Canadian landscape architect Claude Cormier, designer of innovative and playful public spaces, dies…
His lyrical, conceptual approach to designing public spaces leaves a colourful and deeply original imprint on North American cities.
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Artificial intelligence can be used to design engaging and interactive public art
Montréal’s public art program attracts people to specific locations throughout the city, encouraging visitors to linger. This helps stimulate the economy, as people often also visit nearby retailers.
Interactive artworks…
OAA calls for presenters for 2024 conference
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is calling for presenters for its conference next spring.
Artificial intelligence can support architects but lacks empathy and ethics
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many different industries in recent years. It gained a lot of attention and popularity with the launch of ChatGPT, a tool capable of writing poems, solving equations and producing…
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…
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.
Ontario to make it easier for immigrants to work in their professions
TORONTO – Ontario is set to introduce legislation that would make it easier for immigrants to get licensed to work in professions that match their areas of expertise.
Labour Minister Monte McNaughton said the proposed legislation…
Canadian Canoe Museum to Begin Construction on New Museum
The Canadian Canoe Museum (CCM) has announced that on September 22, 2021 it completed the purchase of Johnson Property, from the City of Peterborough. The land at 2077 Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough, ON is the site where it will build…
42% hike in construction estimates has Grey County reconsidering long term care projects
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Grey County is considering putting a pause on plans to redevelop Markdale's long-term care (LTC) facility after receiving updated financial projections.
``We've been advised to increase our per-bed cost for the…
IBI Group Named Lead Architect on TTC’s Line 1 Subway Enhancement Program
Global design and technology firm, IBI Group, has been named lead architect on the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) Line 1 Subway Enhancement Program. In partnership with prime consultant WSP, IBI Group will manage the review and…