Industry News

World’s first Passive House hospital closer to certification

Klinikum Frankfurt Höchs, projected for completion in 2021, is on track to being the first Passive House hospital on the globe.

Three contractors shortlisted for Ottawa Library

Three contractors have been shortlisted to build the $192.9-million Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility.

Canadian landscape professionalism honoured

The 17th Annual National Awards of Landscape Excellence (NALE) recognizes the high level of professionalism in the industry.

IBI Group designs Vancouver Broadway subway

Toronto-based engineering firm IBI Group will serve as project architect for the expansion of Vancouver’s Broadway subway line.

IES opens lighting design resources to students

Students enrolled in a lighting design program at a participating post-secondary institution will get free access to the Illuminating Engineering Society’s archived research materials.

AWC and ICC release mass timber guidebook

The American Wood Council (AWC) and International Code Council have released a joint publication, Mass Timber Buildings and the IBC.

Derek Newby is new principal in DSA Vancouver

Diamond Schmitt Architects (DSA) welcomes Derek Newby as a principal in its growing Vancouver practice. He previously worked for the firm.

B+H Architects reveals design for Shenzhen hospital

B+H Architects has won an international competition to design the new Shenzhen Children’s Hospital and Science and Education Building, in joint venture with East China

New course guides design for zero-energy schools

Leading industry organizations have developed a new e-learning course on how to achieve cost-effective advanced levels of energy savings in schools.

Markham Centre Campus to begin ascent

Markham Centre Campus (MCC)—an outpost for York University—will be the first public university in York Region when it rises in 2023.

Mass timber office tower T3 Bayside begins to rise

Starting its ascent in the Bayside Toronto community last week, T3 Bayside will bring 251,000 square feet of mass timber office space to the eastern waterfront.

Calgary East Village project set to top off

The 9th Avenue SE Parkade and Platform Innovation Centre in Calgary’s East Village is set to be topped off with the final concrete pour.

CaGBC launches green recovery initiative

Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has launched a new green recovery initiative, calling for government investment that prioritizes green building.

Lemay unites Western locations under one name

Lemay + Toker, in Western Canada, is now known as Lemay, unifying the firm’s nation-wide brand. Calgary senior partners Eric and Dedre Toker are retiring.

DIRTT promotes pre-fabricated construction

DIRTT Environmental Solutions has launched Make Space for Possibilities. The advocacy campaign demonstrates the benefits of pre-fabricated construction.

Finalists announced for Canada’s best restroom

Cintas has announced its five finalists for the 2020 Canada's Best Restroom Award which recognizes outstanding facilities across the country.

BCRPA presents awards for recreation excellence

BC Recreation and Parks Association has presented two projects with Facility Excellence Awards. The annual awards recognize outstanding innovation.