Figurr Architects Collective (Figurr) has designed 159 Forward Avenue, an affordable housing project in Ottawa, which meets Passive House performance standards, and is three times more energy-efficient than previous projects built for the Centretown...
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The Government of Canada is replacing the Alexandra Bridge, an architectural icon in the National Capital Region (NCR), which is over 120 years old, nearing the end of its lifecycle, and in need of...
In the heart of Joachim Park in Saguenay, Que., the Agence Spatiale, Appareil Architecture, and BGLA architecture consortium unveil École de l’Étincelle, a school designed to defy the conventional school model through a contextual...
The Macdonald Bridge in Halifax, N.S., is set for a $75 million transformation aimed at extending its lifespan by an anticipated 75 years.
The Valley Park branch of the Hamilton Public Library has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, which recognizes its sustainable design and solidifying its position in the community as...
The SoLo residence is a prototype redefining off-grid living in the remote Soo Valley of B.C., challenging conventions in aesthetics and construction, serving as a testing ground for innovative low-energy systems, healthy materials, and...
Stantec, a major global player in design and engineering space, is set to acquire Morrison Hershfield, an employee-owned engineering firm based in Markham, Ont., in the first quarter of 2024.
Global professional services company, AtkinsRéalis, and Bird Construction (Bird), have entered into an alliance development agreement to work collaboratively with Metrolinx to deliver the East Harbour Transit Hub: a new interchange station part of...
Winnipeg’s Veil House, designed by 5468796 Architecture, clinched the top spot in the “Completed Buildings-House & Villa” category at the World Architecture Festival 2023 in Singapore, selected from 18 shortlisted candidates from all corners...
Lafarge Canada and nidus3D have joined forces for one of Canada’s largest 3D-printed housing projects, “Kakatoosoyiists” (Star Lodge), located an hour east of Calgary, Alta. This initiative aims to address housing challenges faced by...