The time has come for architects to submit projects for the RAIC's prestigious awards program: there are 10 awards available that honour a wide range of achievements in the architectural profession

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) calls for award submissions

The time has come for architects to submit projects for the RAIC’s prestigious awards program. Architects are invited to enter their work or nominate a colleague or leader in the profession to be recognized for contributions to the built environment. There are 10 awards in total available that honour a wide range of achievements in…

November 25, 2014

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With its new Reclaim carpet tiles, Interface continues its good design work with with salvaged matter and materials

Interface has drawn on the natural beauty found in salvaged matter and materials for the design of its new Reclaim carpet tiles. The 25cm x 1m skinny plank series echoes the look of worn, weathered wood, lending interiors a feeling that’s both warm and inviting yet completely modern. Constructed of 100-per-cent recycled content fibre that…

November 24, 2014

1.Case Study: Delta Hotel Rebrand and Toronto Southcore Project: Jon Kastle, Thursday, December 4, 2014, 01:30 - 03:30

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What to do at IIDEX14: here are the Top 10 selling seminars

In less than two weeks more than 20,000 people will head to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to check out #IIDEX14. With its wide array of educational programming, seminars are selling out fast. IIDEXCanada’s Conference planning team has put together a list of this year’s top 10 selling IDCEC HSW seminars. Case Study: Delta Hotel…

November 20, 2014

Arbor pulldown kitchen faucet with MotionSense features transitional styling and is available in Chrome, Oil Rubbed Bronze and Spot Resist Stainless finish

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Homebuyers are like Goldilocks, looking for “just right”

Simple and smaller are better, as long as the quality remains intact. That sums up the feelings of Canadian consumers when it comes to residential living choices, according to the latest research from Moen Canada, in which hundreds of Canadian consumers were surveyed. “We still crave independence, but economic conditions and traditions are making multi-generational…

November 17, 2014

During the National Summit on Corporate Real Estate - hosted by IIDEXCanada - attendees have the opportunity to network with more than 200 CEOs, asset managers, owners, corporate real estate executives, designers and architects

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Coming soon: the National Summit on Corporate Real Estate, held at IIDEXCanada

On Thurs., Dec. 4, from 8 to 11:30 a.m., IIDEXCanada will be hosting the National Summit on Corporate Real Estate. During the summit, attendees have the opportunity to network with more than 200 CEOs, asset managers, owners, corporate real estate executives, designers and architects. The six Thursday-morning sessions selected cover a breadth of topics…

November 14, 2014

GreenWizard, a leading software provider for the design and construction community, presented Teknion with the award at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, held Oct. 22-24 in New Orleans

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Teknion receives Category Leader award from GreenWizard

Teknion Corporation today announced that it was named 2014 Category Leader in the Furnishings category by GreenWizard. GreenWizard, a leading software provider for the design and construction community, presented Teknion with the award at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, held Oct. 22-24 in New Orleans. “It is with great honor and pleasure to announce…

November 14, 2014

Desso's New Transition collection, with positively defined recycled chalk content

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Desso has developed a new material stream for its carpet tiles based on a partnership with a group of drinking-water companies

In a bold new move on the transformational journey to the circular economy, Desso, a leading global carpets and sports-pitches company, has developed a new material stream for its carpet tiles based on a partnership with a group of drinking-water companies in the Netherlands. As a Cradle to Cradle company, Desso is committed to developing…

November 11, 2014

Allegro LED is a group of lamps creating an elegant, accenting symphony in a suspended, almost magical equilibrium

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A pair of Foscarini standouts – Allegro and Mite – go LED

Foscarini has had great success this year with its growing LED collection. Facing a lack of satisfactory standardized solutions for its diverse collection of designs, the venerable Italian company started producing its own LED bulbs and systems. One standout piece is Lightwing by Jean Marie Massaud. Foscarini continues to go back in its history and release…

November 11, 2014

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Great expectations: Ian Chodikoff will become the executive director of the RAIC

The board of directors of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is delighted to announce that its new executive director will be Ian Chodikoff, FRAIC. Chodikoff is a widely respected architect, urban designer, educator and former editor of Canadian Architect magazine. Currently, the director of Fora Strategic Planning, an urban design consultancy in Toronto,…

November 7, 2014

BuzziVille Cocoon can be easily installed while preserving the integrity of open-floor plan office spaces

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The buzz regarding BuzziSpace? Three new products introduced at Orgatec

At Orgatec in Cologne, U.S. company BuzziSpace introduced three new designs - as an expansion of its popular Ville collection, meant to facilitate a collaborative environment, enhance creativity in the workplace, and provide noise-reducing solutions. As BuzziSpace is a socially conscious brand, these pieces are made from recycled materials. BUZZIVILLE COCOON Acting as an instant…

November 7, 2014