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Stantec

Stantec to design billion-dollar battery factory in B.C.

Stantec has been selected to provide design services for a $1-billion lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility in British Columbia.
ZGF

Indigenous STEM Education fund application open

Applications are open for the third annual ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ education fund award.
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B.C. issues RFP for standardized housing design

The B.C. government is working to create new standardized designs to streamline the housing development process.
Ali Hoss honoured for sustainability leadership

Built Green Canada launches Maverick Awards

Built Green Canada has launched its inaugural Maverick Awards to recognize trailblazers in sustainability.
Marpole

Work to begin on Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre renewal

The new facility will be the first city-owned community centre built to achieve Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Gold.
IDC interior designers

IDC awards top Canadian interior designers

The Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) celebrated 11 projects at this year's Value of Design Awards (VODA).
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UCalgary launches new Bachelor of Design

The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) at the University of Calgary has launched a new Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (BDCI) degree.
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Canadian facilities earn top architecture prize

Six Canadian sports and leisure facility projects were honoured with a 2023 IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prize in Cologne, Germany.
Glenbow Museum

Maya Lin to design Glenbow rooftop terrace

Internationally recognized artist Maya Lin as been chosen to design the rooftop terrace at Glenbow Museum.
MASI winners design

MASI Design Awards winners revealed

The Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan Interior (MASI) Design Awards were held on Oct. 12, 2023. Ten projects earned Gold Awards.
Diwan

Diwan pavilion earns international awards

The Diwan at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden, a year-round pavilion and event space, has won two international awards for its design.
rick hansen

New round of funding to improve accessibility

Qualifying recipients can receive up to $3 million to subsidize construction, renovation or retrofit projects that make way for more people with disabilities in community spaces and workplaces.
Buildings without barriers on 2024 agenda

Buildings without barriers on 2024 agenda

Organizations with real estate portfolios are encouraged to obtain RHFAC ratings for their properties and become eligible for accolades through the 2024 Buildings Without Barriers Challenge.
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CAGBC launches free low carbon training

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) is launching a free Low Carbon Training Program in partnership with industry associations.
Great Gulf

Great Gulf unveils newest active house in Ontario

An active house that sets new standards for indoor comfort, energy efficiency and sustainable building practices was recently on display in Bradford, Ontario.
haskayne

Haskayne Legacy Park opens in Calgary

Haskayne Legacy Park, Calgary’s first regional park in more than 10 years, celebrated its official opening.
Indigenous

Indigenous design guides Winnipeg’s largest infill development

Winnipeg's largest and most sustainable infill development started taking shape this week.