Industry News
B.C. unveils CleanBC Government Buildings Program
B.C. government buildings will become smarter and more energy efficient with the province's new CleanBC Government Buildings Program.
Order of Canada honourees grace buildings sector
Donald Schmitt, Principal with Diamond Schmitt Architects, and Raymond Cole, Professor Emeritus at University of British Columbia's School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, are among 83 new appointments announced prior to Canada Day.
Calgary opens new Dale Hodges Park
Located west of Market Mall along the Bow River in Calgary, Dale Hodges Park, formerly the site of Klippert gravel pit, opened to the public on June 26.
Dialog welcomes four new principals
Dialog has named four new principals at three of its studios: Magda Warshawski, Brady Dunlop, Chris Lenzin, and Steven Oosterhof.
King Living opens first showroom in Vancouver
Australian furniture retailer, King Living, is making its first entry into North America with the opening of their Canadian showroom in Vancouver.
Telus Sky wins Award of Excellence in concrete
The iconic Telus Sky project in Calgary was awarded an ACI Building Award of Excellence in Concrete by the Alberta Chapter.
Edmonton reveals Infill Design winners
The City of Edmonton has revealed the winners of the 2019 Missing Middle Infill Design competition. The Goodweather earned first place.
Suppliers thank A&D community with Spring Fling
Long-time suppliers to the industry gave back to the architectural and design community in Winnipeg on June 6th with a “Spring Fling."
RAIC announces 2019 award winners
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has announced the 2019 recipients of three awards including Young Architect.
IESBC celebrates 2019 Vision Award winners
The Illuminating Engineering Society of British Columbia (IESBC) has awarded its 2019 Vision Award recipients, which honours B.C. lighting designers.
Acton Ostry Architects name new principals
Vancouver-based Acton Ostry Architects (AOA) has named new principals and associates at the firm. Alan Davies and Alex Percy are now principals.
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.





