Industry News
SoLo house earns Passive House certification
Designed by Perkins+Will, SoLo is an all-wood house in a remote area of B.C.’s Coast Mountains that has earned Passive House certification.
BMO Centre enters next construction phase
The BMO Convention Centre expansion project in Calgary has completed construction of the new 100,000 square foot Exhibition Hall F.
SFU building achieves LEED gold certification
Designed by Revery Architecture, Simon Fraser University's (SFU) School of Sustainable Energy Engineering has earned LEED Gold certification.
NRC’s new advanced materials research facility opens in Mississauga
The National Research Council's new advanced materials research facility, now open in Mississauga, will serve as a national clean energy hub.
Quadrangle changes name to BDP Quadrangle
Toronto architecture firm Quadrangle has changed its name and is now operating as BDP Quadrangle. In 2019, Quadrangle joined UK BDP.
New Vancouver laneway project features Salish art
The newest laneway project, snékwem lane, has officially launched and is ready for the public to enjoy in downtown Vancouver.
Teeple Architects announces five new principals
Teeple Architects announces five new principals: Richard Lai, Myles Craig, Tomer Diamant, Avery Guthrie and Wes Wilson.
Metro Vancouver adds park lands in Pitt Meadows
Metro Vancouver has expanded its network of regional parks with the addition of the Codd Wetland Ecological Conservancy Area in Pitt Meadows.
CaGBC reports on green building market impacts
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) released a new report that shows the potential of a green recovery that prioritizes green building.
AIBC reveals 2020 Recognition Program recipients
AIBC has announced the recipients of its 2020 Recognition Program. Architect Nick Milkovich received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Seismic rebuild planned for Museum of Anthropology
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC has begun preparations for a rebuild of its iconic Great Hall that will upgrade the resiliency of the space and protect its collection in the event of a major earthquake.
Wood Solutions Conference showcases innovation
The latest innovations and solutions for wood design and building will be presented at the national 2020 Virtual Wood Solutions Conference.
Vancity Centre achieves LEED Gold certification
Vancity Centre in Vancouver has been awarded LEED Gold certification (Existing Building) by the Canada Green Building Council
Design guidelines for winterizing outdoor seating
Outdoor spaces have played a large role in sustaining the economy during the pandemic. The ICC has published new guidelines for winter.
Alberta issues RFP for five P3 high schools
The Alberta government has shortlisted three qualified groups to deliver five new high schools through a public-private partnership (P3).
UBC SALA relaunches Margolese design prize
UBC's School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture has announced the relaunch of its Margolese National Design for Living Prize.
MASI Design Awards celebrate interior design
The Interior Designers of Alberta hosted the Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan Interior (MASI) Design Awards virtually on Oct 22, 2020.





