Industry News

Latest NA Fenestration Standard published

The 2017 edition of the North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights is now available.

Vancouver reveals final plans for NE False Creek

The City of Vancouver has released the final plan for Northeast False Creek, which will guide the creation of a vibrant new waterfront destination.

Guide helps K-12 schools achieve zero energy

A new ASHRAE resource helps owners, contractors, consulting engineers and administrators of K-12 school buildings achieve advanced levels of energy savings.

2018 B.C. Wood Design Awards nominees

Wood WORKS! BC has announced the nominees for the 2018 Wood Design Awards in B.C. The winners will be announced on February 26th.

Zeidler announces new partner for Calgary office

Zeidler Partnership Architects has announced that the company's Calgary partnership team has expanded, bringing on architect James Brown.

RAIC Foundation names new executive director

The RAIC Foundation has named Jim Taggart, FRAIC, of Vancouver as its new executive director. He has been a long-term advocate of architecture.

Audain Art Museum wins 2018 AIA Award

Located in Whistler, B.C., the Audain Art Museum designed by Patkau Architects has won a 2018 Institute Honor Awards for Architecture.

AIBC calling for Architectural Awards submissions

AIBC is calling for submissions for the 2018 AIBC Architectural Awards Program. Winners will be celebrated on April 19, 2018.

B.C. architects named to the Order of Canada

Three B.C. architects have been honoured with an appointment to the Order of Canada. The Order of Canada is one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Wilson School of Design opens on KPU campus

The $36 million Wilson School of Design, a new high-tech facility addition to Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) campus in Richmond, is now open.

Multi-million revamp for CF Chinook Centre

Cadillac Fairview is transforming the entire food court at CF Chinook Centre with a $17 million investment, along with other upgrades.

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager updates to affect LEED projects

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager updates will change the performance of buildings under the LEED Canada EB:O&M 2009 rating system.

Terrace House obtains alternative solution approval

Terrace House in Vancouver has received official approval to use exposed mass timber in the top 7-storeys of this 19-storey building.

Victoria awards HCMA contract for Crystal Pool

HCMA Architecture + Design has been awarded the contract for the Crystal Pool and Wellness Centre Replacement Project in Victoria.

Bing Thom Architects renamed Revery Architecture

Vancouver based Bing Thom Architects, named after its late founder and renowned architect Bing Thom, has been renamed Revery Architecture.

Anne Cormier wins Margolese Design prize

Architect and educator Anne Cormier is the winner of the 2017 Margolese National Design for Living Prize, awarded by the UBC Faculty of Applied Science.

Interior renderings of Terrace House revealed

Interior renderings and details of Terrace House in Vancouver by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban, have been revealed.