Industry News

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.

Edmonton testing electric autonomous vehicles

Electric autonomous vehicles have the capacity to be a game changer in the field of transportation, and the City of Edmonton is planning a pilot project.

Renderings of The Onyx in Vancouver unveiled

The Onyx by Rize Alliance is located at the heart of Vancouver’s Terminal District, featuring 20,000 square foot floor plates over 13 storeys.

Submissions call for National Urban Design Awards

Submissions for the 2018 National Urban Design Awards are now being accepted. The biennial Canadian awards program showcases excellence in urban design.

Diamond Schmitt names new principals, associates

Diamond Schmitt Architects has appointed new principals, associates and a director, thereby expanding its ownership, design and management teams.

Surrey approves 10-year parks strategic plan

Surrey City Council has approved a 10-year Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) Strategic Plan, outlining the future development or expansion of 45 parks.

IESBC 2018 Vision Awards winners

UBC Museum of Anthropology and Emily Carr University of Arts and Design were top winners at the IESBC 2018 Vision Awards.

M2 mixed-use project in Calgary breaks ground

The M2 building in Calgary’s East Village has broken ground. The mixed-use project is designed by nARCHITECTS in collaboration with Riddell Kurczaba.

Katerra acquires Michael Green Architecture

Katerra has acquired Michael Green Architecture Inc. (MGA), a Vancouver based recognized leader in mass timber architecture.

Stantec Tower reaches new heights in Edmonton

The Stantec Tower in Edmonton’s downtown Ice District has reached 54 storeys (197 metres). It will continue to rise three metres each week.

SAP Labs Canada earns first RHFAC Certified Gold

SAP Labs Canada is the first business in Canada to earn ‘Accessibility Certified Gold’ rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification.

UBC’s mass timber Virtuoso condo completed

Construction of Virtuoso, a six-storey residential development located at UBC’s Wesbrook Village, has reached completion.