Industry News

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.

M Moser Associates expands into Vancouver

Global design firm M Moser Associates is expanding its presence into Vancouver with a new office and new associate director Lisa Mackenzie.

Poliform opens Vancouver flagship showroom

Italian contemporary furniture brand Poliform has opened its Vancouver flagship store, offering greater access and resources to designers and architects.

Regina stadium certified accessibility gold

The Mosaic Stadium in Regina has achieved ‘Accessibility Certified Gold’ under the RHFAC program. It is the first stadium in Canada to receive the rating.

2020 National Urban Design Awards now open

Submissions are open for the 2020 National Urban Design Awards (NUDA), a program recognizing excellence in city building design and other architectural projects across Canada.

Royal Ontario Museum opens new terrace and plaza

The Helga and Mike Schmidt Performance Terrace and the Reed Family Plaza mark the final phase of the ROM’s Welcome Project.

Number TEN returns to renovated Winnipeg office

Number TEN’s Winnipeg office in the Exchange District underwent a six month renovation, blending modern workplace design with historic features.