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Université Laval to pioneer densification, finishing solutions for interior wood products

Université Laval has announced new research infrastructure that aims to position Canada as a global leader in green interior wood finishing and densification using innovative practices that will significantly impact the use of next generation interior wood products, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the comfort and health of consumers. The new infrastructure takes the form…

November 30, 2017

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IIDEX reveals 2017 Woodshop design winners

For the 5th exciting year, IIDEX Woodshop judges have selected emerging and established Canadian designers who have created innovative prototypes and products from a unique material: urban trees that have been brought down by pests, weather and other natural causes. Selected from entries across Canada by a panel of esteemed design and architecture…

November 16, 2017

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UGBC HQ installs Wattstopper lighting management system

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) headquarters in Washington, D.C. is more than just an office building. It serves as a living lab and a testament to the organization’s commitment to its own LEED standards. So when the USGBC team sought out a lighting and plug load controls solution to help it stay within the…

November 13, 2017

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Diamond Schmitt interiors lauded at WoodWORKS!

Two buildings designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects have been recognized for their outstanding use of wood in architecture. Lazaridis Hall at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario received the Interior Wood Design Award from WoodWORKS!, the premier event in Ontario dedicated to wood design and construction. The National Arts Centre rejuvenation in Ottawa received the…

November 3, 2017

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Studio TK + Alki develop bioplastic Kuskoa Bi chair

The first chair to be manufactured in bioplastics has been introduced to the market by Studio TK and Alki. Designed by Jean Louis Irtazoki and Anders Lizaso of Alki and offered through a partnership with Studio TK, Kuskoa Bi is made of fully recyclable materials derived from plant-based renewable resources. Though plastic proved to be…

October 18, 2017

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CBRE’s Vancouver office achieves WELL Certification at Gold level

CBRE's Vancouver office. Photo courtesy of CBRE CBRE's Vancouver office has achieved WELL Certification at the Gold level for New and Existing Interiors by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). The office space, designed by the Vancouver office of Perkins+Will and interior design lead Sarah Stanford, is the first to receive the distinction in Vancouver, awarded based…

June 7, 2017

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RAIC supports American Institute of Architects’ declaration on Paris Agreement

Mountain Equipment Co-op’s Vancouver headquarters by Proscenium Architecture + Interiors is 70 per cent more energy efficient than a conventional office building. Photo by Ed White Photographics The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has joined with architects around the world in supporting the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) declaration on the Paris Agreement, issued in response to…

June 5, 2017

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Google offices in Kitchener earn LEED v4 Silver Certification

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has congratulated Google on its sustainability leadership in earning LEED v4 Silver for Interior Design + Construction (ID+C) for its Google Offices Phase 1 in Kitchener, ON. As a widely-acknowledged progressive employer, Google has a passion for creating healthy and productive work environments that inspire and energize employees. When looking…

April 27, 2017

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Great design is sustainable by nature: Keilhauer

Photo Courtesy of Keilhauer With corporate values such as creativity, fun and integrity, Keilhauer was founded on the principle that great business is about more than dollars and cents. Rather, the company has always measured their success alongside environmental stewardship and the health and happiness of their neighbouring communities. Known as the Triple Bottom…

February 17, 2017

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Delos and HOK partner to further expand the global reach of WELL Building Standard

Image courtesy of HOK Delos, a wellness real estate and technology firm, has announced a partnership with HOK, a global design, architecture and engineering firm, to accelerate the organization’s mission to integrate health and wellness into the built environment. The new partnership will leverage HOK’s worldwide network of designers and clients to further expand the global…

October 11, 2016