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S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 2 | 3 CONTENTS Cover Photo: Woodbine Residence Photo by: Ben Rahn/A-Frame / Courtesy Johnson Chou Inc. 5 RAIC PERSPECTIVE New platform makes preparing client contracts that bit easier. 6 INSTINCTIVELY INSPIRED Johnson Chou Inc.'s conceptual explorations of narrative, transformation, and multiplicity. 9 FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION Experts in the building envelope sector are the answer to preserving Canada's existing building stock. 17 HEADING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Metal roofing and cladding experiences high demand from a variety of sectors. 25 DEBUNKING THE ENERGY MYTH Efficiencies of curtain wall and window wall systems far exceed previous expectations. 33 THRIVING IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY The challenges and opportunities of the reinforcing steel sector in 2022. 39 A JOURNEY THROUGH LIGHT & COLOUR Kitchen trends for 2022 and beyond take a more organic route. 45 THE FUTURE IS ELECTRIC Electrical and communications systems step up to meet the needs of our planet. 49 CONTROL YOUR COLOUR TEMPERATURE New lighting technology is ready for a changing world. 51 ART IN ARCHITECTURE Masonry has an even wider range of materials and textures to match every taste. 39 25 projects 53 Thames Hall Health and Wellness Centre – Western University London, Ontario 57 École Secondaire Handsworth Secondary School North Vancouver, B.C. 61 The Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCA Toronto, Ontario 63 The Quad Student Residence – Phase II – York University Toronto, Ontario 65 Bergen Gardens Winnipeg, Manitoba 69 The YMCA at The David Braley Vaughan Centre Vaughan, Ontario 70 Residence 8 – Brock University St. Catharines, Ontario 73 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Headquarters Toronto, Ontario 75 Centre for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Calgary, Alberta 76 PEXSISEN Elementary School & Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School Sooke, B.C. 78 Red Crow Community College Stand Off, Alberta features

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