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The International Union of Architects (UIA) celebrates World Architecture Day annually on the first Monday of October. This year, the day highlights the potential of young professionals and aspiring architects to engage in participatory urban design. There are many ways to take an active part in local urbanism: take time to enjoy the public spaces in your city, attend local festivals and events, p...
That was the question of the day at the University of Waterloo’s Sustainable Aeronautics Summit 2023. In the keynote address by Dr. Suzanne Kearns, the audience was challenged to envision a future of air travel that is vastly more innovative in its approach to sustainability....
Each year, on the first Monday of October, in honour of World Architecture Day, the International Union of Architects (UIA) announces a theme intended to recognize how architecture and architects contribute to our daily lives. The theme is always chosen based on issues and challenges that are currently facing the industry....
Ottawa, 2023 - 09 - 26 - Figurr Architects Collective is happy to share the completion of a new head office design for two innovative companies: Caivan and its subsidiary organization, the Advanced Building Innovation Company (ABIC). The design blends modern workplace elements with warm textures and natural light to create a space brimming with creativity....
The Biennale Architettura is one of the most exciting and prestigious cultural events in the world. Every year countries submit exhibition content and ideas. The Canadian Pavilion was designed in 1956 by Enrico Peressutti of the Milanese firm BBPR (Banfi, Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Peressutti, Rogers) and is one of only 30 permanent pavilions. The Biennale is the only international visual arts exhibi...
Ottawa, October 12, 2021 - Over the past 18 to 24 months, the global COVID-19 pandemic has provided an opportunity to reduce our environmental impacts. With the drastic reduction of car use and commuting due to many lockdown measures, and the increased demand for home renovations and offices, millions of people worldwide, including architects, are considering how they can contribute to a healthy a...