Jam Factory was transformed into a paper playground of highly original works designed to both inspire and reflect on the use of paper and other materials in society and their potential of its repurposing.

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The Jam Factory in an industrial area overlooking the Don Valley Parkway in Toronto’s east end was transformed into a room full of garbage for PULP: paper art party 2015, a fundraiser designed to examine the current lifecycle of waste materials and investigate alternative uses organized by Pulp, a non-profit group that promotes the use…

May 28, 2015

Commerce Design Montral is a design-awareness program aimed at the business community and is managed by the Bureau du design, in collaboration with the Ville de Montral's commercial development team. Funded by the Ville de Montral and the Ministre de la Culture et des Communications du Qubec under the Entente sur le dveloppement culturel de Montral, the program helps fulfil the city's mission of enhancing the value of its territory and contributing to its economic and cultural development.

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Twenty Montral businesses that use design are recognized

On the evening of May 11, 20 Montréal businesses and designers were declared winners of this year's Commerce Design Montréal Awards, an initiative of the Ville de Montréal to honour the work of professionals in the fields of design and architecture and to reward Montréal merchants who have invested in designing or renovating their premises.…

May 12, 2015

Located in Calgary, The CORE shopping centre is the hub of downtown Calgary's elevated and enclosed pedestrian walking system the +15, making it Calgary's busiest shopping centre by traffic with over 250,000 visitors each week.

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Green to the CORE

Proof that the CORE (TD Square/Holt Renfrew) is taking green building to heart has been shown by the CaGBC granting the CORE shopping centre’s common areas LEED Gold certification for Commercial Interiors. “Having the CORE LEED Gold certified adds to our unique urban shopping experience, only available in Calgary’s downtown core,” states Regional Operations Manager,…

May 2, 2015

"Enduring, not ultimate form" 60 years of design history in Essen - from "Industrieform" to Red Dot. A joint exhibition by Ruhr Museum and Red Dot Design Museum Essen

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Red Dot Award celebrates 60 years of design history

60 years of award-winning design – what began as “Permanent Show of Elegant Industrial Products” in 1955 has become the world’s largest exhibition of contemporary design: About 2,000 exhibits are presented in the Red Dot Design Museum Essen. Back then, like today, all of the exhibits were assessed by an independent jury and awarded for…

April 25, 2015

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Nominate a neighbourhood space in need of a colour infusion

In celebration of its 250th store opening in Canada, retail brand DULUX Paints is offering its products to Canadian communities -- if you know of a non-profit organization with space that could use a colour lift, Dulux Paints is looking for your suggestions. This year, Dulux Paints stores nationwide are donating paint and volunteers to…

April 23, 2015

The Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) was designed to be net positive in seven different ways: net-positive energy; structural carbon neutrality; operational carbon; net-zero water; turning passive occupants into active inhabitants; promoting health and productivity; and promoting happiness. Image courtesy Perkins+Will

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Recipient of RAIC’s 2015 Green Building Award: Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) at UBC

A Vancouver research institute, designed to be one of the most sustainable buildings in North America, will receive the 2015 Green Building Award. The award, given by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Green Building Council, recognizes outstanding achievement in buildings that are environmentally responsible and promote the health and well-being…

April 1, 2015

Central Park Conservancy receptacles are identical in size and shape, different in colour and in the size of top openings: grey with blue around the aperture for cans and bottles, "conservancy" green for paper, and tan for waste

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Design and branding firm Landor makes Central Park litter look good

Landscape Forms announces the introduction of a new litter and recycling system designed by leading design and branding firm Landor for the Central Park Conservancy (CPC), a non-profit that funds maintenance and capital improvements for the New York City landmark and nation’s largest public park. “This is our first product to start as a custom…

March 12, 2015

Keilhauer's sustainability efforts continue to expand in its goal to be environmentally benign, socially progressive and economically successful

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Keilhauer partners with local groups to recycle sewing machines

Keilhauer’s sustainability efforts continue to expand in its goal to be environmentally benign, socially progressive and economically successful. Last week, working with Partners in Project Green and The Repair Café, Keilhauer was able to remove 34 old and broken sewing machines from its production facility, all of which were dismantled and recycled, achieving…

March 9, 2015

IDEXCanada takes place Dec. 2-3, 2015, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building

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More from IIDEXCanada: 3rd annual IIDEX Woodshop 2015 call for submissions

Don't miss your chance to promote your work and your personal brand as a designer, woodworker or carpenter. IIDEXCanada is seeking submissions of residential and commercial furnishings, fixtures, lighting and accessories for its 2015 IIDEX Woodshop exhibition. Ontario Wood, the City of Toronto, and IIDEXCanada have teamed up to bring you the 3rd annual IIDEX…

March 5, 2015

From left: Arthur Potts, MPP Beaches - East York (Toronto); Doug Hietkamp and Gene Varaschin from Teknion; and Glen Murray, minister of the Environment and Climate Change

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Teknion receives environmental excellence award

Teknion Corporation today announced that it has received a Minister’s Award for Environmental Excellence from the Government of Ontario. Teknion was honoured for its strong commitment to environmental excellence by using innovative approaches and new technologies to protect the environment. “I congratulate you on being a recipient of the Minister’s Award for Environmental Excellence,” said…

January 27, 2015