Industry News
Calgary launches 9 Block initiative
The City of Calgary and the University of Calgary have launched a new initiative to create safer and more vibrant streets.
Morphosis to design Lululemon headquarters
Architecture firm Morphosis will design a new corporate home for Lululemon, the healthy lifestyle-inspired athletic apparel retailer in Vancouver.
CaGBC launches ZCB Standard Version 2
ZCB Standard Version 2 is designed to accelerate adoption of zero carbon building practices, helping Canada to meet its climate targets.
Ontario recognizes wood design excellence
Six winning projects have received Ontario Wood Design Awards, showcasing excellence in wood architecture throughout the province.
Diamond Schmitt names directors and associates
Diamond Schmitt has expanded its design and management teams with the appointment of 14 associates and two new directors.
AMA designed Slate Block approved
A new six-storey residential building on the Cambie Street Corridor has been approved by the City of Vancouver. Slate Block features 68 strata condo units.
Perkins and Will expands Calgary studio
After 20 years of delivering research-driven, human-centered design solutions to clients in Alberta, Perkins and Will has expanded its Calgary studio.
Zero-carbon, mass timber college building revealed
Centennial College’s $105-million expansion to the Progress Campus A Block building will be first zero-carbon, mass timber higher-education building in Canada when it completes in 2023.
Condo is LEED Platinum first for Toronto
Aqualina at Bayside is the first high-rise condo in Toronto to earn LEED Platinum certification.
2020 National Urban Design winners selected
Twelve projects across Canada have been selected for the 2020 National Urban Design Awards. The awards will be presented in Edmonton this June.
Toronto condo to be tallest tower in Canada
Pinnacle International's new 95-storey condo will be the tallest in Canada. Designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects, the SkyTower will rise 313 metres.
11 Yorkville wins international award
The win for 11 Yorkville highlights Toronto’s excellence in high-rise design on the world stage, beating competitors from across North America.
WELL hits milestone for projects certified
IWBI announced that it has passed the 500-million-square-foot mark of buildings registered and certified under the WELL Building Standard.
TASCHEN library opens at Fairmont Pacific Rim
Located at Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, the new TASCHEN Library is one of only two retail locations in Canada dedicated to the art book publisher.
Calgary Central Library wins 2020 AIA Awards
The Calgary Central Library, designed by Snøhetta and Dialog, is a recipient of a 2020 Architecture Awards by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Alberta allowing 12 storey wood buildings
Alberta will now allow wood-building construction for up to 12 storeys - the first province in Canada to allow the practice provincewide.
Design for Ottawa Public Library LAC revealed
Diamond Schmitt Architects reveals the design for the new Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility.





