July 31, 2019

News Briefs     Tulip-shaped tower project axed by London mayor   Mayor Sadiq Khan, London, United Kingdom, has rejected the Tulip tower project by J. Safra Group and Foster + Partners even though the City of London had approved it in spring.   » Read more   Winnipeg aviation museum to get new building   The federal government is investing $8.8 million in a new two-storey building for the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada in Winnipeg.   » Read more   Canon Canada HQ earns LEED Gold   The firm’s office in Brampton, Ont., has achieved the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold for New Construction and Major Renovations.   » Read more     Diamond Schmitt-designed YMCA opens in Alberta   The Cor Van Raay YMCA in Lethbridge, Alta., is the third largest centre in North America. An architecture of integration allows for connection and transparency throughout the facility.   » Read more     Mecanoo selected to design high-rises in Germany and China   The Netherlands-based architecture firm won competitions to design the Frankfurt Grand Central tower in Germany and the Futian Civic Culture Center project in Shenzhen, China.   » Read more   Features   Architectural zinc roofing considerations   Proper specification, design, and installation of a zinc roof can provide an esthetically appealing, cost-effective, durable system capable of lasting for up to 80 years. To realize the full potential of a zinc roof, it is important to understand not only project-specific conditions, but also the material’s composition and colour palette, seam types, and installation.   » Read more   Advancing the quality of light   Lighting in commercial buildings has long been governed by functional and economical standards and architectural considerations. A new paradigm, referred to as human-centric lighting, or lighting for human preference, where light is seen from the perspective of the users of a space is starting to emerge.   » Read more     News   Message from the President: Keys to communicating effectively     CSC 2019 conference wrap-up: Building collaboration in Regina     Susan Morris, FCSC, awarded honourary membership to AIBC     Missed this from the web?   Calgary tower features triple-glazed, curved glass curtain wall system     B.C. firm partners with Seattle-based McLennan Design

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