Industry News
B6 office tower achieves WELL Core Platinum
The B6 Office Tower in Vancouver has achieved WELL Platinum, making it the largest Platinum-certified office building in Vancouver.
Canada ranks third globally for LEED projects
In 2025, Canada certified 288 LEED green building projects, almost 8.5 million gross square meters of space.
TD Centre achieves new WELL Certification first
The TD Centre has become the largest commercial complex in North America to achieve WELL Core Platinum certification.
Sidney Centre for Plant Health achieves LEED Gold
The Sidney Centre for Plant Health has achieved LEED Gold certification. The design by Architecture49 focuses on climate resilience.
Lara McKendrick named new OAA president
Lara McKendrick has joined the Ontario Association of Architects as its new president.
Peter Hemingway Aquatic Centre reopens with historic designation
The facility reopened this week after a five-year renovation.
Kelowna airport opening new departures lounge
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) announced the opening of its new departures lounge and security screening checkpoint.
Architects gain fluid cross-Atlantic prospects
Architects could move more fluidly between Canada and the European Union through a new agreement that will allow their professional qualifications to be recognized in either jurisdiction.
Karen Marler takes on role of principal emeritus
Karen Marler has transitioned from her role as HCMA partner to principal emeritus, marking the next stage of her remarkable 41-year career.
Christine Weber elected IDC president
Christine Weber, principal at Kasian Architecture, has been elected president of the board of the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC).
HCMA earns two recreation facilities design awards
Two new recreation facilities in Metro Vancouver have earned international design recognition, each winning a IOC IAKS Architecture Prize.
Joanne Perdue joins RAIC advisors
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) announced the addition of a distinguished professional, Joanne Perdue to RAPP.
S2 Architecture principal Linus Murphy retiring
After more than four decades and leaving a lasting imprint on S2 Architecture, principal Linus Murphy will retire at the end of 2025.
Renowned Toronto-born Frank Gehry dies at 96
Renowned Toronto-born architect Frank O. Gehry died on December 5, 2025, at his home in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 96.
Heidi Nesbitt named HCMA associate principal
HCMA announced that Heidi Nesbitt has taken on the role of associate principal at the firm. Her focus will be on housing and spaces.
RHF announces Barrier Buster Grants Program
The Rick Hansen Foundation, RBC and RBC Foundation are awarding forty accessibility grants.
Edmonton celebrates top urban design projects
The City of Edmonton celebrated 23 projects with its bi-annual Edmonton Urban Design Awards across nine categories.
