Industry News
VEC forecasts $3.3B demand for greener buildings
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) has launched the Green Building Market Forecast. The report identifies a $3.3 billion market opportunity.
B.C. honours wood innovation and design
Inspired architecture and innovative structural engineering was honoured at the 15th annual 2019 Wood Design Awards in BC.
Restoration of St Andrews Wesley United Church begins
St Andrews Wesley United Church, one of Vancouver’s most prominent landmark churches, will undergo a major seismic upgrade and heritage restoration.
Vancity receives top gold accessibility rating
Vancity has become the first financial institution in Canada to receive the ‘Accessibility Certified Gold' rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation program.
ASID releases 2019 interior design report
The ASID annual report provides an extensive summary of the design industry and profession with insight on economic trends, market research, and the future.
Urban form linked to obesity and climate change
Efficient public transportation and design-based catalysts for physical activity can help curb greenhouse gas emissions related to personal automobile use.
Call for RAIC International Prize submissions
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is inviting submissions for the 2019 edition of the RAIC International Prize.
Canada invests in Canadian Centre for Architecture
The Government of Canada is providing more than $1.2 million in funding for the Canadian Centre for Architecture through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund.
St. Paul’s Hospital given green light in Vancouver
The new St. Paul’s Hospital in downtown Vancouver has been given the green light. It is expected to open in 2026 and will be located at 1002 Station St.
Okanagan College building certified LEED Platinum
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently awarded Okanagan College its second LEED Platinum certification for its new trades building in Kelowna.
Canada ranked second for LEED certified projects
The Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED list recognizes markets outside of the U.S. that use LEED's green building program, created by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Nova Scotia Province House marks bicentennial
The sandstone Palladian-Georgian structure is Canada's oldest legislative building, originally housing Nova Scotia's colonial government prior to Confederation.
CWC recognizes excellence in wood architecture
The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) has announced the 2018 Wood Design & Building Award winners. Submissions to the awards program were thoughtful in design.
Better Buildings BC finalists selected
Fifteen building projects have been selected in the design incentive portion of the Better Buildings BC contest, a provincial program and competition.
Design revealed for SickKids’ new Patient Support Centre
Designed by B+H Architects, the new Patient Support Centre (PSC) is a 22-storey development located on The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) campus.
B.C. wood design awards nominees announced
Wood WORKS! BC has announced the nominees for the 2019 Wood Design Awards. There are 103 nominations in 14 categories, recognizing design excellence.
New Richmond aquatic centre set to open
The new Minoru Centre for Active Living in Richmond, B.C. is set to open to the public on March 11 with an official grand opening to be held in early April.





