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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.
Vancouver architect Peter Cardew passes away
Vancouver architect Peter Cardew, who passed away on October 26, will be remembered for his indelible impact on the city.
Wavefront Centre scores highest accessibility rating
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility has achieved the highest national accessibility rating to date under the RHFAC program.
RAIC welcomes Paul Mitchell as director of practice
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) welcomes Paul Mitchell to the RAIC operational team as the incoming director of practice.
SAPL competition calls for equitable, inclusive cities
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) has launched a design competition for equitable, inclusive cities.
The Wedge tower starts construction in Victoria
The Wedge, a sustainable new residential tower, in Victoria, B.C. has started construction and is anticipated to complete early 2023.
AAA offers Experienced Interior Designer Pathway
The Alberta Association of Architects has created the Experienced Interior Designer Pathway (EIDP), a temporary pathway to close in 2024.
