Industry News
LACF landscape charter scholarship announced
The Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation (LACF) has launched a new scholarship for Masters students of landscape architecture.
HCMA Architecture names Di Pasquale as associate
HCMA Architecture expands leadership team with Steve Di Pasquale named as associate and Lynn Curtis joining as director for human resources.
ASHRAE LowDown Showdown models resilience
Designs for a hypothetical new 90,000-square-foot City Hall in San Diego, California, were evaluated for energy performance, innovation and the collaborative effectiveness of team members.
Zaha Hadid’s massive airport opens in Beijing
Designed by Zaha Hadid Architect, the Beijing Daxing International Airport in China is now open. It is the world’s largest single-built terminal.
Housing theme for World Architecture Day
On World Architecture Day, the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is calling on architects to lead in the fight against climate change
AIBC recognizes exceptional contributions
Vancouver architects Nicholas Bevanda and Terence Williams will be awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards at AIBC’s 2019 Recognition Ceremony.
Fire extinguishers too often a workplace enigma
Employees should be familiar with the location and use of fire extinguishers. Equally important, they should know when to abandon extinguishing efforts.
Landscape architecture prize named after Oberlander
Canadian landscape architect Cornelia Hahn Oberlander has been chosen as the namesake of a new US$100K new international prize.
IDC celebrates VODA winners
The Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) presented the Value of Design Awards (VODA) at its second annual Design Symposium in Vancouver, B.C.
Ferris Elementary wins Greenest School in Canada competition
As part of World Green Building Week, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and the Canada Coalition for Green Schools recognize Canadian schools that promote sustainability and offer programs that encourage awareness of environmental issues.
IDIBC shines spotlight on innovative designs
The Interior Designers Institute of B.C. (IDIBC) held its 36th annual Awards of Excellence event on Sept 27 in downtown Vancouver.
Report: The state of mass-timber design
Mass-timber construction is gaining traction across Canada thanks to new product technologies, advanced techniques, and changes within the 2020 National Building Code of Canada (NBCC).
B.C. communities adopt mass timber technology
Thirteen B.C. communities are adopting innovative mass timber technology for taller wood buildings and will provide feedback for the next major code change.
Lifetime Achievement for three women architects
For the first time in the history of the Green Building Festival, all three 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award winners are leading female architects.
Canadian architects commit to combat climate crisis
RAIC's Committee on Regenerative Environments is calling on Canadian architectural and design firms to commit to combating the climate crisis.
New York has the world’s tallest residential building
Located on West 57th Street, Central Park Tower in New York has topped out at 1,550 feet, making it the tallest residential building in the world.
Upper Skeena Recreation Centre officially opens
The Upper Skeena Recreation Centre in Hazelton, B.C. officially opened on September 14, 2019. The centre is also known as the Heart of the Hazeltons.





