Alberta architect Vivian Manasc has been awarded the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canada Green Building Council.

Orange is the designated colour to show support and build awareness within commercial and institutional buildings as Canada prepares to mark its first official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Smart windows technology has been installed at the new headquarters for Fast + Epp, a leader in mass-timber structural engineering and design.

The University of Calgary’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) has announced the three prize winners CBDX: BORDERLANDS.

Mark Hentze has joined Dialog as sport and recreation design practice leader. He will collaborate with teams on recreation projects.

Lemay has announced 13 appointments, including three new senior partners and a new chief operating officer (COO).

The City of Calgary has officially opened Prairie Sky Cemetery, the city’s first new cemetery since Queen’s Park in 1940.

Three Canadian public art installations in Vancouver, Edmonton and Toronto have won 2021 CODAawards in their respective categories.

Tile manufacturer Crossville has released its annual Design Trends Look Book, showcasing four trends that are influencing interior design.

The City of North Vancouver’s transformation of The Shipyards has received international recognition for excellence on the waterfront.

Retail design tips for renovating stores to accommodate post-pandemic customer needs. Refreshing spaces will help retailers survive the new normal.

Henriquez Partners Architects has established a $2,000 scholarship at the University of British Columbia, in memory of Brock Douglas Cheadle.

Diamond Schmitt in joint venture with KWC Architects has won a 2021 International Architecture Award for its design of the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa, Ontario.

The International Interior Design Association announced a new ideation of the annual Leaders Breakfast: the 2021 Leaders Virtual.

Researchers at Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism have created a design handbook that envisions new ways to enjoy safe outdoor dining in Ottawa during and after pandemic restrictions.

Ontario’s Municipal Property Assessment Corporation reports a 53 per cent upsurge in the number of swimming pool permits issued in the province last year.

Four projects by design firm Stantec were recently honoured with five lighting awards from the Illuminating Engineering Society.