Catherine Gagné

Two New High Schools by TLA Architectes, UN architecture, and NEUF architect(e)s redefine educational spaces with adaptable designs, sustainable materials like wood and recycled concrete, and bright atriums fostering connection. LEED-certified, these schools integrate green technologies and community-focused facilities for dynamic learning environments. https://buff.ly/41ksHy6 #SustainableDesign #CommunityArchitecture #LEEDCertified

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“Introduction to Passive House course! 🗓️ Course starts online December 4th, 2024. Perfect for homeowners, developers, realtors, and design professionals, this course covers the basics of Passive House principles, energy efficiency, and sustainable design practices in Canada.”

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Permit obtained for Bois de Lobbes! ✔️ Bois de Lobbes rethinks how architecture and urban planning can address current social issues by offering affordable and high-quality housing that combines functionality and collective well-being. Located in Gilly, the project will provide future residents with compact, functional, and energy-efficient living spaces where complementary functions will be mutualised in a space shared by, and for, everyone. In addition to fostering conviviality, these common spaces will also enable more efficient resource management. The project comprises 18 houses and 69 apartments of various sizes and typologies. Designed on a modular framework, housing units will provide great flexibility for internal configuration. The two-bedroom apartment will come in two versions: "2 bedrooms" or "2 bedrooms +", offering an extra space that can be adapted according to the buyers' preferences (dining room, office, etc.). A project by DDS+ with EQUILIS . Read more about Bois de Lobbes through link in comments.

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Call for Archi-Papers &/or Drawings on the 7th Frascari Symposium Theme(s): Flesh / Geometry / Shadow #Architecture #History #Theory

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At CIMS (Carleton Immersive Media Studio), we want to make sure BIM GIS tools are available for anyone without specialized knowledge. For that reason, we have added to Canada's Digital Twin platform a simple feature that allows users to upload external documentation to the scene and model elements, ensuring that all important information is easily accessible. In the map, the models are geolocated, and in the IFC viewer, the documents are stored in the IFC file as IfcDocumentReference (more details here: https://lnkd.in/eW5xp_Nr). Big thanks to That Open Company for this valuable lesson at #GetTheCode. #CanadasDigitalTwin #cimslab #openBIM #openSourceSoftware

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buildingSMART Canada and the National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada explored successful international case studies and implementation of openBIM. In this talk, Claudia Cozzitorto shares what has motivated the implementation of openBIM and why is it integral to the advancements within the built asset industry. This research has provided insights into how these global practices can inform and influence the Canadian roadmap for digital transformation in the built environment, highlighting benefits which include enhanced collaboration, interoperability, and efficiency across diverse project stakeholders. To do so an important step is to clearly articulate the strategic importance of integrating openBIM within the Canadian context to foster innovation, streamline project delivery, meet evolving industry demands, and move towards a more connected and efficient future. https://bit.ly/3xJDrtd

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[Breaking news] 📢 Oomph Group Inc. partners with WORKBENCH to launch a strategic planning program to help architects, engineers & interior designers manage a rapidly changing practice environment.  STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM HELPS ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & INTERIOR DESIGNERS MANAGE A RAPIDLY CHANGING PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 24, 2024 - Architects, engineers, and interior designers can now elevate their practice and navigate industry changes with a strategic planning program that offers a 360° view of practice operations, identifies areas for improvement, helps set actionable goals and provides a clear roadmap for success. Ongoing support ensures that strategies are successfully implemented, and program objectives are met. The program evaluates systems and practices in the areas of project and financial management, recruitment, employee satisfaction, company culture, and marketing/business development. This comprehensive analysis identifies a firm’s strengths and weaknesses and provides a framework to align strategies and activities for enhanced operations, personnel management, and marketing. Created by Oomph Group Inc., a leader in design marketing and business development, and WORKBENCH, a consultancy specializing in design firm operations and people management, the program is structured into four key phases. It starts with a practice review and information gathering through anonymous online surveys and in-person interviews. Next, an assessment and discussion retreat is followed by strategy design sessions, which include a SMART goal-setting workshop, the establishment of accountabilities, project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics. The final phase offers six months of implementation support through regular progress-tracking meetings to ensure successful execution. The sessions can be delivered either in-office or virtually, tailored to each firm's needs. “The architecture, engineering, and construction industry is undergoing rapid and transformative change,” said Oomph Group CEO Johanna Hoffmann. “The need for faster, more cost-efficient construction, increasing focus on sustainability, advancements in AI, innovative materials and methods, and growing competition from larger firms and new market entrants are reshaping the sector. The challenges facing design firms today are more complex than ever.” “Disruption upends the status quo, but it also unlocks opportunities: firms that embrace change can thrive and reach new heights,” said WORKBENCH Co-Founder Melissa Van Loon. “A plan for improving financial, human resources, and operational management systems, along with a strategy to differentiate, communicate, promote, and grow the practice are now needed to remain resilient and profitable in the face of change.” For more information see comment below 🔽

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Thrilled to be part of a new initiative alongside Oomph Group Inc. to support architects, engineers, and interior designers in strengthening their practices. We’ve developed a Strategic Planning Program that offers a 360° view of a firm’s operations, from project and financial management to human resources and business development. This isn’t just about systems; it’s about helping firm leaders adapt and grow with a changing industry. Our program digs into the real challenges firms are facing today—new materials, digitalization, sustainability requirements—and helps map out clear, actionable steps to navigate these shifts. With offerings such as an in-office program, virtual sessions, or an off-site retreat, the program provides a flexible structure to meet each team where they are. Together, we’ll work through workshops and set SMART goals, turning insights into action. I’m genuinely looking forward to seeing the impact this will have on the AEC community, and I’m grateful to collaborate with such passionate colleagues to bring this vision to life. Here’s to creating resilient, thriving practices that are ready for the future! #DesignFirms #StrategicPlanning #AECIndustry #Resilience #Collaboration #ArchitectureMarketing #EngineeringMarketing #InteriorDesignMarketing

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Earlier this year, Chevalier Morales unveiled the new Fondaction Offices in the Ville-Marie district of Montreal. The project is a prime example of smart building design in Quebec https://lnkd.in/euZF2Car #officebuilding #montreal #quebec #architecture #canada

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The choice of building materials for a specific project is a complex decision that requires a thorough assessment of the project's technical, economic, aesthetic and environmental requirements, as well as local constraints and regulations. +𝟐𝟑𝟕 𝟐𝟑𝟑 𝟒𝟑 𝟐𝟎 𝟖𝟔 / 𝟔 𝟗𝟗 𝟖𝟐 𝟗𝟎 𝟑𝟖 #latoilehome #modernhome #maisonneuve #maisonenconstruction #teamconstruction #constructionmaison #projetconstruction #suivremaconstruction #designlovers #Sustainability #Materials #Environment #Construction #Projet #Conseils #Matériaux #Promotions #Offers

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30 best architectural firms in Canada

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Towards a Circular Architecture in Olympic Venues.

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Here is an overview of our course and what you will learn! Explore the Foundation Learning Outcome Framework, comprising of 5 pivotal modules aligned with international standards. Elevate your team's expertise in openBIM and lead the charge in digital transformation. Learn more at: buildingSMART Canada Foundation | Innovation Seven (innovation7.ca) #BIM #ProfessionalCertification #CareerDevelopment #UpskillWithInnovation7 #buildingSMARTCanada

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Sneak peek at our #ACBIM service! From our recent project in the City of Toronto. Double opening elevator shaft .. during our review of our architecture and structure models we found that the elevator doors are on the opposite side, which varies between the architecture and structure drawings, this wasn't an easy pick for sure, as usually the vertical transport is one of the parts of the project which usually been overlooked. so why does this matter? what if this did not get captured in the drawings' development stage? not because it impacts public safety in case this elevator is used to carry a stretcher, but starting from the elevator shop drawings, which are usually developed and only from the architecture drawings, if this was not captured before the IFC .. and the elevators been ordered, then only solution would be to cut the wall "and the zone inside it!" and build a new wall as per the architecture drawings .. how much would this cost ..? likely $23k per floor or per elevator stop! can you believe it a few lines and hatches in the drawings yield more than $750k in change orders, so what is the best recommendation then? Or BASTET CMS #ACBIM recommendation .. using our architecture model and structure model, we flagged it and luckily the owner saved this money and the delay associated! BASTET CMS #ACBIM service is your eraser on your consultant drafting table! Reach out to us today to learn more, about how BASTET CMS ACBIM is helping our clients reduce their soft and hard costs! #BASTET #CANADA #BRITISHCOLUMBIA #ONTARIO #TORONTO #OTTAWA #LONDON #GTA #MANITOBA #ALBERTA #QUEBEC #VANCOUVER #CALGARY #RICHMOND #BURNABY #SURREY #COQUITLAM #TORONTO #MISSISSAUGA #ACBIM #ADABIM #ACPBIM #COORDINATION #VALUEENGINEERING #PEERREVIEW #CONSTRUCTIONPLANNING #PROJECTMANAGMENT #REALESTATE #DEVELOPMENT #CONSTRUCTION #DESIGN #RISK #PROJECTS

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