General view of the building and the main entrance of Aux Mille-Voix secondary school. Photo courtesy Raphaël Thibodeau Two new high schools in Montreal, Aux Mille-Voix and Irma-LeVasseur, completed construction in the fall of this year, with designs adapted to their built and social environment. The project results from Quebec’s Ministère de l’Éducation program aimed…
By Michael Miller, assoc. AIA Photos courtesy Vetrotech The growing focus on climate change is prompting architects and their partners to re-evaluate traditional strategies and materials in search of opportunities to mitigate the environmental impact of buildings. While glass has proven instrumental in reducing facilities’ electrical demand and mechanical loads, it remains an energy-intensive material…
Transform your architectural designs with Morin’s Pulse Series—where innovation meets creativity. These distinctive wall panels feature triangular ribs that emulate the electrical peaks of a heartbeat, offering dynamic textures and a striking visual impact. With flexible installation options—horizontal, vertical, or both—you can customize every project to perfection. Want even more versatility? The Pulse Series integrates…
Elastochem’s Insulaire is a revolutionary polyurea air barrier system that transforms how commercial buildings manage air and moisture infiltration. This spray-applied membrane offers exceptional durability and a seamless barrier, setting a new industry standard. Traditional peel-and-stick membranes can be a headache. They rely on perfect conditions and precise application, or you risk peeling edges, and…
A new science facility named Atlantic Science Enterprise Center (ASEC) has broken ground in Monton, N.B. Photo courtesy Diamond Schmitt To provide federal scientists and researchers with state-of-the-art, sustainable, and collaborative facilities, a new science facility named Atlantic Science Enterprise Center (ASEC) has broken ground in Monton, N.B. The facility is being built on the…
A proposed mixed-use development named 3131 Highway 7 is set to transform the city of Vaughan. Image courtesy WZMH Architects A proposed mixed-use development named 3131 Highway 7, across from the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC), is set to transform the city of Vaughan. Designed by WZMH Architects, the master plan intends to meet the growing demand for…
By Avinash Gupta, P.Eng., CBCO, CRBO, LBO, Mohamed S. Mohamed, P.E., P.Eng., and Dominic Esposito, P.Eng. Photo ©missisya/courtesy Bigstockphoto.com The most important activity in case of a fire emergency in a building is evacuating occupants to a safe place inside or outside the building before the environment becomes untenable. For the occupants to travel to…
BILCO’s Thermally Broken Roof Hatches feature an innovative frame and cover design that minimizes heat transfer between interior and exterior surfaces to resist harmful condensation and aluminum construction for corrosion resistance. These hatches are designed with 3” polyisocyanurate insulation for superior energy efficiency and an industry high R-value of 20.3, in line with modern roofing…
Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Canada Inc., recently unveiled CarbonLowTM, a new line of low-carbon gypsum wallboard to be sold in Canada starting in 2025. With up to 60 per cent less embodied carbon cradle-to-gate than traditional alternatives, CarbonLowTM will allow contractors and homeowners to use the quality CertainTeed solutions they trust while…
West Block, one of three buildings forming the core of Canada’s Parliamentary Precinct in Ottawa, was recently illuminated by Lightemotion. Photo courtesy Gordon King West Block, one of three buildings forming the core of Canada’s Parliamentary Precinct in Ottawa, was recently illuminated by Lightemotion, a global lighting design consultancy. An example of Canadian Gothic Revival,…
