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Regenerative city design competition accepting submissions

June 25, 2014

The 2014 Symbiotic Cities International Design Ideas Competition, “Urban Transformations: Designing the Symbiotic City,” is now open for submissions. Sponsored by Canadian firm DIALOG, the contest challenges planners, designers, architects, and engineers to transform their cities to be more regenerative, climate-adaptive, and symbiotic places.

User guide released for fenestration standard

June 24, 2014

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA), and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) have released a user guide to the 2011 North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors, and Skylights (NAFS). NAFS User Guide serves as a non-mandatory, advisory document. Through commentary, examples, and illustrations, it provides information on the standard’s applications.

New rebate program prioritizes heart health in construction safety

International roof coatings conference next month

June 24, 2014

Next month, the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) welcomes industry members to the 2014 International Roof Coatings Conference. Taking place July 14 to 17 in Baltimore, Maryland, this year marks the second biennial event focused on the roof coatings, building envelope, and cool roofing industries.

Calgary library goes for gold

June 23, 2014

University of Calgary’s (UBC’s) Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL) is the latest campus building to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. The TFDL design incorporates numerous sustainable elements in its design.

5468796 ranks number 1

June 23, 2014

Winnipeg-based 5468796 architecture firm is this year’s recipient of the Rice Design Alliance (RDA) Spotlight Prize. This year marks the sixth annual awards program, which honours up-and-coming architects and designers with a monetary prize, as well as an invitation to lecture at Houston’s Museum of Fine Arts. Winners are chosen by a committee of industry experts.

Information and technology report released

June 23, 2014

A report released by the Council of Canadian Academies suggests the country has a long way to go in terms of achieving sustainability through information and communication technologies (ICTs). The document, “Enabling Sustainability in an Interconnected World,” points out Canada is a leader in ICT research and development, but domestic businesses are falling behind in the adoption of various technologies.

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Regenerative city design competition accepting submissions

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International roof coatings conference next month

Calgary library goes for gold

5468796 ranks number 1

Information and technology report released

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