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J U N E 2 0 2 3 | 3 Cover Photo: Bridlewood Affordable Housing, Calgary, AB Photo by: Christophe Benard Photography/Courtesy Metafor 5 RAIC PERSPECTIVE Tackling equitable housing solutions. 6 MAKING TOMORROW BETTER THAN TODAY With its new rebrand, Metafor honours its past while embracing a brighter future. 9 THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF CONSTRUCTION Precast concrete industry advances sustainability with innovative techniques and partnerships. 19 AIM HIGH Roofing and cladding trends for 2023 and beyond. 27 AGAINST THE GRAIN The rise of engineered wood products following an unpredictable market. 35 A GAME CHANGER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Emerging topics and groundbreaking studies influencing tomorrow's sustainable design decisions. 39 OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS The door industry continues to evolve and shape building design. 47 DRY & MIGHTY Waterproofing solutions that rise above nature's challenges. 51 ROCK YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE Innovative landscape products thrive despite inflation challenges. 57 GO WITH THE FLOW Revolutionary mechanical and HVAC systems take centre stage in industry innovations. 51 83 projects 61 The Butterfly Vancouver, B.C. 67 ICU Expansion – Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Nanaimo, B.C. 71 Windermere Fire Station 31 Edmonton, Alberta 73 Student Housing and Dining – University of Victoria Victoria, B.C. 77 Renew Sinai Phase 3A – Mount Sinai Hospital Toronto, Ontario 81 Sun Towers 2 Burnaby, B.C. 83 Canmore Fire Station Canmore, Alberta 85 Kashgêk' Building Whitehorse, Yukon 87 CIBC Square Toronto, Ontario features CONTENTS P H OTO G R A P H Y BY J A M E S B R I T TA I N /CO U RT E S Y W I L K I N S O N E Y R E

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