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  Adaptive reuse of former big box store facilities brings several advantages – including proximity to large populations and ample parking. As healthcare systems seek to expand their community reach and bring care closer to patients, the adaptive reuse of former big box retail stores is emerging as a faster and more cost-effective solution. Due…

  BC Hydro is upgrading its Anahim Lake Station and integrating solar energy from Ulkatcho’s Anahim Lake Solar Farm into its microgrid. A first-of-its-kind initiative in B.C., this project sets a new benchmark for renewable energy integration in remote communities across the province. “I am honoured to be involved in this great initiative. Since my first…

College and university campuses contend with a wide range of complex safety challenges: from something as simple as unauthorized entry into a specific area or building to tense demonstrations stoked by social media or even threats of active violence on campus. While safety has always been a priority across college campuses, many of the systems…

The project remains on track for a 2029 completion. Roper St. Francis Healthcare, in partnership with E4H Environments for Health Architecture; Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); and Barton Malow | Edifice, has officially broken ground on the future Roper Hospital. The $1.2 billion campus is designed to transform healthcare delivery in the Lowcountry, combining advanced…

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada has launched its Climate Action Plan (CAP) – A Framework for Engagement and Enablement. The CAP sets a course for the architectural community, providing a dynamic roadmap to accelerate the transition toward low-carbon, resilient, and regenerative development and design across Canada. Globally, buildings and construction account for about 37…

  There’s a growing disconnect between the design of today’s offices and the evolving needs of building occupants, according to a new report from Crown Workspace. The report, which surveyed 1,250 office workers and facilities decision-makers across the UK, U.S., Singapore, India, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, finds that the fully open-plan office, once hailed…