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Comment on Diamond Schmitt to design Ottawa’s new central library and archives by Laurie Wade

Laurie Wade — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 15:16:23 +0000

It would be nice to honour the memory of Mr. Carnegie either by architectural detail or by naming a section of the library, if not the library itself after him. Between 1901 and 1906 this man loaned money out to towns specifically for the building of libraries, resulting in 125 being built in Ontario alone. These old buildings vary in appearance quite a bit, but are quite beautiful, part of our history, thanks to this Scot. I would hate to see such an institution with an ultra modern look to it. Make it something memorable, with character.

Comment on Editorial: Architecture’s Climate Crisis by Tom Ponessa

Tom Ponessa — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 01:55:37 +0000

Yes, get educated. Architects and engineers who are already building this way present their work at our conference in Toronto every year. They bring outstanding built examples of international and local designs that address climate change and carbon. At the Green Building Festival on October 8th this year Dietmar Eberle (among others) will present his Austrian HQ building that has no mechanical HVAC system. The full agenda will be up soon and a taste of it is at https://sbcanada.org/conferences/green-building-festival-2019/

Check out the quality of past programs and speakers on YouTube- search for Green Building Festival

Comment on Editorial: Architecture’s Climate Crisis by Andy Thomson

Andy Thomson — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:14:35 +0000

LEED and Passivhaus are solid standards, but we need first of all to lock into the target of carbon control. The mishmash of competing green standards out there with voluntary enrolment/compliance means we need a mandated federal level of commitment to an energy use per area metric or TEUI/TEDI, and then let the Architects and Engineers decide how to meet those goals – with the standard of their choice. https://www.andythomson.ca/2018/11/20/how-many-miles-per-gallon-does-your-building-get/

Comment on Editorial: Architecture’s Climate Crisis by George Hawirko

George Hawirko — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 06:38:30 +0000

Excellent advice contained in this article, but I can say without any hesitation that Canadian technology, already in place would answer everyone’s problems for attaining the Sustainability. low-carbon-footprint sources for materials. The problem is that current suppliers are violently in objection to allow these technologies to enter the supply chain leaving us without any oxygen to move forward and delaying the industry to enter into a better future.

Comment on Redevelopment plans raise concerns for Ontario Place supporters by Tim Hayduk

Tim Hayduk — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:45:52 +0000

I visited Ontario Place a decade ago and thought it was a tremendous site, well worth preserving. So many exposition buildings are not thought of as lasting and yet what would San Francisco be without the Palace of Fine Arts or Seattle without the Space Needle? There is little left of Expo ‘70 in Osaka. Ontario Place speaks to the architecture of the late 60’s/early 70’s and is still inspiring today. Do not destroy this unique and wonderful landmark.

Comment on Redevelopment plans raise concerns for Ontario Place supporters by Catherine Nasmith

Catherine Nasmith — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 14:48:05 +0000

In reply to Jeffrey Balmer. Jeff, Thanks for setting up the petition, I am sharing widely and will work on getting the word out further.

Comment on Canada and European Union agree to recognize architect credentials by sarah shyne

sarah shyne — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 20:01:20 +0000

Will this be happening anytime soon?

Are CALA waiting for Brexit to happen?

Comment on Redevelopment plans raise concerns for Ontario Place supporters by Jeffrey Balmer

Jeffrey Balmer — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:39:39 +0000

Fellow architects: let’s take the lead on this preservation campaign, and ensure that we save Zeidler’s brilliant Modernist landmark for future generations.
Here’s a link to the online petition referred to in the article above.
https://www.change.org/p/premier-doug-ford-save-our-ontario-place
Please sign and share with your friends and colleagues.

Comment on Canada’s Infrastructure of the Future by Morris Charney

Morris Charney — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:20:10 +0000

This is a time when Montreal has to do some serious work in setting out urban planning objectives regarding its infrastructure. One has to believe in the benefits of good urban planning without the meddling of politicians. Lots of new roads are being built [and will continue to be built causing serious congestion for some time], two super hospitals have been built using a public/private partnership [but old problems of insufficient budgets and construction defects persist], the Royalmount project has been approved by one municipality [representing 20,000 occupants], the closure of the road across the mountain was done without prior consultation of adjacent communities, the Provincial Government wants to do away with existing school boards ..etc

Comment on Carleton’s Forum lecture series welcomes John Patkau on January 21 by Lowell Lo

Lowell Lo — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 04:42:21 +0000

I am traveling from Toronto to attend this lecture from Mr. Patkau tomorrow morning. I emailed the carleton organizers about making sure I get a ticket to attend the lecture as my train arrives around 5:00pm. No one responded.

I hope I get in .

Comment on Big Ideas, Small Houses by Jarren Butterworth

Jarren Butterworth — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 02:03:03 +0000

The “disharmony” street looks like a nice organic neighbourhood street that’s developed over time with a variety of styles and diversity but a general “harmony” of massing. The “harmony” example looks like a gross master-planned development that no one will like in 20 years.

The most sought-after and beloved neighbourhoods in my city (victoria) look like the first example, a mix of both style and size. Simple but functional post-war bungalows next to grand old 1900’s clap board heritage houses with the odd mid-century modern split level peppered throughout.

Yeah, it’s me, commenting on a 2009 article about house shapes.

Comment on Canada’s first ‘Zero Net Energy’ building opens in Oxford Country by Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 01:14:50 +0000

Hello,

Congratulations on this exciting new project! NBI is currently tracking 17 other zero energy hopeful commercial buildings in Canada, and will be happy to include this as the 18th so far. Looking forward to seeing a net zero performance outcome at the building’s first anniversary!

Building list: https://newbuildings.org/resource/2018-getting-zero-status-update/

Comment on Stantec Architecture part of consortium for CAMH project on Queen Street West by Max Driver

Max Driver — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:25:49 +0000

They use jargon about opening up the space but it’s already a very closed looking concrete cult compound. I note the brain stimulation centre (such euphemistic language for money and power driven quackery (like and including rtms and ai, etc) the only real application for which is genocide) AND the commercial retail space – more unsustainable Gravity Pope garbage? For the condo crowd? Did anybody notice we have a housing crisis and homelessness is bad for mental health – and Gifts of Light doesnt help? Face it, CAMH Psychiatry is one big arrogant sell-out and this is their Babylon.

Comment on December 2018 Issue by Mahmoud SAYED AHMED

Mahmoud SAYED AHMED — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:42:08 +0000

Nice job

Comment on PARTISANS FACTORY unveils new architectural lighting at IDS17 by Gillet Pierre-Alain

Gillet Pierre-Alain — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:24:14 +0000

Gweilo
Je suis un vieil architecte.Votre travail est magique et tellement pensé.
Peut-on avoir une idee des prix de vos lampes thermoformees?
Je suis peintre egalement et me lance dans des sculptures laquees metalliques tres geometrix.
Bien a vous.
PAG

Comment on Toronto’s new Union Station food court opens today by Terrence

Terrence — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 12:34:31 +0000

There is simply nothing really engaging about the space.