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British Columbia has changed its building code to allow the construction of tall wood buildings, up to 12 storeys. The change comes a year ahead of the anticipated 2020 update to the National Building Code (NBC) that is also expected to raise the allowable height of mass timber towers.
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According to DPAI architects, the Fibroblast Tower in Hamilton is a prosthetic intervention designed to begin the healing process of the Niagara Escarpment, a natural ecosystem. The tower will function both as a vertical public park, and as an extension of the Niagara Escarpment’s ecosystem.
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The redeveloped headquarters of the Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) in Montréal has improved the quality of life of building occupants. Designed by a consortium including BGLA and NEUF architect(e)s, this project has won a 2019 Grands Prix du Design award.
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Nova Scotia is proposing a legislation to ensure new coastal construction is built in locations safe from storm surges and sea level rise.
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The Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) has selected Imposter Cities as Canada’s official entry to the 2020 Venice Biennale in Architecture.
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In communities across Canada, people are recycling more, driving less, and conserving water. As construction goes green, insulated concrete forms (ICFs) have been soaring in popularity.
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