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6 RAIC Perspective Age-Friendly Communities. 8 Reach For The Sky HCMA's passion for community-focused design is limitless. 14 Intimate Relationship Thermal performance issues are driving the development of new building envelope technologies and products. 27 Coming Out On Top Trends in the metal roofing and cladding sector are rapidly changing. 33 Stand Your Ground Hardwood flooring brings nature indoors. 37 Window Shopping Consumers demand energy-efficient windows that maximize light exposure. 43 What's Making A Splash? Experts reveal the hottest new bathtub and shower trends. 47 Blowing Hot & Cold The HVAC sector is devising and deploying a range of quasi-renewable systems. 51 You've Been Framed Setting new standards in the world of scaffolding. 57 Focus On IT The increasing role of software in construction. contents ON THE COVER 8 33 97 PROJECTS 61 Fort McMurray International Airport Expansion: Fort McMurray, Alberta 67 Canada Post Pacific Processing Centre: Richmond, B.C. 71 Emerald Ridge Elementary School: White City, Saskatchewan 73 The Prescott: North Vancouver, B.C. 77 The Gardens: Richmond, B.C. 81 City of Edmonton Pavilions: Edmonton, Alberta 85 Hotel BLU & Residences: Vancouver, B.C. 89 UNITED Health & RecPlex – University of Winnipeg: Winnipeg, Manitoba 91 Grey Eagle Resort & Casino: Calgary, Alberta 94 The HOpe Centre – Lions Gate Hospital: North Vancouver, B.C. 97 Mod'rn: Burlington, Ontario 99 École Centennial School and All Saints Catholic School: Swift Current, Saskatchewan 101 Broadway + Fraser: Vancouver, B.C. 103 Deerfield Hall – University of Toronto Mississauga: Mississauga, Ontario 105 Wander and Entry Plaza Project – Edmonton Valley Zoo: Edmonton, Alberta 106 DoubleTree by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton: Edmonton, Alberta 109 New Student Residence – W. Ross Macdonald School: Brantford, Ontario FEATURES AUGUST 2014 Jasper Place Branch Library, AB Architects: Hughes Condon Marler Architects and DUB Architects (in joint venture) Cover photo and above: Hubert Kang DAYLUXE GALLERY TRC FLOORING IN APPALACHIAN WHITE OAK NEOCLASSIC AUGUST 2014 /5