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Renovation boom continues even as project costs increase and interest rates rise
Susan Lambertis in the process of having her entire home renovated and is hopeful it will be completed by early next year.``We are knee-deep in a reno,'' she said.After going through plans with an architect last year, getting the…
Climate Changed: How homebuilders and residents are adapting to a warming world
VANCOUVER – The two-storey family home with a classic design and wooden cladding blends in with its neighbours, but its thick, insulated walls, airtightness, solar panels, heat pump and highly efficient windows make it a home built for a…
Call for Submissions: Ordre des architectes du Québec 2023 Awards of Excellence
Applications for the Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ) 2023 Awards of Excellence have officially opened until January 30, 2023. The organization is offering a reduced price for architects who submit a file before December 15, 2022.…
In Memoriam: A.J. Diamond, 1932 – 2022
The Canadian architecture and design industry lost a titan with the passing of Abel Joseph "Jack" Diamond on Sunday afternoon, October 30, one week shy of his 90th birthday.Donald Schmitt, principal and co-founder of Diamond…
OAA Reviewing Ontario’s New Housing Legislation
According to a release from the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), housing affordability remains one of the biggest challenges in the province, and association acknowledges that the provincial government is touting Bill 23, More…
OAA Announces 2022 Queen’s Park Picks
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has announced its top selections for this year's Queen's Park Picks.Each year, a special exhibition at Queen’s Park highlights a selection of outstanding buildings. However, following the…
Vivre Building by ACDF Architecture
ACDF Architecture unveiled Vivre, a 225-unit residential building integrated into an industrial backdrop. In order to breathe new life into a former railyard and industrial sector in Montreal’s Outremont neighborhood, ACDF was…
11 community leaders honoured by OALA for influence on landscape architecture in Ontario
The Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) has recognized 11 award winners for their outstanding contributions to the community.The awardees were recognized at the Awards evening on September 21 as part of the joint…
Hybrid Timber Floor System project receives Canadian grant funding
The Government of Canada has contributed over $550,000 to a study led by EllisDon and DIALOG.
Winners of Vancouver Affordable Housing Challenge announced
Buildner has announced the results of its Vancouver Affordable Housing Challenge. The competition is part of the organization's Affordable Housing series, in partnership with ARCHHIVE BOOKS, showcasing projects that invent new means for…