On the shore of a northern Canadian lake, the need to respect the natural world hits home.
For two families who have cottages here, sustainability matters. It was important to ensure that the build…
Weathering steel roots new build to its natural setting
At the southern edge of Alberta, the prairie fields stretch as far as the eye can see. Overhead, the sky spans seemingly forever, the vast blue broken only by the occasional wisp of cloud. A river ben…
Reflecting the elegance and legacy of the golf club experience through
A round of golf is about much more than playing the course. It’s connecting with friends, family or business associates. The beauty of the landscape and time spent outdoors. The challenge of beating…
Steel clad residence at UNBSJ is built with longevity and legacy in mi
Nearly sixty years ago, the University of New Brunswick looked beyond its base in Fredericton and established a second campus in Saint John. For decades the Saint John site was modest. It developed a …
Steel offers environmental and financial benefits for high-rise constr
Cities are economic engines. They have the greatest concentrations of companies, the most job opportunities and the highest salaries. However, housing in major cities is increasingly unaffordable. The…
Steel cladding adds energy to Churchill Meadows Community Centre
“It’s just a box,” says architect Tyler Walker.
However, Walker’s description is intentionally coy. The new Churchill Meadows Community Centre in Mississauga is much more than “just” a …
For people of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, a new junior-senior high school is about more than education. It is also a centre for the community, which is approximately 90km northwest of Edmonton. Ch…
Pre-fabricated steel building in harmony with its lakeside setting
The shore of a quiet lake in Northern Ontario is a spot to commune with nature. It’s also a place to see how steel structures can intersect and complement the natural surroundings.
The new he…
Molson Coors builds on two centuries of history in Canada
In 2021, the Molson Coors Beverage Company completed construction on an integrated brewing and distribution centre in Longueuil, Quebec. The ultramodern production and distribution complex is one of t…
Lightweight steel framing provides elegance in Oakville condo
Oakville, Ontario is known for its high-end real estate. Close to Toronto, but removed from the bustle of the city, Oakville is a desirable community with established neighbourhoods and well-appointed…
Honouring past and present with weathering steel in Sudbury
Go for a walk around Sudbury, and you’ll find traces of both the region’s history and industries. Black leathered rocks, etched from mining. Red-orange ore seeping through the weathered ground.
…
The Impact and Durability of Steel in Passive Housing
Wrapped in black steel cladding, the Parkview House in Victoria, BC is visually striking. The home is a simple two-storey design with a typical peaked roof. Its simplicity makes it stand out. But unde…
The Growing Market of Insulated Metal Panels in Aquatic Centres
Beloeil, Quebec, southwest of Montreal, is tucked between Mont Saint-Hilaire and the Richelieu River and surrounded by agricultural fields. Beloeil’s new aquatics centre celebrates this unique setti…
A room of one’s own is necessary, Virginia Woolf tells us, for creativity and productivity. The thousands of people working from home over the last year and a half would surely agree.
B…
THE RECENTLY COMPLETED STRUCTUBE HEAD OFFICE IN LAVAL, QC – THE LARGEST WAREHOUSE IN THE CITY.
Picture a child with a red crayon.
Ask them to draw a house, and you’ll likely see a rectan…
KF Aerospace’s growth plans take off with steel support
THE NEW KF AEROSPACE MAINTENANCE HANGAR LOCATED AT JOHN C. MUNRO, HAMILTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
A Boeing 777 airplane is 74m long, 65m wide and 18.5m tall. If you want to park it in the garag…
Managing costs and efficiency by building for the environment you are
“In Winnipeg it’s much easier for us to design buildings because we don’t have any seismic load. It’s only wind loads… The deck was used to support the weight of the roofing system and the s…
Weighing in on the benefits and performance of steel construction
Awareness is growing of sustainable building technologies and the need to reduce energy consumption. For architects, designers, engineers, contractors and developers, this increasing environmental con…
The benefits of steel for residential construction
Steel is the go-to material for industrial and commercial construction. But when it comes to residential projects, steel is underrepresented. Jay Lim, principal at 25:8 Architecture + Urban Design in …
Custom cladding defines new building at McMaster University
McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario needed more space. More classrooms, more room for student services, more residence beds, more parking, even a spot for a daycare. So university officials decid…
Featuring True Nature Steel Tiles By Vicwest
Ongoing maintenance is a necessary part of homeownership. Most homeowners are resigned to reshingling their roof every decade or so. But in addition to …
Building the most sustainable, cost-effective mid-rise building
Using scientific analysis to guide construction
Mid-rise residential buildings can be found in cities across NorthAmerica, and more are under construction every day. Withcommercial spaces at street…
Maximizing density with steel creates panoramic vistas to Lake Ontario
Pier 27 is a multi-phase, large-scale condo development on Queens Quay, in Toronto’s central waterfront. As one of the last undeveloped lakefront parcels in the downtown core, Pier 27 is an importan…
Light Steel Frame Construction Delivers Precision, Efficiency and Savi
Située dans un quartier patrimonial de Cambridge (Ontario), la nouvelle résidence pour personnes âgées Seasons semble bien appartenir à son quartier. La pierre et la brique recouvrent les deux é…
Steel blends old and new structures, while providing speed and cost-sa
The Brandon Municipal Airport needed a major upgrade. First constructed in the 1970s, the building was out-of-date and small. But Prairie Architects, Inc., the firm that was contracted for the project…
Using pre-painted Z275 (G90) galvanized insulated steel panels to prov
When SMS Equipment was constructing a new facility just outside Laval, Quebec, the company was looking for a distinctive structure that reflected its business.
SMS is the leading Canadian hea…
The impressive Saskatoon Civic Operations Centre is a LEED certified f
“The City of Saskatoon wanted an innovative program on a site that they had attained,” said Gerry Garvin the Senior Contract Administrator in an interview with Steel Design magazine. “It is boun…
There are many reasons why using steel products are beneficial to arch
Steel has a lot of flexibility, which provides plenty of design
freedom. It’s a robust material, light-weight, durable,
attractive and maintenance free. Buildings in northern,
remote locations are a…
Pre-painted Z275 (G90) galvanized steel assists in ensuring perfect ar
The volumetry of this complex suggests a jagged-shaped glacier, a fragmented snow block reflecting sunlight, a piece of frosted and translucent ice in the northern environment,” says Yan Laplante, a…
The healthy homes of Grow Community, an urban neighborhood on Bainbrid
Grow Community is a development that appeals to individuals
and families looking to enrich their lives with environmental
responsibility, while reaping the benefits of a high-quality,
healthy lifestyl…
Steel has long been integrated into building construction and recogniz
In the case study presented here, a mid-rise office building in the GTA area was virtually designed using steel component construction and contrasted against concrete construction. The functionality o…
The versatility of steel gives architects and engineers the freedom t
Steel offers consistently high-quality standards, precision products and guaranteed strength and durability in the most challenging environments. Steel is produced to the most exacting specifications …
Wolfville’s Railroad Station is one of Nova Scotia’s few remaining
The station, a two-and-a-half storey brick and stone building, is valued for its historical association to the railway system in the Annapolis Valley and for its renovation in 1993 by Wolfville’s ci…
Number Ten Architectural Group has a long history of working in remote
The Fox Lake Cree Nation School is located in the town of Gillam, a semi-rural community in Northern Manitoba. The 1,349m2 (14,520 sq. ft.) elementary school accommodates a student population of 65 (t…
The CSSBI has developed a new standard CSSBI 61-18
Manufacturer Certification Requirements for Cold Formed
Steel Framing Members. Under the CSSBI certification program,
a participating Manufacture…
Ideally located on the St. Lawrence River, Montreal’s Old Port is re
In 1967 the Iberville Passenger Terminal, or Terminal 1, was constructed on a 305m x 91m (1,000 ft. x 298.5 ft.) pier for receiving cruise ship passengers. Parallel to it was a parking structure, or T…
Steel is so incredible for construction projects that it is known the
Fletcher went on to add that it was a long process to get the deal done in Georgia in order to build these structures but, by partnering with the right people the project became a reality. “One of t…
When the City of Red Deer approached Red Deer College about hosting th
“We envisioned a facility that would be learner-centred; support teaching, learning and the student experience; provide for sport and lifestyle fitness and be available for community use,” says Do…
The unpainted 30,000 shingles in “À la Canadienne” shingle patte
The architects teamed-up to complete the Monique-Corriveau Library, which involved an addition to and conversion of the St-Denys-du-Plateau church in Québec City. Built in 1964, the church is a land…
With a steel exterior and towering presence, the unique Premont Harley
Located at 1071 Boulevard Pierre-Bertrand, near the axis of Route 358 and Autoroute Félix-Leclerc (A40), the building is sheathed with 2,787m2 (30,000 sq. ft.) of 0.61mm (.0239”) 22.2mm (7/8”) co…
LustreLok™ is a thin, clear organic coating, applied to both sides o
This enhancement offers our customers and users the following benefits:
REDUCED COSTS: • The product is designed to be roll formed dry, which eliminates the need for lubricants • Lower maintena…
A composite floor system shortened construction time by three months a
Once assembled into floor decking and with rebar placed in the deep V-grooves, concrete is poured on the Ultra-Bond, creating a lightweight composite floor 292mm (11.5”) thick. Once finished, it has…
The Taylor Performing Arts Centre is music to students’ ears at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Designed by Pfeiffer Architecture, construction on the new addition to the school was begun in 2011…
The new Aquatic Centre in Iqaluit, Nunavut, has revitalized the commun
“It’s an aquatic centre first with community centre elements and a fitness facility. It’s Phase 1 of a long-term plan to increase recreational facilities in the community,” he explains. “Sin…
The award-winning Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre (CCRC) is n
The LEED Silver building resulted from a joint-use partnership between the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Eskimos Football Club.
MJMA of Toronto along with local partners HIP Architects (now Ka…
The Victoria Park Transfer Station is a waste drop-off and transfer f
The waste transfer station was built in the 1970s by Inducon Consultants of Canada Limited. The original brick building was constructed without a rain screen cavity. As a result, moisture entering the…