Industry News

Canadian Wood Council releases six updated EPDs

The Canadian Wood Council has released updates for six environmental product declarations (EPDs) for North American wood products.

BMO Convention Centre expansion design revealed

The Calgary Stampede and development partner CMLC have unveiled the design for the expansion of the BMO Convention Centre.

Vancouver doubles mass timber construction height

Vancouver has approved mass timber construction up to 12 storeys for residential and commercial uses, doubling the current height limit of six storeys. 

Scotia Plaza marks zero carbon building milestone

Scotia Plaza's 40 King St. West building in Toronto has become the largest certified zero carbon building in Canada at more than 1.5 million square feet.

IDC appoints Trevor Kruse as new CEO

The Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) has announced the appointment of Trevor Kruse as the organization’s new chief executive officer.

Proposed 87-storey Toronto tower would be Canada’s tallest

Dutch developers have appointed Herzog & de Meuron and Quadrangle to design a mixed-use Toronto tower that would reach 87 storeys high.

Canadian students win innovation competition

Alexandra Clément, interior design student at Cégep de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, is the first Canadian to win the first prize of the competition.

IDS Vancouver announces new 2020 event format

The Interior Design Show (IDS) is returning to Vancouver this fall in a new format and with the extended dates of October 1 to 8.

Vancouver fire hall earns zero carbon first

Vancouver Fire Hall No. 17 has become the first fire hall in Canada to earn the Zero Carbon Building design certification.

Green buildings can re-ignite Canada’s economy

CaGBC has released its recommendations on how the green building industry can contribute to Canada’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery.

Diamond Schmitt appoints two new principals

Diamond Schmitt Architects has appointed Sybil Wa and Nigel Tai as principals with the firm. The promotion recognizes their design excellence contributions.

Alberta architectural services declared essential

The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) has announced architectural services are considered an essential service along with licensed interior designers.

WELL Health-Safety Rating launches for facilities

IWBI has launched the WELL Health-Safety Rating for facility operations and management, focusing on operations, cleaning protocols and design strategies.

AFBC moves Architectural Awards to 2021

The Architectural Awards, a program which celebrates the best in architecture from the B.C. architecture community, is moving to a new two-year award cycle.

CSLA Awards of Excellence winners announced

The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) has announced the recipients of the Awards of Excellence with 13 projects receiving a national award.

CaGBC study highlights gaps in zero carbon training

A new CaGBC study looks at the zero carbon training and education needs of engineers, architects, and renewable energy specialists.

CUI starts “Bring Back Main Street” campaign to help businesses

The Canadian Urban Institute, along with a growing coalition of partners, has launched the Bring Back Main Street campaign to help small businesses.