SPARK-designed Beijing complex pays homage to historical textile market
To the naked eye, the unique look of the Jing Mian Xin Cheng complex in Beijing, China, might not remind anyone of....
The Ecocapsule
It’s the first truly independent micro-home
The story of the Ecocapsule began in 2008 when architectural studio NICE Architects participated in the Andes Sprout Society idea competition to design small housing....
Life lessons
By GREG McMILLAN
It’s often said that experience is the best teacher.
In the case of Matt Gilgan, the eldest son of billionaire homebuilder Peter Gilgan, of Mattamy Homes, truer words have....
Why a wood house is a good house
The folks at Confederation Log & Timber Frame know all about the many green benefits
First, let’s clear up one misconception about log homes – they are definitely not bad for....
KINGSHORE Windows & Doors known for high-quality products and top-notch service
When it comes to windows and doors, it seems KINGSHORE Windows & Doors Inc. has all the bases covered.
“When we started KINGSHORE we wanted to build a brand that would....
GEHRY – Museum under glass
Designed by icon Frank Gehry, the Louis Vuitton Foundation marries the past with the future
There is no way around it – the much ballyhooed Louis Vuitton Foundation, a sprawling museum....
A fine line along the cutting edge
Centra Homes incorporates green features that blend newest techniques with consumer demands
Centra Homes may be a relatively “young” company, but its president has already learned a very valuable lesson –....
STUDIO CACHOUA TORRES CAMILLETTI
Should all skyscrapers have the same language? Should they always be cladded in glass?
Studio CACHOUA TORRES CAMILLETTI started out by trying to envision what a skyscraper should be in the future....
As promised
Projections for building’s energy performance from Ledcor Renew retrofit right on the mark
By Greg McMillan
Ledcor Renew probably went out on a limb when providing both construction and energy performance guarantees....
A century based on trust
By Greg McMillan
When you’ve been in the construction business for 100 years, expect to deal with a few changes along the way.
So it’s no wonder M. Sullivan & Son Limited,....
