Industry News
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.
Vancouver approves nine-acre rooftop park
The Vancouver Park Board has approved the concept plan for a new nine-acre public park, which will be the first of its kind in Vancouver.
Clayton Community Centre breaks ground in Surrey
The new Clayton Community Centre in Surrey has broken ground, and is on track to become the first of its kind in North America.
Granville Island issues call for ideas
CMHC-Granville Island has issued a "call for ideas" for the redevelopment of the former Emily Carr University of Art and Design north building.
CN Tower unveils its most extensive renovation
Toronto’s CN Tower has unveiled a $16 million renovation that has transformed the iconic landmark’s 14,000-square-foot main observation level.
Karim Rashid headlines IDS Vancouver
Karim Rashid, famed industrial designer and prolific visionary, will be the keynote speaker at the 2018 Interior Design Show Vancouver (IDS Vancouver).
Cascadia Windows wins CaGBC Product of the Year
Cascadia Windows is the winner of the 2018 CaGBC Green Building Product of the Year Award for their Universal Series product line.





