Carleton University’s energy efficient building project gets federal funding

August 20, 2018 nithya_caleb

The federal government is investing $35,000 in a project at Carleton University aiming to help the construction industry design more energy efficient and high-performing buildings. This project will study and model occupant behavioural patterns to better predict building energy consumption and find new methods to reduce it.

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Weathering the storm with IKO

Zinc panels right at home on Vancouver outdoor equipment store

August 20, 2018 nithya_caleb

Several factors influenced the design of the new Arc’teryx flagship store in Vancouver, but all led to the prominent use of zinc on the exterior. The retail chain, founded by local climbers in 1989, offers high-performance outdoor equipment and clothing. Custom titanium zinc panels, installed on a diagonal façade along with granite to symbolize the nearby mountain horizon, highlight the retailer’s largest Canadian store.

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Tall timber structures and “building raincoats” proposed for Toronto’s smart neighbourhood

August 20, 2018 nithya_caleb

Sidewalk Labs has unveiled its design plan and vision for the public realms of the Quayside project in Toronto, such as parks, plazas, ground-floor shops, and sidewalks. Its proposal for this “smart neighbhourhood” includes modular pavements fitted with heating systems, building “raincoats,” flexible wall panels, and tall timber buildings.

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Diamond Schmitt designing 23-storey, brick-clad residence for Toronto university

August 15, 2018 nithya_caleb

A new student residence for the University of Toronto’s (U of T’s) downtown St. George campus has reached a development milestone. U of T said an agreement with the city and local community groups has been struck for the 23-storey building at the corner of Spadina and Sussex Avenues.

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Tall wood B.C. research building demonstrates Passive House benefits

August 15, 2018 nithya_caleb

Building an ultra-energy efficient industrial-style building in a northern climate is no easy task, but the Wood Innovation Research Laboratory (WIRL) at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) in downtown Prince George proves it can be done.

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Passive House experts gather in Vancouver

August 10, 2018 nithya_caleb

The Passive House Canada Conference will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre East, Vancouver, from November 7 to 8. This event will bring together building professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers.

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Prefabricated steel structure proposed for University of Toronto

August 9, 2018 nithya_caleb

The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), Ont., will add another building, a two-storey glass-and-steel structure, along the campus’ “pedestrian spine” in spring 2019.

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Sidewalk Labs moves forward with “smart” neighbourhood in Toronto

August 8, 2018 nithya_caleb

Waterfront Toronto has signed and released the plan development agreement (PDA) with Sidewalk Labs, paving the way for an innovative waterfront community. The agreement defines and governs the relationship between the two organizations as they jointly create a master innovation and development plan (MIDP) focused on Toronto’s Quayside site.

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UNB: Onsite timber used in new building

August 8, 2018 nithya_caleb

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) has opened a new kinesiology building at its Fredericton campus. This $36-million building will create a research cluster focused on health, wellness, physical fitness, and health promotion.

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