July 8, 2020

News Briefs     Montréal bar uses lighting and acoustics to create a ‘warmly glacial’ atmosphere   For Minéral, Blanchette Architectes used varied design elements to create a bar with an ever-changing look throughout the day.   » Read more     Construction starts for Amazon fulfillment centre in Ottawa   Ground has broken on the newest Amazon fulfillment centre in Canada, set to be completed in 2021. Broccolini will manage the construction.   » Read more     Ontario trades council affirms zero tolerance for racism in construction   In response to recent discoveries of nooses on jobsites, the Ontario Building Trades Council says, “these hate crimes do not reflect the hardworking women and men who work together to build a better Ontario.”   » Read more     Surface burning testing with UL Canada – Why is it important?   Developed by ULC Standards in compliance with requirements and guidance set out by the Standards Council of Canada, the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) and provincial codes state that CAN/ULC-S102 must be the test for the evaluation of interior building surfaces characteristics including walls, ceiling, and flooring products.   » Read More     Ryerson University hub to help SMEs conduct businesses during the pandemic   Ryerson University’s latest initiative seeks to help small and medium-sized businesses adapt to today’s uncertain economy through the delivery of creative solutions.   » Read more   Features   Lightweight rear-ventilated rainscreen façade thickness 101   Lightweight façade materials with significantly lower embodied energy are being adopted into building designs instead of the more traditional, thicker, and heavier cladding products like masonry blocks or precast concrete. In many cases, the change in façade thickness and resulting embodied energy has been dramatic.   » 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: Beginning a new term with gratitude     CSC Toronto wins chapter of the year award     Calgary Chapter hosts summer social     Missed this from the web?   Toronto ‘twisted’ building virtually breaks ground     Sydney to get world’s tallest hybrid timber tower     CMLC reveals project team for Calgary’s new event centre

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