Cities and transport have always evolved together. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, railways and trams opened cities up to new kinds of urban development on the edges of dense, walkable cities created over many centuries. Then in the mid-20th century, the introduction of cars opened huge opportunities for development beyond inner ring suburbs, creating […]
August 24, 2023. OTTAWA, ON. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) warmly congratulates Her Excellency Natalka Cmoc on her appointment as Canada’s Ambassador to Ukraine. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the appointment on August 24. “On behalf of the Ukrainian Canadian community, I congratulate Ambassador Cmoc on her appointment. I am certain […]
A forthcoming change to B.C.’s Building Code that will require all new homes to have at least one temperature-controlled room presents an important opportunity to build creatively for the future, says an expert in environmental design and sustainable architecture. The government is proposing that all new homes have a minimum of one living space that […]
Fresh water is scarce in many parts of the world and must be obtained at great expense. Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water for this purpose, but doing so requires a large amount of energy. Further away from the coast, practically often the only remaining option is to condense atmospheric humidity through cooling, […]
It will charge your car through wireless induction pads or a special electric rail. Read the full story here →
Client: SAAM Towage
Architecture Firm of Record: SURF Architecture
Location: Vancouver, BC
Client: SAAM Towage
Architecture Firm of Record: SURF Architecture
Location: Vancouver, BC
Japanese studio Shigeru Ban Architects and local studio AMBK have designed a cross-laminated timber expansion for Ukraine‘s largest hospital, which is located in Lviv. Designed to increase hospital capacity in the country, the surgical centre was announced by the mayor of Lviv at the end of June at the Lviv Urban Forum. Construction of the extension […]
Successive governments have worked together on its renewables programme. Learn more about renewable energy: Read the full story here →
Autodesk Tandem is a digital twin solution, designed to deliver smarter buildings and operational excellence. By connecting data from the building’s lifecycle within one dynamic, digital replica, actionable insights are always at your fingertips. Read the full story here →
SUSTAINABLE URBAN & REGIONAL FORM
