Industry News

Landmark Victoria hotel renovated by Hilton

One of Victoria's landmark hotels, Executive House, will re-open this spring as the new DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Victoria following the completion of a multi-million dollar property-wide renovation

2014 AWMAC BC Awards of Excellence

The B.C. Chapter of the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada celebrated its 24th Annual Awards of Excellence by recognizing 12 projects.

Two architects receive Order of Canada

Two architects were among the 95 new appointments to the Order of Canada.

Goodge Place opens in South Granville district

Goodge Place has opened on West 8th Avenue in Vancouver’s South Granville district. From the owners of luxury tile outfitter World Mosaic, Goodge Place offers curated home décor, gifts, fresh cut flowers and custom tiles.

AIBC appoints new executive director

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia has appointed Mark Vernon, CA, CPA (Illinois) as its new executive director and chief executive officer, effective January 5, 2015.

Call for Hotel Design Awards submissions

Air Canada’s enRoute magazine, in partnership with Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), and IIDEXCanada, invite Canadian architects and interior designers to submit new and/or extensively renovated hotel projects to the 2015 Air Canada enRoute Hotel Design Awards.

Applied Arts to redevelop Emily Carr campus

Applied Arts Team has been selected for the Emily Carr University of Art + Design campus redevelopment project on Great Northern Way in Vancouver.

BC Creative Achievement Awards honourees

The recipients of the Annual Carter Wosk BC Creative Achievement Awards for Art and Design and the BC Creative Achievement Award of Distinction were announced

AIBC Van Island names Eddie Williams chair

Eddie Williams, principal of Steller Architectural Consulting, is the new chair of the AIBC Vancouver Island chapter.

Terry Barker joins Perkins+Will

Terry Barker has joined Perkins+Will in the firmwide role of director of major projects. He will be responsible for developing client relationships and providing advisory and management services globally to the firm’s large and complex projects.

AIBC executive director announces retirement

Architectural Institute of British Columbia executive director Michael Ernst has announced he will be leaving his position effective no earlier than October 31, 2014 and

Two Canadian firms win design awards at WAF

5468796 Architecture and Number TEN Architectural Group were recognized with two prestigious international design awards at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) on October 2nd and 3rd, 2014 in Singapore.

Passivhaus standard gains ground

The Passivhaus standard for building energy efficiency is gaining increasing interest in North America as an alternative green building standard

Canada’s first Aboriginal arts hotel opens

Canada's first Aboriginal arts hotel has opened its doors in the heart of Vancouver's historic downtown. Owned and operated by the Vancouver Native Housing Society, Skwachàys Lodge is an innovative approach to sustainable housing that combines cultural authenticity, business excellence and community economic development.

ICSC awards honour industry’s best in Canada

The ICSC Canadian Shopping Centre Awards were handed out at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre on September 23, honouring the industry’s best. Besides the numerous

IDC names new president & board directors

The Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) announced the appointment of a new president and board of directors at its annual meeting, held this year at

IDIBC celebrates best of interior design

The 2014 IDIBC Awards of Excellence winners were announced during an award ceremony Sept. 26, in downtown Vancouver. A panel of three judges selected 19 projects in 11 categories.