New Book

Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 17:46

Around and About Stock Orchard Street, edited by Sarah Wigglesworth is a "ten year on" review of the Straw Baled House and Office in London, where Sarah's architectural practice is based. Trevor Butler was a contributing author to two of the chapters, on "what do we mean by green", and "from innovation to common place"; both themes clear in his work and practice. The launch of the book took place at the RIBA, with Kevin McCloud whose TV show [more...]

La Petite Rivière update

Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 00:10

We are delighted to be collaborating with the client and design team on this unique sustainable development in Montreal.

For more information, visit the Project Website

Pictou Landing Health Centre wins 2010 International Architecture Award

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 19:13

The Chicago Athenaeum 2010 International Award for Architecture goes to Pictou Landing First Nations Health Centre, Nova Scotia Canada. The building uses 100% FSC timber from local managed forests and incorporates passive solar design principles in it's shape and form. Archineers provided thermal modeling and systems engineering design to the client and architects, Richard Kroeker of Piskwepaq Design Inc.

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Mansfield Street wins RIBA Award 2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 18:46

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have awarded the 2010 Award for Architecture for the project in Central London, W1, aka The Forest of Light.

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Farmers Market, Halifax - Construction in progress

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 23:51

The construction work on the Halifax Farmers Market is well underway and still on course for a summer 2010 opening, just in time for the glorious Nova Scotian peak tourist and fresh produce season.

The new envelope is taking shape, the east facing seawall is complete with new insulation, doorways and natural ventilation dampers. The lanterns that provide heat and light throughout the year are now clearly visible.

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Ministry of Community and Rural Development’s Integrated Resource Recovery

Monday, February 8, 2010 - 18:36

British Columbia: The Ministry of Community and Rural Development has completed its evaluation process and has announced that Archineers working with Urban Systems are now Qualified Consultants for the range of services related to Integrated Resource Recovery as follows:

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