There’s no denying that the kitchen is often the heart of every home. With so many tasks performed in this vital living space, it’s become increasingly important to ensure that all the tools are optimized for the homeowner’s lifestyle and routine.

Micro apartments are increasingly becoming a part of the purpose-built rental market, particularly in cities like Vancouver and Toronto where the marketplace has made rents significantly higher.

The design industry can be a dangerous one. This last decade has brought an even more crowded marketplace, with schools in Western Canada alone graduating up to 60 new designers every year.

Never before has home automation, audio or video been more exciting. Here are the top seven trends, combining innovative design and state-of-the-art technology.

Active design, the philosophy of designing to encourage physhical activity, responds to concerns about an increasingly unfit and overweight population.

Duncan McLeod of London-based Studio McLeod reveals new daylighting trends and ways to incorporate light into existing buildings.

Although many of Toronto's historic theatres have closed, a significant number have new lives as party venues, retail stores and even fitness centres.

On a February site tour, 365 Bloor St. E.’s glossy white entrance was still a work in progress, but it already bore the markings of its

Green building strategist Sandra Lester explains the Green Globes for SI program and how it compares to LEED for Commercial Interiors.

How Quadrangle Architects renovated and repurposed an apartment penthouse into a stylish and modern office space.

Hamilton's historic Royal Connaught Hotel is being transformed into a luxury condo, which the developers hope will help revitalize the city's downtown.

TAS' upcoming mid-rise Toronto condo, Kingston & Co., aims to attract first-time buyers with sustainable design and homey amenities.

Healthcare furniture design is conforming to the desires of patients, trending towards being adaptive and inviting rather than sterile and utilitarian.

There are five different wood grain pattern types, and the way that wood is cut can affect both its aesthetic design and its strength.

Ryerson University's new Paul H. Cocker Architecture Gallery features a simple but dynamic design that increases the space's functionality.

In-floor heating is gaining ground in the condo market. And coupled with the smart home technology, it allows owners to be more energy efficient.

Many kitchens today are designed around the refrigerator. Trends are now pointing to modern fridges that balance style, technology and capacity.