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AFBC calls for lemonade stand design proposals
The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) is hosting its first pavilion scaled design titled “Lemonade Stand”.
Downtown Edmonton plaza opens to public
Centennial Plaza in downtown Edmonton is now open, offering an attractive, family-friendly and accessible space.
UVIC student complex certified passive house
The first of two buildings in the University of Victoria’s (UVic) new Student Housing and Dining (SHD) complex is now Passive House certified.
RAIC Governor General’s Medal recipients revealed
The 2024 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture recipients have been announced by RAIC.
Stantec selected for Metrotown redevelopment design
Stantec has been selected to design the Metropolis at Metrotown redevelopment project as executive architect.
Keystone Architecture offers landscape services
Keystone Architecture announced the expansion of its services to include landscape architecture with two new members to the team.
Calgary celebrates BMO Centre opening
The $500 million BMO Centre at Stampede Park in Calgary has officially opened as Canada's largest convention centre.
Massive new park planned for West Vancouver
A massive new 781 hectares park in the District of West Vancouver will support stewardship and responsible use in the area.
Fitwel’s v3 brings new climate adaptation strategies
The newly released version 3 of Fitwel’s evidence-based standard includes new strategies on how to future-proof buildings for climate adaptation.
PNE amphitheatre breaks ground in Vancouver
The new PNE amphitheatre in Vancouver has broken ground. Completion is set for summer 2026.
New Squamish oceanfront park unveiled
The District of Squamish and developer Matthews West have unveiled the Sp’akw’us Feather Park.
AAA appoints Erum Afsar as executive director
The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) has appointed Erum Afsar, P.Eng., ICD.D as the new executive director.
City of New Westminster opens new aquatic centre
The City of New Westminster has officially opened the aquatic centre portion of the new təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre.
Vancouver opens Passive House cultural hub
The City of Vancouver opened a cultural hub in the downtown South area that is also the tallest certified commercial Passive House development in Canada.
SvN Architects acquires Hotson Architecture
SvN Architects + Planners (SvN) is joining forces with Vancouver-based firm, Hotson Architecture.
CSLA reveals 2024 Award of Excellence winners
The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) announced the recipients of the 2024 Awards of Excellence.
New RAIC advisors initiative to support architects
A new Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) advisors initiative is designed to support Canada’s architectural community.