The federal government is investing $35,000 in a project at Carleton University aiming to help the construction industry design more energy efficient and high-performing buildings. This project will study and model occupant behavioural patterns...
Tag: Ontario
Sidewalk Labs has unveiled its design plan and vision for the public realms of the Quayside project in Toronto, such as parks, plazas, ground-floor shops, and sidewalks. Its proposal for this “smart neighbhourhood” includes...
A new student residence for the University of Toronto’s (U of T’s) downtown St. George campus has reached a development milestone. U of T said an agreement with the city and local community groups...
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), Ont., will add another building, a two-storey glass-and-steel structure, along the campus’ “pedestrian spine” in spring 2019.
Waterfront Toronto has signed and released the plan development agreement (PDA) with Sidewalk Labs, paving the way for an innovative waterfront community. The agreement defines and governs the relationship between the two organizations as...
Call for presenters for OAA’s annual conference
(08/07/2018)
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is inviting individuals and organizations to submit proposals for continuing education (ConEd) sessions at the 2019 OAA Annual Conference.
AI seeks out imperfections in metals
(07/31/2018)
Researchers at the University of Waterloo, Ont., have found a better way to identify atomic structures, an essential step in improving materials selection in the aviation, construction, and automotive industries.
After more than seven years of delays, construction has begun in Detroit, Michigan, on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The $4.5-billion project will connect Windsor, Ont., to Detroit, creating a new option for travel...
Low-iron jumbo glass with low-emissivity (low-e) coating was used during the retrofit of the National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa. High-performance glass brings in abundant natural light and controls solar heat gain, thereby contributing...
The new Oxford County Waste Management and Education Centre in Ontario is an example of sustainable construction and renewable energy generation. It is anticipated the building will receive Zero Net Energy certification from the...
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