Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre designed to blend into the landscape

The design for the Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre draws inspiration from the patterns formed in snowdrifts by the prevailing wind—“kalutoqaniq” in Inuit, which also serves as a natural wayfinding system for Inuit—to create a non-intrusive structure which seamlessly integrates into the landscape.

Global consultant selected as advisor for Metrolinx’s GO Transit expansion project

Arup, a global sustainable development consultancy, has been selected as the technical advisor on Metrolinx’s massive commuter rail project as the GO Transit moves to add a two-way, all-day train service in cities and towns outside of Toronto.

Dual-facade house in Quebec exhibits different personalities

Built on the shore of Lake Revdor, in Quebec’s Laurentians region, the Break Residence reveals different faces, depending on whether it is seen from the water or the ground.

VCC’s new centre to embody sustainability for a clean purpose

The Centre for Clean Energy and Automotive Innovation, to be added to Vancouver Community College’s (VCC’s) B.C. campus, will be built with sustainability as a core characteristic. The centre will function as an electric/hybrid automotive shop facilitating the servicing and maintenance of electric vehicles and the imparting of clean energy training.

Overcladding masonry facades: Additional practical insights

Instead of removing and replacing the original masonry, project teams and architects are encouraged to design an insulated facade layer with vapour barrier, creating a new enclosure that is watertight, energy efficient, and possibly more attractive.