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Sidewalk Labs has unveiled its design plan and vision for the Quayside project in Toronto. Its proposal includes modular pavements fitted with heating systems, building “raincoats,” flexible wall panels, and tall timber buildings.
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The mountain-inspired architectural design for the new Arc’teryx flagship store in Vancouver called for the installation of approximately 186 m2 (2000 sf) of custom titanium zinc graphite-grey panels on the façade of the buildings.
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The project that aims to help the construction industry design more energy efficient and high-performing buildings gets $35,000 in federal funding.
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A three-storey heritage building will be incorporated into the façade and a public green space will be added to a new student residence for the University of Toronto’s downtown campus. The tower will mix modern residence spaces with retail stores.
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The Canadian Coalition for Construction Steel (CCCS) is warning changes to import policies could create steel shortages for the construction industry, impact major building projects, and put more than 60,000 jobs at risk.
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The Wood Innovation Research Lab (WIRL) at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has set a new standard for airtightness. The 500-mm (20-in.) wide walls of the building are rated R-80 and contain blown-in mineral wool insulation. The roof is rated R-100 and the floor sits atop 200 mm (8 in.) of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation.
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