
Toronto: The Latest Architecture and News
Centre for Green Innovation at Evergreen Brick Works / Diamond Schmitt Architects
House 1 / Kyra Clarkson Architect
The Weston Family Learning Centre / Hariri Pontarini Architects

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Architects: Hariri Pontarini Architects
- Area: 3250 m²
- Year: 2011
St. Johns Rehab / Montgomery Sisam Architects + Farrow Partnership Architects
HIGHRISE - One Millionth Tower Documentary
New Commitments for Environmental Transparency

An increasing trend towards sustainable construction within the building industry has resulted in a steady stream of “green” products into the marketplace. It is not uncommon to see products labeled with numerous claims that are certified by previously unheard of governing bodies. Industry leaders recently gathered in Toronto at Greenbuild to focus on avenues to increase the transparency of such claims made in the marketplace, and develop an integrated information source to reduce confusion and increase reliability.
House on the Bluffs / Michael Taylor Architecture + Design
10 Up and Coming Urban Neighborhoods

USA Today has put together a list of city neighborhoods which are satiated with activity, areas which offer a “great slice of urban life.” These districts trend from the urban vicinity to its very core, each in itself exemplifying the revitalization of the American city. The list includes regions which have been influenced by deliberate urban revitalization projects, such as High Line Park in Chelsea; while other neighborhoods have experienced an influx of a younger populace which has contributed to its growth, such as Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh.
See the 10 Up and Coming Urban Neighborhoods after the break.



























