Industry News
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.
Vancouver Granville Bridge final design revealed
The City of Vancouver has released the proposed final design for the Granville Bridge Connector with staff recommending the “West Side Plus” design.
Design competition opens for new Halifax art gallery
Architectural teams from around the world are invited to participate in a design competition for a brand new art gallery on Halifax’s waterfront.
IALD lighting guidelines help designers meet WELL
IALD and IWBI have launched guidelines for lighting manufacturers to help lighting designers more easily determine if their designs meet the WELL standard.
Revitalized Biosciences Complex opens at UBC
Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects with HDR Inc, the second phase of the Undergraduate Biosciences Complex at UBC has opened.
Prize to celebrate elegant energy efficiency
Any building that has attained Passive House, Low Energy or EnerPHit for existing building retrofit certification is eligible for the international architecture competition.
Will Craig promoted to principal at Kasian
Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. has announced the promotion of Will Craig to principal in the firm’s Calgary office.





