Industry News
Ontario tower Passive House retrofit a world first
The Ken Soble Tower in Hamilton has become the world’s largest residential building retrofitted to the Passive House standard.
EA Sports office complex in Burnaby begins ascent
Two new office buildings for EA Sports in Burnaby, B.C. will accommodate more than 500 employees.
Heatherwick Studio unveils new Vancouver design
Heatherwick Studio has unveiled a new updated design for its 1700 Alberni towers residential project in Vancouver.
Architect Eberhard Zeidler has passed away
Architect Eberhard Zeidler has passed away at 95. Born in 1926, he designed such landmarks as Ontario Place and Canada Place.
Calgary Winter City Design winners revealed
The two winners of Calgary's Winter City Design Competition will receive funding to build and install their designs along Stephen Avenue.
Eaton Centre’s galleria roof to get $60-mil makeover
New materials and technologies will replace the existing glass yet retain the classic design aesthetic the roof is famous for.
Design team named for Edmonton’s Warehouse Park
The City of Edmonton has awarded the contract for the Warehouse Park project to a team of internationally recognized Canadian companies.
A first look at the Queensway Health Centre expansion
The Stantec-designed patient tower will define the northern edge of the Queensway campus, with the primary hospital building clearly visible from the north and northwest entrances.
Terminus mass timber building completed
The Terminus at District 56 commercial building in Langford, B.C. features the first buckling-restrained braces housed within a timber frame.
Cheam Leisure Centre achieves accessibility gold
Cheam Leisure Centre in Chilliwack has achieved a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold rating under the RHFAC program.
Heritage buildings evoke Canadian excellence
Three newly named members of the Order of Canada have been recognized for their exemplary contribution to the preservation and rejuvenation of heritage buildings.
HDR announces new design principal in Vancouver
Matthieu Grady has joined HDR as design principal in the Vancouver studio. He brings more than 21 years of experience to the role.
MacNeil appointed RAIC vice president of practice
Gregory MacNeil has been appointed RAIC vice president of practice. MacNeil will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team.
Vancouver earns PH certification for tallest building
City of Vancouver announced it has received certification for a new seven-storey Passive House project that is the tallest in the province.
UBC expedites net-zero target
A new climate action plan at the University of British Columbia aims to accelerate emissions reductions and achieve net-zero emissions by 2035—15 years ahead of
New project tackles accessibility of heritage buildings
Human Space is tackling the challenge of addressing accessibility of heritage buildings while preserving historical integrity.
DIALOG files patent for hybrid timber floor system
DIALOG has filed a patent for its Hybrid Timber Floor System. Once approved, the system could lead to mass timber structural solutions.





















