Diamond Schmitt, Studio JCI, DTAH, KPMB Architects among City of Toronto award winners

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, alongside Gregg Lintern, the city's chief planner, and members of the design and development community, recently celebrated the recipients of the biennial Toronto Urban Design Awards. Notable winners included firms such as Diamond Schmitt, Studio JCI, DTAH, and KPMB Architects.

Vancouver’s tallest zero-carbon office tower raises the bar for sustainable builds

The Stack in Vancouver set a milestone in Canada’s real estate, by being the first commercial high-rise office tower to achieve the Canada Green Building Council’s (CAGBC’s) Zero Carbon Building – Design standard certification.

Centennial College’s new building prioritizes Indigenous inclusivity and sustainability

Centennial College’s new A-Building in Toronto’s Progress campus, completed at approximately $112 million, highlights Indigenous connections through collaboration with an Indigenous Working Group, Colliers Project Leaders, EllisDon Construction, DIALOG, and Smoke Architecture.

Government slashes tax on rental apartment construction to tackle housing crisis

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the elimination of the goods and services tax (GST) for new rental apartment construction to reduce costs for builders due to high interest rates set by the Bank of Canada.

Reducing Canada’s carbon footprint with sustainable insulation

All building insulation types save energy throughout the use phase of buildings by minimizing the heat transfer (cold/hot) through the building enclosure. The insulation installed within the building enclosure must be used effectively to have the largest impact on energy reduction.