Industry News
Armstrong floors used in eight winning designs
Armstrong Commercial Flooring was used in eight of 14 projects recognized at the 2013 Starnet Design Awards. Of the award-winning projects that used Armstrong flooring, five were "golden." One silver and two bronze awards were given to the other three projects.
Winnipeg architectural firm wins $50K prize
Winnipeg-based 5468796 Architecture has been has been awarded the $50,000 Professional Prix de Rome prize by the Canada Council for the Arts.
CEI founder transitions to partner emeritus
Richard Bolus, a founding partner of CEI Architecture, is transitioning to partner emeritus.
Duravit launches design competition
Duravit, an international manufacturer of bathroom furnishings, has launched its first ever North American competition.
Teams shortlisted for Emily Carr’s new campus
Three proponents have been shortlisted for the new state-of-the-art Emily Carr University of Art & Design campus redevelopment project.
Teknion wins two Green Good Design Awards
Teknion Corp. was recognized at the 2013 Green Good Design Competition for its Interpret desking system and Optos Low profile architectural wall.
Top 10 workplace trends seen in office furniture
The way desks, chairs, cubicles and other furniture have changed in recent years shows how workplaces are evolving, according to leading office and school furniture manufacturer, OFM.
Touch Wood art exhibit features Brent Comber
Internationally recognized artist Brent Comber has released his latest sculpture, Pale Shadows, at VanDusen Botanical Garden’s Touch Wood art exhibit ...
Omicron acquires Vancouver architecture firm
Omicron has acquired Grant + Sinclair Architects Ltd., one of Vancouver’s most highly regarded architecture firms led by Paul Grant and Douglas Sinclair.
Stantec acquires U.S. civil engineering firm
Edmonton-based Stantec has acquired Roth Hill, a civil engineering firm based in Bellevue, Wash.
New hospital design unveiled
The new design of the Queen Charlotte/Haida Gwaii Hospital replacement project has been unveiled.
U of A’s CCIS receives LEED silver rating
University of Alberta’s Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS) has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver rating from the Canada Green Building Council.
MediaEdge launches industry-leading website
MediaEdge Communications Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its new flagship website, www.REMInetwork.com, a news and information network servicing the real estate management industry.
Trump announces Vancouver hotel-condo tower
The $360-million Arthur Erickson-designed tower in downtown Vancouver will become the city’s first Trump development and the second in Canada.
Kasian wins Universal Design Award
The Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre (CCRC) has won the City of Edmonton Mayor’s Award for Universal Design in Architecture.
Stantec acquires Vancouver-based design firm
North American design firm Stantec has acquired AP/ID, a Vancouver design firm known for its corporate office consulting and strategic workplace planning ...
New UBC building recognized with OAA award
The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences building was honoured with Best of Show at the Ontario Association of Architects' annual awards gala.






