Industry News

Frank Gehry

New designs for Frank Gehry’s 73-storey Forma

New renderings were revealed for Frank Gehry’s first residential tower in Canada and what will become his tallest building in the world.
green

Program launched for circular built environments

WorldGBC is launching Circularity Accelerator — a global program to accelerate the adoption of circular economy.
landscape

Landscape architecture honoured with CSLA awards

CSLA has announced the recipients of the  2022 Awards of Excellence. This year, 15 landscape projects received a national award.
Zeidler

Zeidler Architecture wins Block 2 design competition

Zeidler Architecture, in association with David Chipperfield Architects, was selected as the winning team for the redevelopment of Block 2.
building

Vancouver takes further steps for zero emissions

City of Vancouver has taken new steps to advance zero-emissions buildings as part of its Climate Emergency Action Plan.
installation

Lobby installation illuminates Kitchener’s shift to digital economy

An art installation bedazzles the lobby atrium of a new office building in Kitchener-Waterloo’s growing tech community, near the offices of Yahoo and Google.
business

AIBC dispels myths about PGA transition

As work continues on the transition to the Professional Governance Act (PGA) in B.C., AIBC is addressing several myths.
belleville

Historic investment to build new Royal BC Museum

The B.C. government is investing $789 million for a new state-of-the-art and seismically safe Royal BC Museum (RBCM) in Victoria.
extreme heat

Climate advocates warn of extreme heat fallout

Property owners, managers, and communities all have a role to play when it comes to the irreversible reality of extreme-heat events.
downtown park

Unique park in downtown Vancouver opens

A brand new park has opened in Vancouver's downtown core - the first one in 10 years - at Smithe and Richards streets in Yaletown.
passive house

World’s tallest passive house planned for Vancouver

A 60-storey residential development is planned for downtown Vancouver. It will be the world's tallest passive house building.
collyer

ZAS Architects + Interiors promotes Leigh Collyer

The Vancouver studio of ZAS Architects has promoted Leigh Collyer to principal. She has nearly 20 years of design experience.
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.