary has been released by a team of internationally recognized architects and designers.
Solar installation begins operating at Commonwealth Recreation Centre
The installation can offset between 75 and 100 per cent of the facility's energy needs in ideal solar conditions on a day with average building consumption.
New public washrooms break ground in East Village
A brand-new permanent public washroom and pickleball court has broken ground in Calgary's East Village.
Henriquez Partners welcomes Toronto principal
Jennifer Mallard joins Henriquez Partners Architects as principal of the firm's new Toronto studio.
Designer chosen for Canada’s first proton therapy facility
Stantec is designing the Ben Stelter Proton Facility and Neuroscience Centre of Excellence in Edmonton, Canada’s first cancer care facility offering proton therapy.
