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Live Nation releases renderings of new waterfront venue proposed for Ontario Place The renamed RBC Amphitheatre will transform into an expanded year-round venue by 2030.

The renamed RBC Amphitheatre will transform into an expanded year-round venue by 2030.

In Memoriam: Paul Stevens (1963-2025) Paul was one of the founders of Toronto-based ZAS Architects + Interiors.

ZAS Architects + Interiors founder Paul Andrew Stevens has passed away at his beloved farm in Prince Edward County.

Designing for Tomorrow: Why Future Climate Data Matters for Building Design today With a rapidly changing climate, architects and other AED professionals will need to rethink the data that shapes key design decisions.

ICYMI in our October issue: We dive into an Environment Canada tool that predicts future climate across Canada (spoiler alert: plan for a dramatic increase in cooling needs).

B+H Architects Files for CCAA Protection The move was approved by the Ontario Superior Court on October 17, 2025, and allows the firm to continue operating while it seeks to navigate financial recovery.

B+H Architects has filed for CCAA protection. The move was approved by the Ontario Superior Court on October 17, 2025, and allows the firm to continue operating while it seeks to navigate financial recovery.

Hariri Pontarini Architects to Lead Redevelopment of McMichael Canadian Art Collection The resulting building will be a reflection of Canada's values: creativity, inclusion, sustainability, and respect for the land.

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, home to collections of Canadian and Indigenous art, has announced a redevelopment led by Toronto-based firm Hariri Pontarini Architects (HPA).

Report: Arthur Erickson Centennial Symposium A day-long symposium caps a year of celebrating what would have been Arthur Erickson's 100th birthday.

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The October 2025 issue of Canadian Architect. Our October issue explores sustainability in all its forms. Featuring AIA Canada Society Journal

The October 2025 issue of Canadian Architect: www.canadianarchitect.com/october-2025/ Our October issue explores sustainability in all its forms. Featuring AIA Canada Society Journal @aiaofficial.bsky.social

Cover: by EDGZ Architecture & Design Studio. Photo: Doublespace Photography

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Kollectif raises $30,000 for MR-63 and Architecture Sans Frontières Québec Since 2010, the annual golf tournament organized by Kollectif has supported cultural and humanitarian causes that highlight the architectural community.

Last month, 288 players teed off at Le Blainvillier golf club for the 36th edition of the Tournoi de golf des architectes du Québec (TGAQ), presented by Quebec-based architecture news site Kollectif in collaboration with ARD and EDP.

Call for Entries: 2026 OAA Design Excellence and Service Awards The biennial awards program highlights excellence in built projects and recognizes achievements by members of the architectural profession.

The OAA is accepting submissions and nominations for its biennial awards program, which highlights excellence in built projects and recognizes achievements by members of the architectural profession.

Council on Vertical Urbanism launches new Canadian office in TMU’s Architecture Building The launch celebrates a milestone for the Council's growing presence in Canada, strengthening collaboration between industry and academia in advancing research and innovation on tall buildings and urb...

On October 9, 2025, the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU)—formerly known as the Council for Tall Buildings and Vertical Habitat (CTBUH) formally launched its new Canadian office in TMU’s Architecture Building.

Product Picks from Feria Hábitat València 2025 A few pieces that caught our eye at this year's edition of Feria Hábitat in València, Spain.

A few pieces that caught our eye at this year's edition of Feria Hábitat in València, Spain.

In Memoriam: Dr. Kongjian Yu (1963-2025) His passing marks a loss for those in the architectural community, as well as those focused on creating a more sustainable future.

Dr. Kongjian Yu's passing marks a loss for those in the architectural community, as well as those focused on creating a more sustainable future.

Structural Engineering and Embodied Carbon Blackwell’s primer for architects on designing structures for lowered embodied carbon.

ICYMI in our October issue: Structural engineers Blackwell offer a comprehensive primer on how different structural materials contribute to upfront carbon—and the design strategies that can reduce that carbon.

Mississauga’s tallest tower tops off At 81 storeys, M3, designed by Arcadis, has become the City of Mississauga’s tallest building and the tallest Canadian tower west of Toronto.

At 81 storeys, M3, designed by Arcadis, has become the City of Mississauga’s tallest building and the tallest Canadian tower west of Toronto.

Six Shortlisted Teams Announced for 200-Block Banff Avenue Redevelopment Architectural Design Competition Parks Canada received 44 complete submissions from multidisciplinary teams during the open application period.

Parks Canada received 44 complete submissions from multidisciplinary teams during the open application period.

Prairie Passive: The evolution of Passive House in Manitoba Passive House buildings are gaining a foothold In Manitoba, where extreme temperature swings drive demand for high-performance, comfort-oriented buildings.

ICYMI in our October issue: Lawrence Bird looks at the origins of Passive House in the Canadian Prairies, and traces its ongoing evolution in Manitoba, where climate extremes put sustainable construction to the test.

ADFF: Vancouver to return next month In celebration of its 17th year, the ADFF will be showing documentaries about architecture and design from around the world.

In celebration of its 17th year, the ADFF will be showing documentaries about architecture and design from around the world.

Winter Stations International Design Competition returns to Toronto This year’s theme, Mirage, explores the nature of truth in the age of AI.

This year’s theme, Mirage, explores the nature of truth in the age of AI.

Submissions open for 2025 AIA Canada Design Awards The awards recognize best practices, innovative thinking, and design excellence in the work of AIA Canada members.

The awards recognize best practices, innovative thinking, and design excellence in the work of AIA Canada members.

Heritage Montreal hosting 50th Anniversary Benefit Gala The event will feature a cocktail dinner and bring together key stakeholders in the heritage field and those dedicated to the city’s future.

The event will feature a cocktail dinner and bring together key stakeholders in the heritage field and those dedicated to the city’s future.

La Soirée des Grands A 2025 | 12 novembre - Architecture sans frontières Québec Retour sur La Soirée des Grands A 2024 ! À vos agendas! L'équipe d'ASFQ est heureuse d'annoncer le grand retour de la Soirée des Grands A, au Marché Bonsecours à Montréal, le jeudi 13 novembre 2025 dès 17h30.

Architecture Sans Frontières Québec and its partners are hosting La Soirée des Grands A on November 12, 2025, at the Bonsecours Market in Montreal. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here:

Canada Council calls for submissions to Prix de Rome The Canada Council for the Arts is accepting submissions for its architecture practice awards until November 5, 2025.

The Canada Council for the Arts is accepting submissions for its architecture practice awards until November 5, 2025.

Our AI model can help improve indoor ventilation during wildfire season In 2023, wildfires in Canada caused more greenhouse gas emissions than all other sources combined. That means designing safer indoor spaces is a public health imperative.

In 2023, wildfires in Canada caused more greenhouse gas emissions than all other sources combined. That means designing safer indoor spaces is a public health imperative.

The @ottarchfoundation.bsky.social is hosting a presentation and panel discussion on design vision, design leadership, and procurement strategies that can create better #PlacesForPeople on October 9, 2025. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here:

Home Sanctuary: Passiv(doppler)haus in Search of the Sublime, Toronto, Ontario An urban Toronto home combines the technical rigour of Passive House with an exacting vision for a zen-like minimalist retreat.

ICYMI in our October issue: For our cover story, Maya Orzechowska visits a Toronto duplex by EDGZ Architecture & Design Studio that combines the rigours of Passive House with an exacting minimalism.

Canada Pavilion wins two awards at World Expolympics competition The Canada Pavilion was honoured in two major categories: the Gold Award for Best Tech Integration and the Silver Award in the Best Large Pavilion category.

The Canada Pavilion was honoured in two major categories: the Gold Award for Best Tech Integration and the Silver Award in the Best Large Pavilion category.

The October 2025 issue of Canadian Architect. Our October issue explores sustainability in all its forms. Featuring AIA Canada Society Journal

The October 2025 issue of Canadian Architect: www.canadianarchitect.com/october-2025/ Our October issue explores sustainability in all its forms. Featuring AIA Canada Society Journal @aiaofficial.bsky.social

Cover: by EDGZ Architecture & Design Studio. Photo: Doublespace Photography

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Op-ed: Places for Play—How Edmonton is Designing Multigenerational Spaces for Connection, Wellbeing, and Community When considering urban landscapes, where do parks and open spaces fit into the list of necessities? According to Shelley Robinson, Certified Playground-Design Inclusion Educator at Park N Play, it sho...

When considering urban landscapes, where do parks and open spaces fit into the list of necessities? According to Shelley Robinson, Certified Playground-Design Inclusion Educator at Park N Play, it should be at the top.

The Bentway unveils fall 2025 programming The Bentway's fall programming includes a colourful flotilla, a colossal mural, and an expansive light installation.

The Bentway's fall programming includes a colourful flotilla, a colossal mural, and an expansive light installation.

Urbanarium announces winners of Decoding Timber Towers A total of 44 submissions were submitted from six countries, and participating teams spanned from students to mid- and large-sized architecture firms.

A total of 44 submissions were submitted from six countries, and participating teams spanned from students to mid- and large-sized architecture firms.