Industry News
New round of funding to improve accessibility
Qualifying recipients can receive up to $3 million to subsidize construction, renovation or retrofit projects that make way for more people with disabilities in community spaces and workplaces.
Buildings without barriers on 2024 agenda
Organizations with real estate portfolios are encouraged to obtain RHFAC ratings for their properties and become eligible for accolades through the 2024 Buildings Without Barriers Challenge.
CAGBC launches free low carbon training
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) is launching a free Low Carbon Training Program in partnership with industry associations.
Great Gulf unveils newest active house in Ontario
An active house that sets new standards for indoor comfort, energy efficiency and sustainable building practices was recently on display in Bradford, Ontario.
Haskayne Legacy Park opens in Calgary
Haskayne Legacy Park, Calgary’s first regional park in more than 10 years, celebrated its official opening.
Indigenous design guides Winnipeg’s largest infill development
Winnipeg's largest and most sustainable infill development started taking shape this week.
Remembering architect Raymond Moriyama
Renowned Canadian architect and Royal Architectural Institute (RAIC) Fellow, Raymond Moriyama passed away at 93.
New Vancouver Art Gallery breaks ground
The Vancouver Art Galley held a special Ground Awakening Ceremony to mark the start of construction for its new home in downtown Vancouver.
Downsview Framework Plan awarded Toronto Urban Design Award
Central to the plan is a vision for low-carbon, inclusive, equitable and sustainable mixed-use neighbourhoods that honour the site's aerospace legacy.
Nanaimo company earns top CEDIA Award
Intuitiv and Wenner have been recognized with the coveted CEDIA Award for Best Integrated Home - Ultra Luxury Project.
First zero carbon office tower opens in Vancouver
The Stack in Vancouver, a landmark project by Oxford Properties, is the first high-rise commercial tower in North America built to zero carbon standards.
First zero-carbon firehall in Canada opens
Vancouver’s Firehall 17 is Canada’s first ever zero-carbon facility of its kind and is now on track to achieve Passive House certification.
Canadians eager for climate-resilient homes
Nearly one-in-five Canadian households are prepared to undertake major renovations within the next 5 to 10 years to mitigate the impacts of severe weather events.
Diamond Schmitt named design award finalist
Two of Diamond Schmitt’s projects have been honoured as a finalist in Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation by Design Awards.
IDC reveals student competition winners
The winners of the Innovation in Design Thinking: IDC Student Competition have been announced.
UBC expanding Sauder School of Business
The Sauder School of Business at UBC is planning its largest campus building expansion in more than 10 years.
Construction underway for SFU art museum
Construction has begun on the Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus.





















