Industry News
Sq’éwqel Community School wins Prix du XXe siècle
The Sq’éwqel Community School has been named a 2026 winner of the Prix du XXe siècle by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).
Architecture49 names Pauline Thimm as principal
Architecture49 announced Pauline Thimm as the new managing principal for the Prairie region. She brings more than 25 years of experience to the role.
IDC opens applications for VODA competition
The Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) has opened applications for the Value of Design Award ( VODA) and student competitions.
Surrey unveils eCheck tool for residential approvals
The City of Surrey has launched an innovative digital compliance tool designed to streamline the residential plan review process.
OAA design awards finalists revealed
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has announced the 20 finalists for its 2026 Design Excellence Awards.
Cowichan hospital wins health design award
The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project is the Gold Level winner of the 2026 Touchstone Award from the Center for Health Design.
CAGBC: cost of retrofits and GHG reduction
Deep energy retrofits could reduce commercial building's greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent by 2030, according to CAGBC.
Applications open for Dialog scholarship
Applications for Dialog's 2026 Architectural Scholarship in Honour of Michael Evamy is open with up to $8,000 to be awarded.
B.C. Indigenous tall timber building completes
GBL Architects celebrates the completion of Canada's first mixed-use tall timber Passive House building for the B.C. Indigenous community.
Ana Maria Llanos appointed to urban design panel
Diamond Schmitt principal Ana Maria Llanos has been appointed to serve as a member of the Vancouver Urban Design Panel for a two-year term.
RAIC recognizes exceptional firms
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has announced the recipients of its 2026 annual awards, honouring excellence.
New leaders at Acton Ostry Architects
Acton Ostry Architects (AOA) has announced an expanded leadership team, promoting five new members to new roles.
B.C. business leaders slam PST expansion
Key business leaders across B.C., including those in engineering, are calling on the government to scrap the PST expansion.
Inclusion plan renewed for Vancouver’s 2STGD+ community
Vancouver City Council approved the renewed 2STGD+ Safety and Inclusion Action Plan and framework that advances equity, safety and wellbeing for Two-Spirit, transgender and gender
B.C. interior designers recognized for excellence
The Shine Awards of Excellence 2026 were held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, celebrating the best professional interior designers.
Newby joins Perkins & Will’s board of directors
Vancouver managing director Derek Newby has joined Perkins & Will's board of directors after more than a decade with the firm.
Federal workplace in Quebec honours Atikamekw culture
A newly completed building in Quebec has started welcoming 2000 occupants across three federal organizations.
