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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.
Triangle Green

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.
mobile office

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.
CCA

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.
Alberta centre

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.
symons

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.
water street

Kelowna approves tallest tower on Water Street

Kelowna city council has approved Water Street by the Park, a three-tower development that includes 650 homes and retail and restaurant space.
flooring trends

Top 10 distinctive flooring trends for 2021

Flooring America/Flooring Canada identify its 2021 Style Watch, a “floorcast” of this year’s top 10 most distinctive flooring trends.
Passive House philosophy

Quest to capture Passive House philosophy

The winning effort will be incorporated into a planned year of active messaging on the theme that energy efficiency is the foremost step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
carbon neutrality

Stantec commits to carbon neutrality and net zero

Stantec pledges to carbon neutrality by 2022 as a first step in achieving net-zero operations by 2030 across its entire global footprint.
esports

Plans for $500M esports and entertainment complex in Toronto

OverActive Media and design firm Populous are building the first new sports or entertainment venue in Toronto since BMO Field in 2007. Plans also include a hotel complex.
CBDX SAPL

SAPL announces winners of CBDX competition

The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) at the University of Calgary reveal winners of CBDX: CITIES FOR ALL competition.
workplace

Turning the workplace into a calming retreat

For workers seeking relief from media over-saturation and cramped living environments, the workplace can function as a retreat from the overstimulation of daily life.
Volvo

Design finalists named in Volvo garage challenge

Volvo Cars Canada and the Interior Design Show Toronto have revealed the shortlist finalists for the New Garage sustainable design challenge.
Canary House

Canary House condo planned for 1850s heritage site

A mix of residential and commercial space will take shape in a 19th-century heritage building designed by former Toronto mayor Joseph Sheard.
NKBA awards

NKBA reveals 2021 Design Award winners

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) announced its 2021 Design + Industry Award winners, recognizing excellence in design.
sussex

Susan Speigel is named new OAA president

Susan Speigel is the new president of the Ontario Association of Architects, the regulatory body for the province’s architecture profession.