Industry News

neurodiverse workplaces

Survey takes deep dive into neurodiverse workplaces

A global survey has identified crucial sensory issues in office environments among neurodiverse employees in Canada, the U.S. and UK.
multifamily

New design guide for zero energy multifamily buildings

A new advanced energy design guide is now available to help contractors and designers develop a viable plan for attaining zero energy multifamily buildings.
community centre

Design revealed for Ontario’s first net-zero community centre 

The 95,000-square-foot facility will achieve net zero status through energy efficient design and renewable energy systems.
CAGBC brand

CAGBC brand undergoes new look

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) brand has gone through a major refresh as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.
MODA

MODA wins RAIC emerging practice award

Modern Office of Design + Architecture, a Calgary-based firm, is the recipient of the RAIC Emerging Architectural Practice Award for 2022.
OAA awards

OAA reveals Design Excellence Award winners

The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has announced the winners of its 2022 Design Excellence Awards, as well as the recipients of this year’s OAA
LGBTQ2+ design

Winnipeg design team wins LGBTQ2+competition

A bold and dynamic design has been chosen for the LGBTQ2+ National Monument to be built in downtown Ottawa. 
materials

Reusing building materials featured at Buildex

Reusing building materials was a central theme at Buildex Vancouver 2022 where Unbuilders and MGA created ReGrow.
Gehry

New renderings of tallest Gehry-designed building

New renderings of two residential towers in Toronto, designed by Frank Gehry, offer a glimpse at what will be the architect’s tallest project in the world.
retrofit

B.C. teams to undertake innovative retrofit projects

B.C. design teams have been selected to develop retrofit designs for six low- to mid-rise social housing buildings in different cities.
LEED CAGBC

CAGBC takes over LEED green certification

LEED certification and professional credentialling in Canada has been consolidated under the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC).
Mississauga Hospital

New Mississauga Hospital will become Canada’s largest

A full replacement of the new Mississauga Hospital from Trillium Health Partners will become the largest hospital in Canada.
workplace

Pop-up workplace explores solutions for hybrid future 

A future workplace prototype in Toronto was designed to help organizations understand employees' changing needs and attract them back to the office.
national

13 projects earn National Urban Design Awards

Thirteen projects across Canada have been selected for the 2022 National Urban Design Awards, ranging from public spaces and more.  
Tom Patterson Theatre

Tom Patterson Theatre wins Civic Trust Award

The Tom Patterson Theatre at the Stratford Festival is the only project from Canada to be recognized in this international awards program.
tallest

Tallest rental tower in Western Canada unveiled

The tallest all-rental tower in Western Canada has been unveiled by Grosvenor at Brentwood Town Centre.
WSP

EIFS Council opens 2022 architectural awards

The EIFS Council of Canada has opened its 2022 Architectural Design Awards Program for submissions.