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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.
Ontario seeks input on accessibility standards

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.
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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.
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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.
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Haskayne Legacy Park opens in Calgary

Haskayne Legacy Park, Calgary’s first regional park in more than 10 years, celebrated its official opening.
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Indigenous design guides Winnipeg’s largest infill development

Winnipeg's largest and most sustainable infill development started taking shape this week.
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Remembering architect Raymond Moriyama

Renowned Canadian architect and Royal Architectural Institute (RAIC) Fellow, Raymond Moriyama passed away at 93.
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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.
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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.
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Nanaimo company earns top CEDIA Award

Intuitiv and Wenner have been recognized with the coveted CEDIA Award for Best Integrated Home - Ultra Luxury Project.
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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IDC reveals student competition winners

The winners of the Innovation in Design Thinking: IDC Student Competition have been announced.
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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.
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Construction underway for SFU art museum

Construction has begun on the Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus.