Industry News
Concord Pacific unveils new development
Concord Pacific has unveiled plans for its newest neighbourhood in Vancouver, which is the city’s largest development announcement since the 2010 Olympics. Located at ...
CaGBC launches online LEED project database
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently launched an online LEED project profiles database in honour of World Green Building Week.
UBC’s CIRS receives LEED platinum certification
The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) recently received the university’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platinum certification.
REMI Network nominated for publishing award
The REMI Network has been honoured with a finalist nomination in the 2013 Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs) for best overall online-only publication website.
Revitalization of Vancouver’s Sinclair Centre
Chernoff Thompson Architects is leading the revitalization of Sinclair Centre in downtown Vancouver.
RFQ issued for new Vancouver Art Gallery
The Vancouver Art Gallery has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in its search for a design architect for its new building.
IDIBC Awards of Excellence winners
The 2013 IDIBC Awards of Excellence winners were announced during an award ceremony Sept. 20, in downtown Vancouver.
Laurentian School of Architecture opens doors
Laurentian University recently welcomed students to its new School of Architecture in northern Ontario.
NLC’s Energy House achieves LEED platinum
The Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy Technology at Northern Lights College's Dawson Creek campus in B.C. has achieved LEED platinum status.
Hotel design award winners announced
Eight design firms will be recognized at this year's Air Canada enRoute Hotel Design Awards ceremony, for their contribution to the hospitality industry.
Executive Group begins construction on NY hotel
Vancouver’s Executive Group has started construction on the Executive Hotel Le Soleil New York.
IDSWest presents H&L Laneway Home
At this year’s Interior Design Show West (IDSWest), a 516-square-foot custom laneway home will showcase a sophisticated, contemporary take on small space living and provide an opportunity to address current and future housing challenges.
Perkins+Will to design new university building
Perkins+Will has been selected as the architect for Ryerson University's Church Street development.
Projects shortlisted for World Festival of Interiors
Two Canadian architecture projects have made the 2013 award shortlist for INSIDE World Festival of Interiors.
Four teams compete to design Calgary library
The Calgary Municipal Land Corp. (CMLC) has shortlisted four architectural teams to design a new central library in the city’s East Village.
2013 Architecture Advocacy Awards winners
Five British Columbians and organizations will be recognized with 2013 Architecture Advocacy Awards, presented by the B.C. Chapter of Architecture Canada. The recipients are ...
Workplace design affects employee productivity
A recent survey, conducted by Teknion, indicates employees are looking for more privacy at the office. This finding comes in light of the shift towards more collaborative, open environment workspaces in recent years.






