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Less paperwork for dual LEED and WELL applicants

Less paperwork for dual LEED and WELL applicants

The Green Business Certification Inc. and International Well Building Institute are streamlining the process for applicants pursuing LEED and WELL certification for the same building.
Port Moody

Major Port Moody development unveiled

The first master-planned residential community in almost two decades is approved and moving ahead in Port Moody.
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Architecture grant supports Indigenous students

A new $120,000 grant aimed at encouraging Indigenous students’ participation in the architectural field was announced by the University of Calgary.
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CWC celebrates wood design award winners

The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) has announced the winning projects of the 39th annual Wood Design & Building Awards program
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Calgary expands office conversion program

The City of Calgary is expanding its Downtown Calgary Development Incentive program.
dunsmuir

402 Dunsmuir wins gold urban design award

B+H Architects has won a Gold Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2023.
climate

Quest to curb climate crisis more urgent than ever

The newest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, released on March 20, warns that maintaining the global average temperature threshold of 1.5 C is becoming even more challenging.
CCA

Leaders Breakfast to honour Carol Jones

The IIDA and the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) will be hosting the Leaders Breakfast on April 13 in Vancouver.
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RAIC welcomes new Fellows

Seven architects in Vancouver have been inducted as Fellows into the RAIC College.
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Top 10 ceramic tile trends

Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, reveals the top 10 ceramic tile trends.
Queen's Park

Restoration plans unfold for Queen’s Park legislature

A major renovation of Ontario’s 130-year-old legislative building at Queen’s Park is moving forward as the province proposed a new ministry that would oversee the restoration project.
Polygon gallery

Polygon Gallery shortlisted for Americas Prize

The Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver is one of six finalists for the 2023 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP).
green

Canada is third in world for LEED buildings

Canada ranks third in the world for LEED certified buildings on USGBC's annual list.
PST

AIBC transitions to new governance act

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia is officially under the authority of the Professional Governance Act.
marina

Makeover for one of Canada’s oldest marinas 

The National Yacht Club in downtown Toronto has chosen French company Poralu Marine to renovate its marina.
manufacturing

Stantec to design historic solar manufacturing facility

As the largest solar investment in U.S. history, the $2.5 billion venture will quadruple Qcells' total solar panel production capacity by 2024.
Deloitte tower

Stacked cube tower welcomes Deloitte

Deloitte Summit. the new B.C. headquarters of Deloitte Canada, has opened in downtown Vancouver.