The expansion of Conestoga College’s North Campus has added a four-storey structure to University Avenue in Waterloo, Ontario, acting as a gateway to passersby and showcasing the school’s culinary and hospitality program.
Tag: Photovoltaic
DIALOG officially files for patent of HTFS
(12/14/2021)
The HTFS combines cross-laminated timber panels with steel and concrete to build high-rise towers with a reduced carbon footprint.
BIG designs underwater robotic collector vehicle
(05/14/2021)
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and the Metals Company revealed designs for mineral collector robots to produce electric vehicle (EV) battery metals from seafloor rocks.
Snøhetta, alongside collaborators R8 Property, Skanska, and Asplan Viak, has completed its fourth energy-positive building in its powerhouse portfolio. As part of the Powerhouse series, Powerhouse Telemark, Norway, sets a new standard for the...
Designing for solar PV
(12/27/2018)
Architects can integrate solar arrays into building designs instead of adding them as an afterthought. As solar photovoltaic (PV) technology matures and design options expand, everything from the colour of frames to the tint...
Calgary Chapter explores PV systems
(12/17/2018)
Join the Calgary Chapter as they host a meeting on roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) systems. The breakfast meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 8, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Winston Golf and...
Construction begins on Winnipeg innovation centre
(07/23/2018)
Construction has commenced on a $95-million innovation centre at the Red River College Exchange District campus in Winnipeg. This project positions architectural innovation to inspire and support a culture of advanced learning and knowledge...
Wind resistance of photovoltaic roof systems
(12/30/2016)
Photovoltaic (PV) systems are becoming an increasingly important element of renewable energy strategies across Canada. For building owners wishing to take advantage of this technology, the roof represents an ideal location for a PV...
Low-slope roofs offer an economical and sustainable platform for renewable solar energy in the form of photovoltaic (PV) systems. However, the popularity of renewable energy sources does not change the fact the roof designer’s...
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