LEED v4 hits new milestone with 1000 projects November 15, 2019 sadia_badhon Green Building Certification Inc. Canada (GBCI CA) and the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) have reached a new milestone as Canadian Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 project registrations surpass the 1000 mark. + Read More

Metal profiles for resilient surface coverings Sponsored Schluter®-Vinpro profiles provide finishing, transition, and edge protection for resilient floors, stairs, and wall coverings. The durable metal profiles provide long-lasting, unobtrusive installations with a sleek, minimalist reveal that blends in with any décor. They can be used in new and retrofit situations. + Read More

Perkins and Will acquires UK-based Penoyre & Prasad November 14, 2019 sadia_badhon Global architecture and design firm Perkins and Will buys Penoyre & Prasad, based in London, United Kingdom. The merger, which grew out of the firms’ common environmental and social concerns, goals, and design philosophies, benefits both practices while enhancing design services for clients worldwide, said Penoyre & Prasad. + Read More

The Buildings Show returns to Toronto November 12, 2019 sadia_badhon The Buildings Show, one of North America’s largest expositions for the design/construction industry, is coming to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from December 4 to 6. + Read More

Designs revealed for Afghanistan war memorial in Toronto November 11, 2019 sadia_badhon Designs have been unveiled for a monument that will honour veterans and the fallen members of the Canadian Armed Forces who served in the recent War in Afghanistan. It will be located at Queen’s Park in downtown Toronto. + Read More

Architectural studio first in Saskatchewan to achieve LEED Platinum November 11, 2019 sadia_badhon Kindrachuk Agrey Architecture’s (KAA’s) studio in Saskatoon, Sask., has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). + Read More

Dorte Mandrup wins competition to design the ‘Whale’ attraction in Norway November 8, 2019 sadia_badhon Dorte Mandrup has won an international competition to design ‘the Whale,’ a new Arctic attraction to be located in Andenes, Norway. + Read More

Heritage Toronto award winners announced November 7, 2019 sadia_badhon Heritage Toronto has presented the 2019 William Greer Built Heritage Awards to 150 Symes Road and One Spadina Crescent in Toronto. + Read More

Designs revealed for redeveloped Lawrence Allen Centre in Toronto November 5, 2019 sadia_badhon Plans have been unveiled for the redevelopment of Lawrence Square in Toronto, now re-named as ‘Lawrence Allen Centre.’ The reimagined shopping centre includes new retail tenants, a modernized interior, fully renovated food court, and upgraded amenities. + Read More

New urban science complex opens at Montréal university November 4, 2019 sadia_badhon The new science complex at the MIL Campus of the Université de Montréal creates new spaces for teaching, research, and innovation. + Read More