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Nonprofit arts organization DesignTO and Cosentino, producer and distributor of sustainable surfaces for the architecture and design spaces, have launched a Canada-wide call for submissions for the...

How do we build homes to withstand the impacts of climate change? That’s the question, and 600 local students are busy answering. These students are taking part in a unique opportunity offered by the...

When you first hear the term 'sustainability' applied to new development projects, technologically advanced building designs that are able to meet stricter energy targets may be the first thing that...

The National Trust for Canada, a charity dedicated to the conservation and promotion of Canada’s historic sites, has announced 12 finalists for the Next Great Save, a national competition that helps...

A long-anticipated, $200-million event centre in downtown Sudbury is moving from concept to concrete. Hoarding has been installed around the building site and several drill rigs have been brought in...

The Quebec and Eastern Ontario chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) has unveiled the winners of its seventh annual Concrete Construction Excellence Awards. Created to showcase outstanding...

Can 3D printing help address Canada's housing shortage? That's the question researchers, industry leaders and government representatives explored at the University of Windsor on Tuesday with a...

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has announced the recipients of the 2026 RAIC Architectural Practice Award, the RAIC Emerging Architectural Practice Award, and the RAIC...

As environmental accountability becomes embedded in design culture, the building envelope is being reconsidered not just as a protective skin, but as an active energy-producing surface. Treating solar...

The tallest residential mass timber building in Ontario is reaching completion. Soon, 60 apartments will be ready, surrounded by walls and framing free from emissions-intensive concrete. Large panels...

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