Metal Structure Concepts (MSC) designed, supplied, and erected a pre-engineered steel building for Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery, one of the oldest distilleries in Western Canada.
Tag: British Columbia
Adoption of Passive House in British Columbia
(09/22/2018)
Government institutions are increasingly recognizing the role the Passive House standard can play in effectively reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and are beginning to introduce it into their requirements and codes for all types...
Leadership in structural and architectural wood use by local governments was recognized at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention in Whistler, British Columbia.
Vancouver Island discusses concrete pavements
(09/18/2018)
Concrete BC and Cement Association of Canada (CAC) have organized a seminar series on “Sustainable Roadways.” This is open to CSC members as well.
Hotson Architecture and Ryder Architecture in association have been selected to design a new student residence building on Student Union Boulevard at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Point Grey campus, Vancouver.
Vancouver discusses concrete
(09/04/2018)
On September 13, the Vancouver Chapter will hold a lunch and learn session on “Concrete 101” at Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre. Nicholas Cifelli, P.Eng., of Lehigh Hanson Materials will be doing a presentation.
Several factors influenced the design of the new Arc’teryx flagship store in Vancouver, but all led to the prominent use of zinc on the exterior. The retail chain, founded by local climbers in 1989,...
Building an ultra-energy efficient industrial-style building in a northern climate is no easy task, but the Wood Innovation Research Laboratory (WIRL) at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) in downtown Prince George proves...
Passive House experts gather in Vancouver
(08/10/2018)
The Passive House Canada Conference will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre East, Vancouver, from November 7 to 8. This event will bring together building professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers.
The redevelopment project of the Canada Post building in Vancouver by QuadReal Property Group is touted as one of the most ambitious heritage redevelopments in the country’s history, preserving the building’s architectural features through...
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