Tag Archives: UBC

Revitalized biosciences complex opens at B.C. university

January 22, 2020 sadia_badhon

The reimagined and reconfigured Undergraduate Biosciences Complex at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver is now open.

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Awards recognize UBC’s TallWood House, tallest mass timber building in the world

December 15, 2017 Samantha Ashenhurst

Last month, the Institution of Structural Engineers recognized the best in global engineering projects at the 2017 Structural Awards in London, England. Designed by Fast + Epp, TallWood House at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Brock Commons was among the winning projects, receiving the Award for Construction Innovation.

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Introducing Brock Commons: Looking up to the world’s tallest contemporary wood building

May 16, 2017 Katie Daniel

The Brock Commons Tallwood House at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is nearing completion. This 18-storey timber hybrid residence in Vancouver will be the tallest contemporary mass-wood building on the planet.

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Researchers discover cure for ‘concrete cancer’

June 7, 2016 Katie Daniel

Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) found a reliable way to make concrete from discarded glass by calming the chemical reaction that usually causes concrete cancer. When glass-fed concrete weakens, expands, and cracks it is known as ‘concrete cancer.’

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Construction of world’s tallest timber tower underway

February 22, 2016 Katie Daniel

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is reportedly building the world’s tallest building made of timber for its Brock Commons student residence, which will stand 18 storeys high.

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RAIC announces recipient of prestigious sustainability award

April 7, 2015 Katie Daniel

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has recognized the Centre of Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) with a top green building honour. The Vancouver project was profiled in the October 2012 issue of Construction Canada.

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