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We are still in. Integral Group stands with over 1,000 U.S. governors, mayors, businesses, investors, and colleges and universities in declaring our commitment to meaningful action on climate change. We believe the Paris Agreement is integral to reaching our climate goals. Drastically reducing carbon emissions is critical for the health of our planet and our…

Building Sector — Responsible for 30 Percent of Global Emissions — Has Steep Climb Toward Achieving Paris Agreement Targets. The building sector, which is responsible for global emissions roughly equivalent to that of China, must operate at “net zero carbon” by 2050 if global warming is to remain under two degrees Celsius, the limit enshrined…

Vancouver, BC: The Audain Art Museum, was recently honored at the 2017 AIBC Architectural Awards with the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Award in Architecture Medal. Intended to recognize excellence and achievement, the medal distinguishes the development as a pillar of architectural and engineering performance. Integral Group provided mechanical, electrical, energy modeling and sustainability consulting…

Integral is pleased to announce the release of The City of Toronto Zero Emissions Building Framework Report. Involving much collaboration with Integral employees, including key contributor Principal Dave Ramslie, the report aims to push Toronto into a new, sustainable age. Focusing on creating high-performance, sustainable developments, the framework provides a detailed plan to increase energy…

Next month sees the return of Vision, the UK’s premier built environment event, offering industry intelligence on products, materials, trends and technology across the construction market. Aimed at architects, designers, specifiers and their clients, Vision 2017 provides an international focus for innovative products and building solutions, bringing together some of the best designs and leading…

Elementa are delighted to announce that we have been selected to feature in the New London Architecture’s ‘London: Design Capital’ exhibition. Opening to the public today, the exhibition and insight study explores the global reach of London’s built environment industries. DPR Construction, winner of this year’s International Project of the Year at the CIBSE Building…

We are proud to confirm that Edward Garrod and Clara Bagenal George from our London studio have been selected to headline a talk at the International Conference, Building Lasting Change 2017. The event, which is taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre from the 30th May-1st June, is Canada’s largest green building industry event and…

The British Council for Offices (BCO) today announces the commissioning of a major research study “Wellness Matters: Health and Wellbeing in offices and what to do about it”. The study will critique existing Health and Wellbeing measurement and certification, identify the most recent and relevant medical evidence justifying a proactive approach to Health and Wellbeing…

Three Integral Group projects have been awarded First Place at the ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter Technology Awards. Woodside Priory School features a new STREAM (science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, and math) classroom building and residential faculty building on the campus that seamlessly blend into the surrounding landscape. Our aim was to provide beautiful, healthy, and…

The Minnesota Street Project was awarded the AIA San Francisco Merit Award for Architecture at the 2017 Design Awards. The project responds to the increasing lack of studio and commercial space for San Francisco’s artist population. The building, a renovated 1937 warehouse, provides a venue for galleries, events, and exhibitions and includes 15 private galleries,…