Industry News

Expansion underway at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport

A construction project at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport will additional retail space and up to 35 new luxury brands.

New fire hall showcases unique integrated design

The new Cambie Fire Hall No. 3 and Richmond North Ambulance Station provides the City of Richmond with a unique state-of-the-art facility.

Winners announced at 2018 Wood Design Awards in B.C.

At the 14th annual Wood Design Awards, the innovative architectural and structural design of taller and larger mass timber buildings took centre stage.

GBCI Canada opens in second largest market for LEED

GBCI and the CaGBC have formed GBCI Canada to accelerate green building market transformation and impact in Canada.

New office building to anchor urban centre in Vaughan

A mixed-use headquarters for the Labourers' International Union of North America Local 183 will break ground in The City of Vaughan this fall.

The HUB office tower to rise on Bay Street

Oxford Properties is developing a new 1.4-million-square-foot office tower at 30 Bay Street.

Spire Landing delivers Passive House rental units

When completed in the fall of 2018, Spire Landing in Vancouver will be one of Canada’s largest multi-unit Passive House developments.

Michael Cox becomes new 2018 RAIC president

Michael J. Cox, FRAIC, is the 79th president of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). The Manitoba architect has led numerous organizations.

World’s largest YMCA opens in Calgary

Shane Homes YMCA has opened at the new Rock Ridge facility in Calgary. It is the world's largest YMCA. The facility stands at 284,000 square feet.

Unique recreational cannabis retail concept design

Calgary-based Spiritleaf has unveiled its unique cannabis retail store design, developed in collaboration with Tricarico and Seven Point Interiors.

B.C. firms win Wood Design & Building Awards

Five B.C. firms have won 2017 Wood Design & Building Awards from the Canadian Wood Council. The Wood Design Awards recognize exceptional wood buildings.

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.