Industry News
Kalamalka Lake house renovation embraces nature
The Kalamalka Lake house renovation by BLDG Workshop embraces the site’s beautiful mature vegetation, creating a sense of place among the trees.
BSD advances Canadian specifications with Dialog
Building Systems Design (BSD), has partnered with design firm Dialog to produce content for SpecLink Cloud, a database-driven software for specifications.
Edmonton’s Stantec Tower topped off
Edmonton's Stantec Tower was topped-off in November, officially making it the tallest Canadian tower outside of Toronto at 251 metres.
Built Green partnership brings WERS to Canada
Built Green Canada has partnered with the Green Builder Coalition to bring performance-based water efficiency to Canada through WERS.
Canada and European Union sign MRA for architects
Canada and the European Union have signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), giving architects opportunities to work across the Atlantic.
Competition for most energy-efficient design ideas
Designers, builders and developers are being challenged to make energy-efficient buildings more affordable for British Columbians.
AIBC recognizes outstanding dedication
Outstanding dedication to the architectural professional and community will be celebrated at AIBC’s 2018 Recognition Ceremony.
Calgary’s new Central Library opens its doors
Central Library is now open to the public in Calgary. The 240,000-square foot building is located in the East Village of the city.
Architect Concept App now available on desktop
A free tool for architects and designers, the Concept App for iPhone by structural engineering firm Fast + Epp, is now available on desktop.
B+H Architects partners with global consulting firm
B+H Architects is partnering with one of Asia's largest urban and infrastructure consulting firms, Surbana Jurong Private Limited.
Aga Khan officially opens garden in Edmonton
His Highness the Aga Khan officially opened the Aga Khan Garden this month in Edmonton at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden.
Adera breaks ground on mass timber project
Adera Development has broken ground on its latest project, Crest, in North Vancouver. It will be the community’s first entirely mass timber development.
National Urban Design Awards winners announced
Twelve projects from nine different Canadian communities are recipients of the 2018 National Urban Design Awards.
Stanis Smith named chair of RHFAC committee
The Rick Hansen Foundation has named Stanis Smith as the chair of the Foundation¹s Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) Advisory Committee.
IDC inducts 12 Canadian interior designers
Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) have selected 12 Canadian interior designers to be inducted to the IDC College of Fellows.
Expansion Cityline wins Gold IDEA Award
Teknion's Expansion Cityline furniture system has been selected as a Gold winner in this year's International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).
Perkins+Will marks 10 years as greenest employer
Perkins+Will celebrates its 10-year milestone named as one of Canada's Greenest Employers by Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2018 competition.





