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Toronto Society of Architects to host second annual Kids’ Main Street workshop
Kids’ Main Street workshops will be offered in three sessions on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
WeWork approached physical space as if it were virtual, which led to the company’s…
On Nov. 6, the co-working firm WeWork filed for bankruptcy. WeWork, founded by Adam Neumann and Miguel McKelvey in 2010, had a simple business model: it…
UQAM’s Centre de Design Exhibition to Showcase Work of Women Textile…
The exhibition will be accompanied by a symposium called Textiles Beyond Crafts, which will take place on November 30 and December 1, 2023.
Allseating Receives Greenhealth Approved Sustainability Seal
The seal indicates that the company's products meet specific sustainability criteria and enables healthcare providers to identify environmentally preferred products…
What designers can do to make textiles healthier for people and the planet
The pollution caused by the textile industry is often discussed, but its impact on health is less emphasized. Nevertheless, the petrochemical compounds…
Winter Stations launches 10th annual design competition
The theme chosen for the 2024 edition is "Resonance," in celebration of Winter Stations' 10th anniversary.
Canada Labour Code to ensure access to menstrual products at work starting next…
The initiative will require federally regulated employers to put pads and tampons in washrooms so that workers have access to them when needed.
Leveraging Standards to Seize the Modular Construction Opportunity
Modular buildings are not a new concept. Historically, preassembled modules provided a quick and affordable solution for fast-growing housing demands, helped expand the capacity...
Graphisoft unveils AI-powered Visualizer for Archicad
Archicad users can accelerate the early design process by generating multiple design visualizations without modeling them in 3D, thanks to a powerful AI engine...
Volunteer Fire Department Gets a 21st Century Firehouse
The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department in Prince Frederick, Md.., has served the community for more than 90 years. A new firehouse, with a...
Building for the Future: Designing Industrial Spaces with Dynamic Pallet Racking Systems in Mind
In the realm of industrial building design and construction, architects, engineers, developers, and builders wield immense influence over the functionality and adaptability of spaces....
Large Flat Commercial Rooftop Introduces a Roofline System
Companies like Amazon and IKEA are building and operating some of the largest warehouses to support the needs of consumers. As a result, we...
WoodWorks Summit Shaping the Future of Sustainable Construction
The growing prevalence of wood construction in Canada and around the world is the result of many factors. Chief among them are wood’s environmental...
PRODUCTS
Schédio Spaces inspired by origami for custom seating solution
Designed by Schédio Spaces Inc., the Ptychí is a fusion of art and function with its origami-inspired aesthetic.
PROJECTS
From Unrefined to Refined: STOCK T.C
Stock T.C in Toronto transforms a heritage postal station into an original culinary experience.
Creatively Compact: Humber Residence
Batay-Csorba Architects designs a new infill project in Toronto's Baby Point neighbourhood.
The End of an Era: The newly transformed Design Exchange
The Design Exchange's newly transformed event space features various modern interior upgrades.
Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation: Office Co-Existence
In the post-pandemic workplace, employees of all ages are learning to comfortably co-exist within thoughtfully designed office spaces.
School of Hard Knocks: Windsor CCHS
The new Windsor Catholic Central High School is a lesson in adroit project management, value engineering and space-saving design.
Office Fit Out: Pieces in a Changing Puzzle
With the relationship shifting between work and the office, workplace strategy and design will play a major role in navigating the future of offices.
Returning Home: Kitsilano Heritage Project
The transformation of a 4-level heritage home located in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighborhood into a single-family dwelling.
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