AIA honours two Canadian projects

Photo © Manuel Schnell

One of two Canadian winners in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2012 Institute Honour Awards was Ghost Architectural Laboratory (Upper Kingsburg, N.S.).

A Nova Scotia and a Toronto building have won awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

CSC membership renewals for 2012

CSC members who have not yet renewed their memberships are being encouraged to do so as soon as possible.

Tomorrow: Specifications and legal issues in Vancouver

The Vancouver Chapter's first CSC breakfast buffet of 2012 is tomorrow, with a special talk dealing with legal issues arising in specifications.

CSC Hamilton: Permeable pavement presentation

Tomorrow, the Hamilton/Niagara Chapter of CSC is hosting a luncheon discussion on permeable interlocking concrete pavements (PICPs).

Insulation predictions for 2012

Canadians use almost one-third of the country's energy for heating and cooling buildings and homes. To help cut this number in half, North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) Canada has released its energy conservation predications for 2012.

Interior designer and architect groups present NeoCon

Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) and Architecture Canada/Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) are joining forces to present this year's IIDEX/NeoCon Canada exposition and conference.

Lafarge enhances wildlife habitat in Manitoba

Lafarge's commitment and contributions to wildlife habitat enhancement in southern Manitoba have earned the company international recognition by the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC).

Looking for those who green Toronto

Toronto is looking to honour those who have helped make Ontario's capital a more energy-efficient, environmentally responsible place. Until February 6, nominees will be accepted for the Eighth Annual Green Toronto Awards, which includes categories for businesses, water conservation, and community projects.