Smith & Fong Co., manufacturer of Plyboo bamboo architectural plywood and flooring products, has announced it is stepping up it operations and taking an active role in the Canadian marketplace
Coalesse, the leader in bringing new life to work, is pleased to announce the Modern Collection from Arzu Studio Hope featuring 10 new patterns and designs
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is pleased to announce that DIRTT Environmental Solutions has been named the inaugural winner of the CaGBC Green Building Product of the Year Award for its interior wall system called Enzo. The company was on hand at the Building Lasting Change 2015 Gala Dinner (held last week) to receive…
Teknion Corporation announced today that four of its new workplace products – Journal Casegoods, Livello Counterbalance Height-Adjustable Worktable, Thesis Learning and Library tables, and Variable Multi-Purpose Seating – earned 2015 Green Good Design Awards. The Green Good Design competition is sponsored by the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, and the Chicago…
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,…
Loaded with possibilities for creating distinctive interior spaces, the new Silver Linings carpet tile collection from Interface reminds us of nature’s ever optimistic outlook. A versatile, flexible design choice offered in the company’s 25 cm-x-1 m skinny plank format, it features 12 colour options across three patterns: SL910 is the more subdued motif with the…
The American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment have announced its Top 10 Green Projects for 2015. Among them - and the only project from Canada - is the Diamond Schmitt Architects-designed CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory (LEED Platinum certified) in Hamilton, Ontario. ALL ABOUT THE PROJECT Natural Resources Canada relocated its CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory…
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…
PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Toronto) is pleased to announce that two of its projects - Bridgepoint Hospital in Toronto and the St. Catharines Site - have achieved LEED Silver certification through the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), surpassing intended classification as LEED-certified buildings. “Our team was able to maximize value for our clients and achieve a higher level of…
Innovative architectural and structural design in large wood buildings, including mid-rise and commercial structures, headlined the 2015 Wood Design Awards event at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West) last week. The 11th annual event, organized and hosted by Wood WORKS! BC, honoured excellence in wood building and design, and recognized leadership and innovation in wood use.…