Industry News

Canada invests $4.1M in The Arbour

The $134-million project is the first project funded through the Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) program.

RAIC International Prize shortlist revealed

Three projects have been shortlisted for the 2019 RAIC International Prize for socially transformative architecture including one by a Canadian firm.

RFQ issued for Vancouver’s St. Paul’s Hospital

The new St. Paul’s Hospital is one step closer to starting construction, with the issuing of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

Rick Hansen Foundation launches “Everyone Everywhere” campaign, expands facility certification

Everyone Everywhere campaign to improve accessibility for Canadians of all abilities whenever they work, live, and play.

Project team selected for BMO Centre expansion

Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and Calgary Stampede has selected three architectural firms to lead the expansion of the BMO Centre.

Call for 2019 Architectural Awards submissions

The call for submissions for the 2019 Architectural Awards Program is now open. The Architecture Foundation of B.C. will be hosting the awards program.

RAIC names 2019 Awards of Excellence winners

Eight projects and individuals are receiving 2019 RAIC Awards of Excellence. The awards will be presented at the RAIC Festival of Architecture in Toronto.

Capilano University reveals new satellite campus

Capilano University has announced plans to open a new satellite campus in the North Vancouver community of Lower Lonsdale this September.

AIBC and AFBC sign Memorandum of Agreement

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) and the Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement.

New accessible playground will be Surrey’s largest

A universally accessible playground in Unwin Park in the City of Surrey is set to start construction this summer. It will be the largest in the city.

Oberlander named Distinguished Member

Cornelia Hahn Oberlander has become the first Canadian to be named as a Distinguished Member of the International Honor Society of Landscape Architecture.

SFU opens new sustainable energy building

The $126 million Simon Fraser University (SFU) Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering Program (SE3P) building was officially opened this April.

Cascadia launches fiberglass framed window wall

Cascadia Windows & Doors has launched the world’s first fiberglass-framed window wall system called the Universal Series Window Wall.

Diamond Schmitt wins SCUP Excellence award

Diamond Schmitt Architects wins a SCUP Excellence in Architecture Award for Lazaridis Hall at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont.

U.S. tile manufacturers bemoan Chinese imports

A modest increase in U.S. ceramic tile exports last year, largely going to Canada, did little to make up for the loss of market share at home.

B.C. commits to using wood in major projects

Two major B.C. projects will be required to use engineered wood as the provincial government moves to help revive the forest industry.

Davpart unveils plans to transform historic Toronto landmark

The former Maclean Publishing Company/Maclean-Hunter Building is believed to be North America's tallest architectural heritage retention development.