Products & Trends
Canadian Facility Management & Design
How to find the right mix of workplace choice
The recent popularity of flexible spaces doesn’t mean traditional spaces should be abandoned altogether. Indeed, that there isn’t one perfect model for the workplace was
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Energy-efficient glass in the “battle for the wall”
Since the introduction of legislation, like the Ontario Building Code’s SB-10 supplementary standard for large buildings and the B.C. Clean Energy Act, what once was
Design Quarterly
The push for exotic veneers
As evidenced at this year’s KBIS (Kitchen and Bathroom Industry Show), one trend gaining significant ground in the kitchen and bath industry is the use of exotic veneers.
Construction Business
Case Study: Telus Garden steel canopy design
Telus Garden, a mixed-use development project in downtown Vancouver, will feature a 220-foot canopy arch that extends over an entire city block.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Turning a forgotten penthouse into office space
How Quadrangle Architects renovated and repurposed an apartment penthouse into a stylish and modern office space.
CondoBusiness
Historic hotel transforms into luxury condos
Hamilton's historic Royal Connaught Hotel is being transformed into a luxury condo, which the developers hope will help revitalize the city's downtown.
CondoBusiness
Toronto condo shapes conversation with buyers
TAS' upcoming mid-rise Toronto condo, Kingston & Co., aims to attract first-time buyers with sustainable design and homey amenities.
Design Quarterly
Healthcare furniture design beyond durability
Healthcare furniture design is conforming to the desires of patients, trending towards being adaptive and inviting rather than sterile and utilitarian.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Markham adopts bird-friendly building rules
The City of Markam has joined a growing list of municipalities that have adopted bird-friendly building guidelines for new construction.
Canadian Property Management
Privately owned public spaces in Toronto
As density increases in cities and land for new parks becomes scarce, areas including Toronto are now looking to privately owned public spaces.
Design Quarterly
Different wood grain designs
There are five different wood grain pattern types, and the way that wood is cut can affect both its aesthetic design and its strength.
Design Quarterly
In-floor heating gaining ground in condo market
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.
Design Quarterly
The refrigerators of the future are here
Many kitchens today are designed around the refrigerator. Trends are now pointing to modern fridges that balance style, technology and capacity.
Design Quarterly
Outdoor fireplaces fuelling backyard design
Outdoor fireplaces and pits can be a central part of patio design for homes and businesses.
Design Quarterly
Designing a bathroom oasis
Bathrooms don't have to be drab. New high-tech features means that transforming small spaces into personal spas is easier than ever.
Design Quarterly
New specification guide for tiles
The TTMAC's master specification guide is a tool to assist in editing specs needed to describe the installation and performance requirements of tiles.
Design Quarterly
The next generation of kitchen appliances
The next generation of kitchen appliances is redefining the the home chef experience through high design and cutting-edge technology.



