Evolving Technologies Altering Building Design
By: Erik Jonasson The evolution of design tools used to conceptualize and create infrastructure has been significant. Over the years, design professionals have witnessed a shift from traditional manual drafting techniques to sophisticated digital tools and software that have revolutionized the design process and pushed the boundaries of creativity and collaboration. Adopting technologies such as […]
Purpose: Leading with & Leaning on our “Why”
By: Naseem Bashir An organization’s purpose tells the world why it exists. It clearly communicates how the organization impacts people who use its products and services. A well-thought-out purpose does not simply state the products or services offered by a company but instead describes what impact the company makes in the largest context possible. It […]
Williams Engineering Canada & AltaML Announce Partnership to Build Machine Learning Applications for Architectural, Engineering & Construction
Edmonton, AB, December 18, 2019 – Williams Engineering Canada (WEC), an industry leader in multi-discipline engineering consulting solutions, and AltaML, an applied artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) product company, both based in Edmonton, Alberta, today announced a partnership to build machine learning applications in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The two […]
From Zero To Hero
Award Magazine, December 2018, by Natalie Bruckner The green building design sector is advancing at such a rapid rate that it can be a little difficult to stay abreast of all the changes. Passive design, net zero, carbon positive – these are just a few terms and standards that now fall under the green building […]
Coming Together – Energy Management
Award Magazine, February 2018, by Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli It’s an interesting time for those involved in energy management. Regulations are quickly changing, technology is fast advancing, incentives are in place to help reduce costs and move Canada toward a sustainable future, and individuals in companies are collaborating to share experiences and further advance the sector. Over […]
The Rise of Smart Buildings
In an economy where smart technology has rapidly transitioned from a trend to a standard, it has increasingly become an integral part of numerous commercial and residential buildings around the world. A ‘smart building’ is a building equipped with technology that enables occupants to remotely control, program, and analyze data from an array of electronic […]
The Newest Technology In Lighting & Sustainability
Award Magazine, October 2017, by Stacey McLachlan Whether you’re an architect, designer, builder or homeowner, one thing is clear when you walk into a room: lighting completes a space. It sets a mood and tone for a room and, of course, helps you actually see what you’re doing. So while lights may sometimes get categorized […]
The Science Behind Building in Hot & Cold Climates
By: Hillary Davidson, P.Eng. Taking into consideration a respective region’s environment and climate is critical to the long-term performance of a building. Most of us would never wear a snowsuit in Hawaii or shorts and a t-shirt in the middle of winter in Calgary. Like dressing for the weather, buildings must be designed to properly […]