Tradition sparks innovation in U of T college expansion

The University of Toronto’s (U of T’s) Innis College expansion project, nestled within a Diamond-and-Myers 1970s building and attached to a heritage-listed Victorian house, seeks to modernize while preserving the site’s distinct character, fostering a sense of community, and upholding the tradition of academic engagement.

Canada’s ‘first zero-carbon firehall’ is now open

Vancouver’s Firehall 17, claimed as Canada’s first zero-carbon firehall, is now providing essential fire and rescue services, while showcasing a design approach that is better for people and the planet.

Transformational mixed-use development unveiled in GTA

CentreCourt Developments (CentreCourt) has revealed plans for a 22.3-ha (55-acre) development in Pickering, Ont., bringing additional residential, retail, and public spaces to the revamped Pickering Town Centre.

Mass timber parking garage to demonstrate material’s versatility

A prefabricated mass timber company is planning an inaugural mass timber parking structure in British Columbia. This initiative seeks to transform the construction industry by substituting conventional concrete and steel with the sustainable and renewable material.

Integrating mass timber in low-rise construction

With operating energy reductions now incentivized by Passive House Canada and zero-carbon building programs, alongside incremental improvements mandated in legislation such as theBC Energy Step Code, increased attention is being given to the embodied carbon in buildings. In this regard, mass timber products and systems offer reduced carbon impacts, shorter construction times, and enhanced building performance.