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March 16, 2010

Search continues for sustainable architecture

While sceptics and environmentalists duke it out for the final word on global warming, thousands around the world are investing time and money in renewable energy and sustainable architecture. Grass roots “sustainable” organizations are forming at an increasing pace, with the positive effect of raising public awareness.

March 10, 2010

EllisDon continues construction on 18 York Street office building in Toronto

Construction is moving up on a new office building at 18 York Street in Toronto, Ont. EllisDon Corp. is construction manager for the 26-storey office, which includes three levels below-grade parking and ground floor retail space.

March 10, 2010

University of Winnipeg aims for LEED Gold certification

The University of Winnipeg’s Science Complex and Richardson College for the Environment will ensure that the school practises what it teaches.

March 9, 2010

Center for Architecture Science looks at turning windows into solar power generators

Cityscapes of glass-clad buildings gleaming in the sun make Anna Dyson think about wasted energy.

March 8, 2010

Work continues on Dufferin Street underpass project in Toronto

Construction continues on the Dufferin Street Jog Elimination CN/GO Transit Underpass project at Dufferin and Queen Streets in Toronto. Dufferin Construction Ltd./Holcim Canada have completion of the project scheduled for June 2010.

March 4, 2010

EllisDon continues work on Canmet MTL, McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton, Ontario

Work continues on the Canmet MTL, McMaster Innovation Park project in Hamilton, Ont. General contractor EllisDon Corp. began the three-storey building — which is designed for LEED Canada NC Platinum Certification — in May 2009. Completion is scheduled for October 2010.

March 2, 2010

Bird Construction continues work on affordable housing project in Toronto

Work has reached the top floor of the affordable rental housing project for seniors at 717 Broadview Ave. in Toronto. Bird Construction Co. is construction manager of the eight-storey building, with approximately 70 units. Completion is expected by December 2010.

February 22, 2010

Construction continues on The Bayview in Toronto

Outside ground work continues on Rean Dr. for The Bayview project in Toronto. Daniels Corporation is owner/construction manager of the nine-storey, 74-unit project. The work also includes a separate retirement residence building.

February 19, 2010

Construction continues on Solaris at Metrogate in Toronto

A section gets a hoist at the Solaris at Metrogate Phase I and II in Toronto. Deltera Inc. is general contractor for the two, 40-storey towers with 868-units, ground floor retail and six-levels of parking above and below grade.

February 19, 2010

Construction to begin next year on Montreal library

Construction is slated to get under way next year on a new library in the Montreal borough of Saint-Laurent following a recent province-wide architectural competition.

February 18, 2010

Construction continues on The Republic condos in Toronto

Glass work continues on The Republic condominiums at Yonge St. and Eglinton Ave. in Toronto. Tridel Corp. has completion of the two-tower project scheduled for late 2011.