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Elementa are proud to support the London Festival of Architecture

Jun 27, 2014

Elementa have joined the LFA250 Club, a powerful core of like-minded practices who provide financial support to The London Festival of Architecture. The London Festival of Architecture consists of a programme delivered by partner organisations – leading cultural and academic institutions – alongside associated projects and open studios by architects, engineers, designers, artists, and curators.…

Doug Kerr & Ed Garrod join the UK Green Building Council’s Leaders Network

Jun 27, 2014

We are delighted to announce both Managing Director, Doug Kerr and Head of Integrated Design & Sustainability, Ed Garrod have both been accepted into the UK Green Building Council’s Leaders Network. The Leaders Network brings together senior leaders from across the industry to create a unique dialogue around sustainability and business. The acceptance reaffirms Elementa’s…

Integral Book Wins Marketing Award

Jun 19, 2014

Integral Group’s marketing team won a first place Marketing Communications Award in the Book/Monograph Category for the book Revolutionary Engineering. The award, given by the Society for Marketing Professional Services, DC Chapter, recognizes individuals and teams who create outstanding communications vehicles for architectural, engineering, design and construction firms. The award highlights the critical role and…

AIA National Conference 2014

Jun 01, 2014

Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) in Seven Climate Zones:An Analysis of How to Design NZEB’s in Varied Climates John Andary, 2014 AIA Fellow David Kaneda, and John Weale presented “Net Zero Energy Buildings in Seven Climate Zones: An Analysis of How to Design NZEB’s in Varied Climates” at the AIA Convention. Techniques on a variety of projects…

The Brewery District – Building 1 Selected as Finalist for Commercial Award of Excellence

May 09, 2014

The Brewery District – Building 1 has been chosen as a finalist for the 2014 Commercial Real Estate Awards of Excellence. This nine story, 265,000 sq. ft. LEED Gold certified building houses the Trankslink and Translink Police Head Office, as well as various ground floor retail amenities. In collaboration with Wesgroup, Integral Group provided mechanical…

New Belgium Brewery Breaks Ground in Asheville

May 05, 2014

New Belgium Brewing Company, the nation’s largest craft brewer held a special groundbreaking ceremony on May 1, 2014 in Asheville, NC. The facility will house a 133,000 square-foot facility, which includes a tasting room, brew house, cellars, a bottling operation, administrative office areas and public interaction areas. The distribution center will produce 500,000 barrels annually,…

Integral Projects Win AIA-COTE Top 10 Awards

Apr 22, 2014

AIA-COTE Top 10 Awards Feature Two Integral Group Projects The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and ecological design projects that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2014 National Convention and Design Exposition…

ETFO Project Wins Award of Excellence

Apr 14, 2014

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Headquarters project received an Award of Excellence at the 2014 Ontario Consulting Engineering Awards on April 12, 2014. This innovative new building effectively demonstrates how sustainable design can be successfully integrated into an urban neighbourhood in transition. “One of the most fascinating things I found about the project…

Blatchford Redevelopment Masterplan Awarded for Urban Design

Apr 07, 2014

The Blatchford Redevelopment Masterplan project in Edmonton, AB received a medal at the 2014 National Urban Design Awards, in the Urban Design Plans category. The award recognizes individuals, organizations, firms and projects that have contributed to the quality of life in our Canadian cities and their sustainability. Integral Group Canada was part of the Redevelopment…

Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union Wins Two Awards

Apr 01, 2014

SALMON ARM SAVINGS AND CREDIT UNIONwas presented with an award in Large Commercial Wood Design at the Wood WORKS! BC 2014 Wood Design Awards at the Vancouver Convention Centre on March 3, 2014. Wood WORKS! is a national industry-led initiative of the Canadian Wood Council, with a goal to support innovation and provide leadership on the use…

ETFO Headquarters Selected as a Finalist for the 2014 Ontario Consulting Engineering Awards

Mar 20, 2014

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Headquarters project has been selected as a finalist for the 2014 Ontario Consulting Engineering Awards. The overall vision of the 11,400 sq. m ETFO Headquarters was to provide a welcoming home for ETFO and a pinnacle of sustainable building practice. This innovative new building effectively demonstrates how sustainable…

Big on Sustainability, Brighouse Elementary Wins Major Award

Mar 12, 2014

Samuel Brighouse Elementary School in Richmond, BC recently won a Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Award in Architecture, thanks in part to the design ideas of students. Integral Group provided mechanical consulting engineering services to this exciting project. Read the full story at BC Hydro.

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