Industry News
IDA offers COVID-19 design innovation grant
IDA and ePDA are introducing a special COVID-19 Design Innovation Grant in support of global efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Stantec designs Alberta’s first COVID-19 treatment centre
Stantec has been selected to design Alberta’s first temporary COVID-19 treatment Centre at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary.
Foster + Partners shares prototype visor design
To aid the fight against Covid-19, Foster + Partners has designed a general-purpose prototype face visor, suitable for cleaning and reuse.
RAIC names 2020 Fellows from across Canada
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) announced the 31 individuals named to the RAIC College of Fellows for 2020.
HDR selected to design mass timber hotel
PB Hotels and Resorts has selected HDR to design a new 82-suite, 12-storey mass timber Ramada Hotel in Kelowna. Construction start is anticipated in 2021.
CannonDesign creates COVID 19 testing booth
CannonDesign architect Albert Rhee has created a modular walk-in COVID 19 testing booth that is slated for public use. Rhee is a healthcare architect.
AIBC keeps architects informed during COVID-19
AIBC has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, and set up a new webpage to provide updates and information to members.
IWBI creates respiratory health task force
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has formed a task force on reducing the enormous health burden from COVID-19 and other respiratory infections.
IDC CEO Tony Brenders stepping down
The Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) board of management has announced the resignation of CEO, Tony Brenders, effective May 31, 2020.
Senate of Canada Building wins Civic Trust Award
Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects have received the highest recognition from the Civic Trust Award for the Senate of Canada Building.
Prairie Wood Design Awards winners honoured
Leading architects, engineers and project teams were honoured at the 13th annual Prairie Wood Design Awards Celebration. Eight projects were recognized.
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.





