Industry News
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.
HCMA is first B.C. architecture firm to become JUST
HCMA Architecture + Design is the first architecture firm in B.C. to become JUST. JUST is a label that organizations from all industries can adopt to review
Design for world’s tallest timber tower revealed
The design of the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower, by Shigeru Ban Architects, has been revealed by Vancouver-based developer PortLiving. Named Terrace House, the project
National Trust unveils Top 10 Endangered Places for 2017
Heritage treasures from British Columbia to Nova Scotia are featured on the National Trust for Canada’s Top 10 Endangered Places List for 2017.
IESBC announces 2017 Vision Award winners
The Illuminating Engineering Society of British Columbia (IESBC) has announced the 2017 Vision Awards winners, which honours outstanding B.C. lighting engineers and designers for their
CBRE first in Vancouver to earn WELL certification
CBRE’s Vancouver office is the first in the city to receive WELL Certification.
CaGBC launches Zero Carbon Building Standard
To help meet Canada’s climate change commitments, the Canada Green Building Council has launched the country’s first Zero Carbon Building Standard.





