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Calgary’s conversion recipe could have some ingredients to likewise help transform underused office space into housing in Toronto. City Council’s planning and housing committee has adopted a motion urging a closer look at the downtown Calgary development incentive program. If the full Toronto Council approves, city staff would be directed to take Calgary’s approach for…

Elevator design is often overlooked, but not by the team of Don Parker, Michel Arcand, and Gillian Gregory of IN8 Design. IN8 Design undertook the ambitious task of renovating 17 passenger elevator cabs and two parking elevator cabs for a Cadillac Fairview office tower. “When our client entrusted us with the responsibility of revitalizing downtown…

In the spirit of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, business leaders must be mindful to secure their workplaces, whether that workplace is remote, in an office, or in a hybrid model. Return-to-office (RTO) mandates have been gaining momentum post-Labor Day, with some surveys showing a whopping 90% of companies are planning to implement RTO policies by the…

As a circular economy professional, I’ve always found Amsterdam revitalizing. From the city-wide circular commitments to the city-funded circular accelerator, all the way down to the delightfully clear signage that decorates waste and recycling bins, the city is teeming with inspired circular solutions. That’s why I was curious to attend the Future of Plastics and…

From patient comfort to maintenance, a BAS can have numerous impacts on a facility. Building automation systems (BAS) can be beneficial to healthcare facilities since they automate and streamline many processes. They work by integrating with different processes and systems across a facility to operate them. A BAS provides control over an entire facility system,…

The rental market in Canada has undergone significant changes in recent years, with long-term renting now seen as a viable alternative to homeownership, particularly among Gen Z tenants. Successful, modern rental properties offer similar amenities to condos, without the costs and stresses associated with traditional homeownership. In fact, data shows that both millennial and Gen…