Industry News
HCMA Architecture announces new associates
HCMA Architecture + Design announces five new associates: Federica Piccone, Corey Grobe, Jessika MacDonald, Vanessa Konn, and Rob Wilson.
SAPL launches second design ideas competition
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) at the University of Calgary has launched its second design ideas competition.
New mixed-use project blends into Cambie Village
GBL Architects recently completed Heather & Seventeenth, a mixed-use development located in Vancouver's Cambie Village neighbourhood.
Llanos nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction
Diamond Schmitt principal Ana Maria Llanos is nominated for a Women of Distinction Award from the YWCA Metro Vancouver.
Design team selected for Laboratories Canada
Laboratories Canada has selected a joint venture team, known as Canada FIRST, to design scientific infrastructure as part of the Ontario Regional Projects bundle.
Vancouver mass timber schools receive funding
The Vancouver School Board has received $1.4 million for two pilot mass timber schools from the Green Construction through Wood Program.
Minto’s latest condo a geoexchange first
Minto Communities GTA will debut its first multi-residential geoexchange energy system with the launch of North Oak condo.
Arts Umbrella opens new education facility in April
Arts Umbrella is opening its brand-new arts education facility this April on Granville Island in Vancouver.
New U.K. High Commission aims to be greenest
The new British High Commission in Ottawa, designed by HOK, is a high-performance building that will seek LEED Gold certification.
M City expands with ultra tech-savvy plans
The latest residential addition to Mississauga's M City is expected to raise the bar for smart living in Canada.
RAIC releases new Canadian Handbook of Practice
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has released a new edition of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects.
AIBC: Professional Governance Act update
The Professional Governance Act is now in full effect. AIBC will be governed by the new act in early 2022 which introduces new requirements.
The new Triangle Green plaza opens in Victoria
The new Triangle Green plaza near the Johnson Street Bridge in Victoria is open, featuring new trees, landscaping and pedestrian access.
First mobile government office opens in Langford
The first fully mobile shared office for B.C. government employees has opened in Langford, offering alternative workplace options.
Six women shaping Canada’s residential spaces
Women developers, architects and interior designers are helping to manifest just a few of the country’s most dynamic condos and communities.
Entry call for EIFS 2021 Architectural Design Awards
EIFS Council of Canada has opened its 2021 Architectural Design Awards, which honour innovative projects using EIFS.
Dialog design announces new Toronto partners
Engineer Charles Marshall is the newest partner at Dialog, along with architect Stuart Elgie who joins the firm n Toronto.





















