August 26, 2020

News Briefs     Autodesk CEO responds to criticism of its BIM software   In a blog post, Andrew Anagnost, CEO of Autodesk, responds to the concerns raised by top architecture firms about the company’s Revit software.   » Read more     Five design teams shortlisted for monument for Afghan mission   Five teams have been selected by the federal government to develop design proposals for a national monument to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan.   » Read more     Lab-École reveals designs for six Québec schools   Québec-based nonprofit Lab-École has unveiled designs for elementary schools to be expanded or built in Gatineau, Maskinongé, Québec City, Saguenay, Shefford, and Rimouski.   » Read more   UPCOMING DEMO-CASTS   Waterproofing and Durability Concrete Admixtures   Kryton International   September 15 @ 1 PM ET Learn More & Register       Landmark Toronto waterfront tower tops off   Designed by B+H Architects, the exterior of a 25-storey, mixed-use tower, part of a major development on Toronto’s waterfront, has been completed.   » Read More     Spain university earns world’s first LEED Platinum certification   Designed by Luis vidal + architects, the Loyola University campus in Seville, Spain, has been awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification.   » Read more   Features   Acoustical ceiling with drywall visual offers ideal solution for today’s changing spaces Sponsored   ACOUSTIBuilt™ Seamless Acoustical Ceilings from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions provide a smooth, non-directional, monolithic visual to meet the needs of architects, designers, and owners who desire the seamless appearance of a drywall ceiling and also require effective acoustical performance in a space.   » Read more   Revisiting Brock Commons: First 18-storey hybrid mass timber project   The Brock Commons Tallwood House at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, was the first mass-wood, concrete, and steel project taller than 14 storeys. Learn more about one of the world’s finest wood buildings.   » Read more     News   CSC workshops go virtual     CSC Toronto scholarship helps remove financial barrier     Winnipeg Chapter ready for tee time     Missed this from the web?   Heritage Ottawa approves new design for Chateau Laurier addition     World’s first Passive House hospital is a step closer to certification     Optimizing field services with extended reality

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