Industry News
CMLC launches washroom design competition
Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) has announced a design competition for new, permanent public washrooms in East Village.
UBC’s Passive House residential building opens
One of Canada’s largest residential buildings targeting Passive House certification has opened at the UBC campus.
First campus housing coming for Douglas College
A new campus housing project at Douglas College in New Westminster will provide students a place to live where they learn.
Calgary calls for 8 Street SW design proposals
City of Calgary is seeking proposals until September from design firms to reimagine 8 Street SW, between 17 Avenue SW and the Bow River.
IDS Vancouver returns this September
Interior Design Show Vancouver (IDS Vancouver) will return this September from the 22 to 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Presented by Miele, IDS
Dialog reveals Michael Evamy scholarship winner
Julia Johnston is the winner of Dialog's 2022 Michael Evamy Scholarship. She is a student at the Dalhousie University School of Architecture.
Surrey opens Newton Park artificial turf field
Surrey has opened a new artificial turf field and rubberized walking loop at Newton Athletic Park, a 22-hectare recreation destination.
HCMA appoints new creative director Jer Crowle
Interdisciplinary design firm HCMA has announced the appointment of Jer Crowle as creative director of the communication design team.
Hybrid Timber Floor Project receives funding
The Hybrid Timber Floor System (HTFS) Project led by EllisDon and Dialog has received more than $550,000 in combined funding.
Vancouver approves historic land-use strategy
After almost three years of extensive public engagement, Vancouver City Council approved the first city-wide land-use strategy to make way for a more affordable and sustainable city.
Glass standards to reflect climate priorities
The update will allow the obsolete Canadian standard for the structural design and production of glass for buildings to be brought back into active use.
BMO Centre expansion taking shape in Calgary
The BMO Centre expansion, on schedule for its opening in June 2024, has begun to take its dramatic shape in Calgary.
Toronto’s Wallace Emerson Community and Child Care Centre breaks ground
The Wallace Emerson Community and Child Care Centre broke ground this week at the site of the future 20-acre Galleria on the Park community.
Diamond Schmitt wins library design award
Diamond Schmitt was named Best of Competition winner of the 2022 ALA/IIDA Library Design Awards for the North York Central Library.
Grosvenor acquires Oakridge Transit Centre
Grosvenor has acquired the Oakridge Transit Centre (OTC), one of the largest undeveloped sites in Vancouver.
CAGBC updates zero carbon design standard
The Canada Green Building Council is aiming to simplify the criteria for complying with its zero carbon design standard, while also pushing forward with more rigorous performance goals.
Coast Mountain College boosts Indigenous student housing
The three-storey building at Coast Mountain College replaced 40-year-old-student housing that was no longer fit for purpose.





















