Industry News
Canadian firms merge to form Architecture49
A group of architecture firms with offices across Canada have recently emerged as the national firm Architecture49.
Centre aims to be Alberta’s first living building
The Mosaic Centre For Conscious Community and Commerce in Edmonton is aiming to become the most northerly building to achieve net zero status.
RAIC launches new architectural prize
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Foundation is launching the Moriyama RAIC International Prize, one of the largest in the world.
Scott Kemp is new AIBC president
Scott Kemp is the new president of the Architectural Institute of B.C. (AIBC).
Designer picked for new Vancouver Art Gallery
Switzerland-based Herzog & de Meuron has been selected to design the new Vancouver Art Gallery.
GG’s Medals in Architecture winners named
Twelve Canadian buildings received the 2014 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture awards that reflect excellence in design.
Landscape architecture trends selected in survey
The 2014 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey by the ASLA found that low-maintenance landscapes and native plants are on trend.
B.C. Wood Design Awards winners announced
The B.C. Wood Design Awards celebrated its 10th anniversary by handing out 12 different awards, recognizing leadership and innovation in wood design.
B.C. interior designers win Seattle awards
Five British Columbia-based interior designers were honoured at the Seattle Design Center’s 15th annual Northwest Design Awards.
CaGBC conference to explore the value of ‘green’
The national CaGBC conference, now called Building Lasting Change, will explore the value of sustainable building, real estate and urban development.
National Music Centre wins international award
The National Music Centre in Calgary was recognized at the 61st annual Progressive Architecture Awards.
Vancouver hotel to showcase aboriginal artists
Six Vancouver hospitality interior design firms have teamed up with six aboriginal artists to create Skwachàys Lodge, a new boutique arts hotel in Gastown.
Canadian landscape architect awards unveiled
The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects has announced the national and regional winners of its annual Awards of Excellence.
Ground breaks on The Exchange in Vancouver
Work has begun on The Exchange, the new $200 million Credit Suisse office tower in downtown Vancouver.
B.C. BMW dealership unveils new green wall
The Auto West BMW Dealership in Richmond, B.C. has unveiled a 22-foot-high green wall in its showroom.
Oberlander to receive IDC leadership award
Cornelia Hahn Oberlander will be presented with the 2014 IDC/IIDA Leadership Award of Excellence on February 20.
Public hires new principal of interior design
Teresa Miller has joined Vancouver design firm Public as principal of interior design.
