Industry News
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.
Patio design challenge for Canadian students
LIV Design Studio announced its Student Design Challenge with cash prizes totaling $15,000 for Canadian interior design students.
Vancouver funds major capital projects
Vancouver City Council has approved $25 million in funding for several major capital projects.
Stantec designing VCC Clean Energy Centre
Stantec has been selected to design Vancouver Community College's Centre for Clean Energy and Automotive Innovation
IDS Vancouver 2023 returns in September
The Interior Design Show Vancouver (IDS Vancouver) will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre West on September 21-24.
B.C. funds more mass timber projects
The Government of British Columbia is providing more than $4 million for 12 new mass-timber demonstration and research projects.
MGA announces two promotions
Vancouver architecture firm MGA has announced two new promotions: Jesse Martyn and Graham Tkachuk.
Vancouver mass timber office receives funding
2150 Keith Drive, an innovative hybrid mass timber commercial office building, has received federal funding.
Construction begins on FRAME in Vancouver
Spanning over the East and West towers, FRAME includes homes ranging from 515 to 1,127 square feet to meet the spatial needs of a variety of new families.
HCMA appoints new associate principals
HCMA has appointed Aiden Callison, Ali Kenyon, and Darin Harding to the new roles of associate principal.
Diamond Schmitt expands associate team
Diamond Schmitt has expanded its leadership team with new associates and senior associate promotions.
Minoru Lakes Park renewal complete
The Minoru Lakes Park in Richmond’s city centre has officially reopened, following a major renewal.
Canadian projects win CTBUH awards
Three Canadian projects were honoured by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).




















