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August 15, 2018

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Sidewalk Labs moves forward with “smart” neighbourhood in Toronto

Sidewalk Labs moves forward with “smart” neighbourhood in Toronto

Waterfront Toronto has signed an agreement with Sidewalk Labs to define and govern the relationship between the two organizations as they jointly create a master development plan focused on Toronto’s Quayside site.

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UNB: Onsite timber used in new building

UNB: Onsite timber used in new building

The new kinesiology building at the Fredericton campus of the University of New Brunswick (UNB) used trees from the site to create a seating area, teaching podium, reception desk, and locker room benches.

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Lower cost, code-compliant alternative to fire-rated wire

Lower cost, code-compliant alternative to fire-rated wire

The fire-rated glass you use must be third-party certified and labelled. Protect3 Safety Glass is fully impact-safety (ANSI Z97.1 Cat II, For safety glazing materials used in buildings – safety performance specifications and methods of test) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certified fire-rated. It is code compliant and is available for 45 minute windows and up to 90 minutes for doors.

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Big Box

Passive House experts gather in Vancouver

Passive House experts gather in Vancouver

Partnering for Transformation is the theme of The Passive House Canada Conference that will be held in Vancouver from November 7 to 8.

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Prefabricated steel structure proposed for University of Toronto

Prefabricated steel structure proposed for University of Toronto

Architectural firm WZMH is designing a two-storey, 845-m2 (8000-sf) glass-and-steel structure to house police services and the hospitality and retail operations of the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) campus.

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Feature

Creating air barriers on exterior walls with spray foam

When selecting air barrier products to employ in building designs, architects have a broad range of choices. Spray foam insulation products are often selected because they can provide superior performance and also contribute to greater energy and operating cost savings in buildings.

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