Friendly Giant
A telecommunications giant creates an innovative workplace rich in amenities and opportunities for spontaneous interaction.
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Collegial Think Tank
The new Canadian headquarters of an international consulting company combine collegial workspaces and refined public areas in a dignified campus setting.
Architects vs. Big Business: A Case Commentary
An architect and his business partner set a legal precedent in their winning battle against an entertainment industry Goliath.
Present-Tense Presentations
A new generation of audio-visual presentation technologies take advantage of computerization to deliver a sophisticated information package.
Enlightened Government
New federal government offices use innovative design to challenge hierarchical organizational structures.
Sustained Discussion
The first follow-up conference to Vancouver's GBC '98 reveals that Canadian architects are beginning to make important contributions to sustainable design.
Salvaged Materials in New Buildings
A new guide assists architects and engineers in the specification of salvaged materials for use in new construction.
Green Acres: Earth Centre, Yorkshire, England
Yorkshire's Earth Centre plays an important role in educating the public on sustainable environments.
Computer Science Building, York University, Toronto
van Nostrand DiCastri/Busby + Associates, Architects in Association
Climate Dodge
Canada and the United States are enjoying buoyant economies that they fear will be threatened by curbs on energy consumption.
Brilliant Green
Sophisticated architecture and urban design combine with an ambitious environmental program in the new civic heart of a growing suburban municipality.
Designing for Disassembly
Designing for disassembly provides an innovative strategy for attaining environmental goals and building adaptability.