Industry News
World’s first double LEED Platinum building
The Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) has earned LEED v4 Existing Building Platinum, becoming the first double LEED Platinum convention centre in the world
Construction begins on Vancouver Centre II
Vancouver Centre II, the next phase of the Vancouver Centre complex, will be in the heart of the city's growing tech hub.
IDIBC celebrates design excellence
The Interior Designers Institute of B.C. (IDIBC) held its annual Awards of Excellence event on Sept 29th in downtown Vancouver.
B.C. Community Recognition Awards announced
Six local governments in B.C. were recognized for their leadership in the use of wood in community projects, both architecturally and structurally.
Air Canada unveils YVR lounge makeover
Air Canada has unveiled its new Vancouver International Maple Leaf Lounge following an 18-month complete makeover and expansion.
CaGBC report recommends national retrofit strategy
A CaGBC report suggests provincially-specific retrofit pathways that include recommissioning, deep retrofits, renewable energy and fuel switching actions.
Vancouver’s first commercial condo for luxury autos
Hungerford Properties is launching Trove, Vancouver’s first luxury automotive condominiums in a purpose-built, two storey building.
University of Guelph receives Legacy Project Award
The University of Guelph is the recipient of the CSLA Legacy Project Award (2017) for the creation and implementation of its original 1965 master plan.
Emily Carr University opens new campus
Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver has opened its new 290,000 square foot campus, designed by Diamond Schmitt.
Arno Matis a finalist for Radical Innovation Award
Arno Matis Architecture’s Vertical Micro-Climate Resort (VMR) concept has been named one of three finalists in the Radical Innovation Design competition.
PFS Studio wins AAP 2017 Firm of the Year
The American Architecture Prize (AAP) for 2017 Firm of the Year has been awarded to PFS Studio in the category of Landscape Architecture & Urban Design.
Iconic 57-storey Vancouver tower approved
A new 57-storey tower in West End Vancouver has been approved by city council. The project, a partnership between the First Baptist Church and developer Westbank, consists of a residential tower and redevelopment of the 107-year-old church.
Tim McGinn named ASHRAE director at large
Tim McGinn, principal at Dialog in Calgary, has been named director-at-large with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) for 2017-7018.
AIBC exhibit pays tribute to architect Bing Thom
AIBC's Architecture Centre Gallery is hosting ‘Building Beyond Buildings’, an exhibit that pays tribute to the work of Bing Thom
Lemay Toker reinvents Hudson Block landmark
Calgary-based Lemay + Toker, has reinvented the historic Hudson Block in downtown Calgary.
Gord Johnston named new Stantec president and CEO
Gord Johnston, executive vice president of Stantec’s Infrastructure business operating unit, has been selected by the board of directors to assume the role of president
FM complaints could inform employee well-being
Research on organizational productivity could make better use of valuable information archived in the facilities management department, a new report from the Continental Automated Buildings Association and the National Research Council concludes.





