Industry News
Cosentino opens Vancouver showroom
Cosentino, a global leader in the production and distribution of innovative surfaces, officially opened its new Vancouver centre in September.
RHF accessibility assessor course set for Vanc.
The Rick Hansen Foundation is calling all interested building professionals to register for the upcoming RHF accessibility assessor course in Vancouver.
Ole Scheeren design for Vancouver’s twin towers
The design for the Barclay Village in Vancouver by architect Büro Ole Scheeren draws inspiration from the texture and scale of the surrounding urban fabric.
Alberta invests in Vivo expansion project
Alberta has announced it will be providing $15 million over three years for the Vivo for Healthier Generations expansion project.
Tennis Canada set to build new facility in Burnaby
Tennis Canada has announced a partnership agreement with the City of Burnaby that will see the development of the Western Canada Tennis Centre.
RAIC offers new insurance program for architects
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada has created a new insurance program designed for architects, available starting October 1 for RAIC members only.
2018 LAMP lighting finalists announced
LAMP has announced its top 10 lighting finalists in three categories for 2018, chosen from over 142 submissions worldwide.
The Forks earns CSLA Legacy Project Award
The Forks, Winnipeg’s foremost destination, has won the Legacy Project Award (2018) from the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA).
Canada’s first ZEBx officially opens in Vancouver
The Zero Emissions Building Exchange (ZEBbx) Centre for Excellence in Vancouver officially opened in July. The centre is the first of its kind in Canada.
Nuit Blanche project to mentor young designers
Students and young professionals working in the fields of lighting design, architecture and interior design are invited to help create a public art installation that will literally illuminate a micro-park tucked amid the towers of Toronto's financial district.
Building laneway houses easier with bylaw changes
Building laneway houses in Vancouver has been made easier and more cost effective with bylaw changes approved by city council.
Calgary landscape program receives accreditation
The new Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) program at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Environmental Design has received full accreditation.
WIRL achieves Passive House certification
The Wood Innovation Research Lab has achieved Passive House certification - the first educational-industrial building of its type in North America.
2018 Canada’s Best Restroom finalists announced
Cintas has announced the five finalists for its 2018 Canada’s Best Restroom contest. The public are invited to vote for their favourite until Aug. 17.
Report defines framework for community wellbeing
A new report by design firm Dialog and The Conference Board of Canada identifies a framework to understand design impacts on community wellbeing.
HCMA Architecture expands leadership team
HCMA Architecture + Design has announced an addition and three promotions to its expanding team in Vancouver and Victoria.
Banff’s iconic Mount Royal Hotel reopens
The Mount Royal Hotel, located in the heart of Banff, officially reopened its doors on July 1 to welcome guests back to the historic property.





