Industry News
Vivan Manasc wins Tom Sutherland Award
Vivian Manasc, founder and principal at Reimagine, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Tom Sutherland Award for Volunteer Achievement.
KPU’s design program earns re-accreditation
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU's) interior design program has been awarded a six-year reaccreditation.
Patkau Architects wins two major OAA awards
Vancouver-based Patkau Architects and Janet Rosenberg & Studio won two major 2026 OAA awards for Kìwekì Point in Ottawa.
40 recipients win RBC Barrier Buster Grants
The Rick Hansen Foundation, in collaboration with RBC and RBC Foundation, announced the recipients of the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program.
Toronto Rehab unveils dementia-friendly shower room
A newly redesigned shower room at the University Health Network’s Toronto Rehab University Centre is improving care for people living with dementia.
Construction starts on Calgary’s Olympic Plaza
Calgary’s Olympic Plaza Transformation project (OPT) marked a major milestone, with a groundbreaking ceremony.
B.C. celebrates low-carbon construction leadership
Six trailblazers were recognized for their pioneering work in reducing embodied carbon at the B.C. Embodied Carbon Awards.
Derek Newby inducted into RAIC College of Fellows
Derek Newby, Perkins&Will managing director of Vancouver and Calgary, has been inducted into the RAIC College of Fellows.
Merrick Architecture reflects on 40 years
Merrick Architecture is celebrating 40 years of serving communities across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
Winner selected for Banff Park design competition
Paul Raff Studio and Kengo Kuma & Associates have been selected as winners of the Banff international design competition.
CSLA celebrates 2026 awards winners
The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) announced the recipients of the 2026 Awards of Excellence
Dialog, HNTB selected for Edmonton Event Park
Dialog, in partnership with HNTB, has been selected as the lead design team for Downtown Edmonton’s new Event Park.
UK inspires renewal of Ukrainian university
State Tax University is drawing inspiration from renowned British universities as it rebuilds its main campus in Ukraine.
S2 Architecture principal David Symons retiring
After more than four decades of shaping spaces, S2 Architecture principal David Symons will retire in July 2026.
B+H Architects appoint senior director
B+H Architects announced the appointment of Janine Grossmann as senior director, business development, architecture + design.
UAA founding principal Shelley Craig retires
Urban Arts Architecture (UAA) has announced the retirement of founding principal Shelley Craig.
Concept plan approved for new Vancouver park
Vancouver has approved a concept plan for a new park at Burrard Slopes, which will be one hectare to serve two growing communities.





















