Design
Design Quarterly
McKinley launches Commonplace platform
Commonplace, a new precision-built housing platform, has been launched by Vancouver architect Walker McKinley and partners Edmund Lee and Rich Frontain.
REMI Network
Digby Ferry Terminal slated for redesign in N.S.
A redesigned Digby Ferry Terminal in Nova Scotia will replace two separate buildings that were constructed in the 1970s.
CondoBusiness
Renewing amenity spaces in midtown Toronto
At 319 Merton Street in Toronto, the condo board recently completed a comprehensive refurbishment of its nearly 20-year-old amenity floor.
REMI Network
Toronto Rehab unveils dementia-friendly shower room
A newly redesigned shower room at the University Health Network’s Toronto Rehab University Centre is improving care for people living with dementia.
Design Quarterly
Merrick Architecture reflects on 40 years
Merrick Architecture is celebrating 40 years of serving communities across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
REMI Network
UK inspires renewal of Ukrainian university
State Tax University is drawing inspiration from renowned British universities as it rebuilds its main campus in Ukraine.
REMI Network
Lara McKendrick named new OAA president
Lara McKendrick has joined the Ontario Association of Architects as its new president.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Designing rental housing from the inside out
As showcased by the new Alta rental project, taking an inside-out approach prioritizes liveability and leads to the development of more thoughtful, resilient homes.
CondoBusiness
Rising costs drive innovation in small space living
As living costs continue to skyrocket, particularly in urban centres like Vancouver and Toronto, the way people think about their living spaces has seen major changes.
REMI Network
Teknion debuts Legacy Space at Toronto HQ
The new space was created in partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
National monument to give form to Action #81
A new steering committee will be struck as the future Indian Residential Schools National Monument (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) moves into the design selection stage.
REMI Network
Four Dispenser Facts Facility Leaders Need To Know
While restroom dispensers might blend into the background, they are actually critical lifelines of any facility, essential for improving hygiene and user satisfaction. These often-overlooked
Construction Business
Bow Valley wildlife overpass earns Minister’s award
The Bow Valley Gap Wildlife Overpass has earned Dialog a Minister’s Award for Transportation Innovation.
REMI Network
təməsew̓txʷ centre wins Prix Versailles Special Prize
The recently completed facility in New Westminster is the third Canadian project to earn recognition since the prize was established in 2015.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Design concepts for sustainable cleaning
The design of public spaces, such as restrooms, plays a key role in ensuring effective cleaning and long-term durability. All too often, original and aesthetically
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario seeks input on accessibility standards
Provincially appointed committee examines the objectives and details of guidance and requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Building Code.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Resolvable barriers still impede accessibility
The building features that most commonly impede people with disabilities are not those that are the costliest or most structurally complicated to correct, new survey findings show.
