Diamond Schmitt Architects’ library expertise

Four libraries designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects are featured among the best in Library Design Showcase 2012. Presented by the American Library Association, Library Design Showcase annually celebrates the best in new and newly renovated libraries in North America. “Libraries that are included are beautiful examples of architecture that address service needs in innovative and effective ways,” says…

March 19, 2012

Linear House (Residential Wood Design award), on Salt Spring Island, has broad appeal, and was awarded high marks by the jury.

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B.C. Wood that really WORKS!

Leadership and innovation in wood use was celebrated last week at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, as more than 350 distinguished design and building professionals, including architects, engineers, project teams and industry sponsors and guests gathered to honour the nominees and winners of the 2012 Wood WORKS! BC Wood Design Awards. The 8th annual awards…

March 12, 2012

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The art of the bicycle

RB Inc Jamis Bicycles Canada has just opened up the cutting-edge, high-tech, one-of-a-kind kind showroom, in Toronto, which showcases its line of Jamis Bicycles and variety of accessories. Jamis Bicycles are the latest full line of road, mountain, hybrid, performance, hybrid, chromoly, carbon fibre, free ride, downhill, commuter, kids, full suspension, touring, triathlon, cyclo…

March 9, 2012

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Cudos to Mayhew

Mayhew is celebrating 30 years in the GTA and kicking off the milestone anniversary as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies with Marcia Mayhew at the helm. Mayhew has a team of over 150 designers, workplace strategists, construction managers, ergonomists and product experts focused on workplace strategy. Their innovative and award-winning designs and…

February 29, 2012

"Ryerson's outstanding programs attract students from Ontario, across Canada and around the world," says Sheldon Levy, president of Ryerson University. "Our students have told us that they want more and better housing options closer to campus. This new residence will do just that."

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In residence at Ryerson U

To meet growing demand, Toronto's Ryerson University has announced a modern new student residence project in downtown Toronto that will create more than 500 additional spaces. The residence, to be developed by the MPI Group and designed by IBI Group Architects, will be located at 186-188 Jarvis Street, a five-minute walk from the heart of…

February 27, 2012

This competition challenges the way we think about our buildings and how we choose to live in them.

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You’ve heard of the 100 mile diet? Now think 100 mile house

The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) has announced the launch of an international design competition to create a house design using materials and technology sourced within 100 miles of the city of Vancouver. This competition challenges the way we think about our buildings and how we choose to live in them. This is…

February 23, 2012

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Aspera Recycling and The Rosedale Group join forces to keep waste carpet out of Canadian landfill

Aspera Recycling and The Rosedale Group are collaborating to offer waste carpet diversion and recycling services for the independent flooring dealer network in Canada. Aspera is a waste diversion and carpet recycling company offering recycling services to a variety of market segments while Rosedale has long been a logistics provider to the flooring industry.…

February 21, 2012

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What outside could look like this year

This year, earthy colours are in for concrete brick and masonry products, says John Ciente, technical sales manager of Solomon Colors Inc. “Much like the colour of your dining room walls, brick and other masonry products go through different style trends every year,” said Ciente, “Your exterior colours make a critical first impression in…

February 20, 2012

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InterfaceFLOR accepts the Challenge

InterfaceFLOR has has aligned with “Architecture 2030” and is the first manufacturer to adopt the nonprofit organization’s 2030 Challenge for Products. The 2030 Challenge for Products initiative calls on the architecture, planning, design and building communities worldwide to specify, design and manufacture products that will meet a carbon footprint of 30% below the product…

February 17, 2012

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Care package

Project work has been completed on Canada’s state-of-the-art St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital and Ambulatory Care Centre located in northeast Toronto. This undertaking involved the 7,804-square-metre expansion and renovation of an existing “community centre of excellence in rehabilitation” and the construction of a new outpatient services facility: the John C. and Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre for Ambulatory Care. The…

February 14, 2012