Innovative technologies in architecture

Technology has changed the way most industries do business, and architecture and design are no exception.  Advances in design technologies have allowed architects to better demonstrate their proposed designs to clients, and clients to more easily visualize the end product. Architects are able to display multiple design options with ease and can make design changes on the spot, while also immediately calculating the effect of changes on the overall design. The architect still provides the creative impetus for the project, and is critical to interpreting and realizing the client’s needs, but innovative technologies now allow the architect to shift more of their focus to the client relationship.
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It’s common knowledge that owning a pet can improve the quality of life for the owner, providing companionship and often encouraging a more active lifestyle, but recent studies show that pets can also provide a therapeutic benefit for patients in a healthcare context. Read more

Generation Z—those born between the mid-1990s and mid-2000s―are coming of age and, as “digital natives”, are changing the world around them. This generation was born into the world of the Internet and has never known a time without instant access to a wide range of information. Their technology-enabled upbringing has also led them to learn differently than did previous generations, including the Millennial generation. Read more

The local police station is an essential thread in the fabric of every community. Its presence provides security to the residents and is a reminder that the neighbourhood is protected.  Views are changing, however, on how local police forces want to interact with their communities, and how their stations can be designed to facilitate these changes. Read more

The healthcare landscape is going through an unprecedented transformation. Disruptive technology, an ageing population, rising healthcare costs, and empowered patients who want a greater say in healthcare decisions; all have far-reaching implications in terms of diagnostics, treatments and delivery of care. Read more

We have enjoyed working with the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) on multiple projects, including the Child and Youth Mental Health Program. The focus of this program is to provide mental health services, in addition to academic support, to high school students who are unable to attend regular classes due to anxiety or depression. Read more