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D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 2 | 3 CONTENTS Cover Photo: Niagara Parks Power Station, Niagara Falls, ON Photo by: David Lasker Photography projects 39 features 5 RAIC PERSPECTIVE Putting the spotlight on professional excellence. 6 THE ART OF ADAPTIVE RE-USE For more than 50 years +VG Architects has been making the impossible, possible. 9 A SOLID JUGGLING ACT While interest rates challenge the concrete sector, sustainable innovations are helping keep it buoyant. 21 JOIN US The architectural woodwork sector is looking incredibly strong for 2023. 27 NAVIGATING THE THERMAL BRIDGE Superior insulation techniques and their part in building for the future. 35 BEYOND GREAT Specialists in green building design are coming up with solutions for every eventuality. 39 WALK THIS WAY Resilient flooring has gone that extra mile with its latest offerings. 43 THE PERFECT SURROUNDINGS Technology in the walls and ceilings realm focusses on air quality and design flexibility. 45 OUT COLD Experts in fire suppression systems take the lead in response to inconsistent standards. 48 SENSE OF SELF The key trends coming down the pipeline for the audio visual sector. 51 Evolve – UBC Vancouver, B.C. 57 Canada Games Park and Neil Campbell Rowing Centre Thorold, Ontario 61 Eagle Ridge Hospital Expansion Port Moody, B.C. 65 Landmark 7 Kelowna, B.C. 69 Nanaimo Fire Station #1 Nanaimo, B.C 73 Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre & Library Toronto, Ontario 75 Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Tower – Royal Inland Hospital Kamloops, B.C. 79 Putman Family YWCA Hamilton, Ontario 81 KF Centre for Excellence Kelowna, B.C. 84 Sakāskohc High School Onion Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan 85 Hazel McCallion Campus Student Centre – Sheridan College Mississauga, Ontario 87 NorthWest Community Lodge Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan 89 Stitó:s Lá:lém Totí:lt Elementary/Middle School Chilliwack, B.C. 90 Polaris At Metrotown Burnaby, B.C. 92 Ben Calf Robe – St. Clare Catholic Elementary/Junior High School Edmonton, Alberta 93 WHT Mead Animal Science Centre Modernization – Lakeland College Vermilion, Alberta 95 Bonnybrook WWTP Cogeneration Facility Expansion Calgary, Alberta