Wentworth Avenue: A Sustainable Future for Sydney's Heritage

🏛️ Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Buildings: Explained How do we preserve the cultural essence of Toronto’s heritage buildings while adapting them for modern use? In this highlight from Building Toronto’s Skyline, Nick Ainis speaks with Eric Rodrigues, Founding Principal & Creative Director of Boldera Architects, about the art and science of adaptive reuse. Together, they explore how historic structures can be transformed into innovative, sustainable spaces that meet today’s needs—without losing their legacy. 🎧 Watch the full episode here 👉 https://ow.ly/bJ7N50X5Wxi 💬 What’s one heritage building in Toronto you’d love to see reimagined for the future? #AdaptiveReuse #HeritageConservation #TorontoArchitecture #BuildingTorontosSkyline

Starting Next Monday, October 6th, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) will be holding it’s annual International Conference in Toronto. This year’s theme, “From the Ground Up: Tall Buildings and City-Making”, explores how urban development must integrate material and social initiatives to create cities that serve all inhabitants. The event emphasizes that meaningful city-making is about more than tall buildings, it is about nurturing the networks of people, institutions, and communities that shape a city’s identity. As part of the program, MTA Partners Phil Silverstein and Carol Phillips are joining the “Learning from Limberlost: Mass Timber Techniques” workshop hosted by the Canadian Wood Council, alongside Steven Street, Nerys Rau, Krista Palen, Mike Love, Pierre Koch, M.Eng., P.Eng., and Steven Craft. Limberlost Place will be a central case study, highlighting how sustainable materials and innovative design strategies can inspire the future of tall timber construction. #LimberlostPlace #ctbuh2025 #MassTimber #GeorgeBrownCollege #TorontoWaterfront #SustainableArchitecture #LowCarbonDesign #NetZeroCarbon #TorontoGreenStandard #TimberInnovation #CanadianArchitecture #MoriyamaTeshimaArchitects #ActonOstryArchitects #DesigningForCommunity #ArchitecturalLandmarks #FutureOfArchitecture #TorontoArchitecture #TorontoTallTimber

Cities can, and should, play a leading role in tackling the urban and climate challenges of our time. At a recent WRLDCTY panel, DIALOG Chair Antonio Gomez-Palacio emphasized that while the challenges we face are global, the solutions must be local – designed by and for the people, and shaped by the unique context of each place. Joined by Chris Fair (Resonance) and Sofia Song (Gensler), the panel addressed narratives around ‘model cities’ and highlighted places that are leading the way in inclusive, regenerative, and next-generation urbanism. #DIALOG #WRLDCTY #architecture #communitywellbeing #placesforpeople #urbandesign #conference #panel #thoughtleadership 

Discover how biophilic design combines with cultural wisdom to create inclusive, resilient community spaces: https://bit.ly/48OJoWf Architecture can be a tool for justice and high performance design doesn't have to be exclusive. The Lake City Collective Cultural Center is a grassroots-powered project deeply rooted in place and people. Architect, Associate Natalie Shutt-Banks, AIA, NOMA, and Director Sonja Bochart, IIDA, LEED AP, LEED AP BD&C, WELL AP, LFA, share a new model for regenerative design. #HispanicHeritageMonth

🏙 Toronto’s skyline is evolving — fast. In this flashback episode of Building Toronto’s Skyline, Nick Ainis and Toronto Mike sit down with Stephen Velasco, creator of Future Model Toronto, to explore the city’s biggest transformation projects: over 25,000+ units and 65-storey towers reshaping our urban core. How will this impact density, affordability, and design? What does the next decade of development look like? Catch the full conversation and join the dialogue on how Toronto is building upward — and forward. 🎧 Listen here → https://ow.ly/ouKy50XcPGw #BuildingTorontosSkyline #TorontoDevelopment #UrbanDesign #FutureModelToronto #Architecture #Construction #RealEstate #SmartCities #TorontoCondos

How will cities breathe again? 🌆🌱 🌲 Rooftops turning into forests 🚲 Streets shifting from cars to clean mobility. ⚡ Energy grids rethinking power at every level. The city of tomorrow isn’t just built - it regenerates. At The Last Puzzle Piece Ltd, we explore how design can help cities become smarter, greener, and more human. 👉 What change would you want to see in your city first? Tagging some incredible voices driving this conversation: BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group Heatherwick Studio Stefano Boeri Architetti (Vertical Forest pioneers) Foster + Partners Grimshaw ArchDaily (architecture features) Dezeen Limited (design + architecture coverage) #GreenArchitecture #FutureCities #UrbanDesign #SustainableArchitecture #BiophilicDesign #CircularDesign #TheLastPuzzlePiece

Holmes Miller has acquired Coltart Earley Architecture, strengthening our role in Scotland’s social and affordable housing sector. I’m looking forward to working alongside the CEA team as we bring together our shared commitment to high-quality, community-focused design. With over 35 years’ experience, CEA’s expertise in social housing and conservation is a great fit with Holmes Miller’s approach to sustainable, people-centred architecture. This partnership allows us to expand our affordable housing offer across Scotland and the UK, while ensuring continuity for CEA’s clients and partners. You can read more in our full announcement: #architecture #housing #affordablehousing #Scotland #HolmesMiller #ColtartEarley

Newcastle: a city on the rise Known for its vibrant energy and nightlife, England’s most northerly city is now making headlines for something even more transformative - a wave of regeneration projects reshaping its future. In a recent feature by Building Magazine, Ryder principal Jonathan Seebacher shares insights on the city's growth and the momentum building across the north east. One standout development is Newcastle Helix - and at its core, The Spark. This 24 acre innovation district is an exemplary sustainable urban regeneration comprising office, residential, and research space to support collaboration between local academia and businesses. Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eR5iv5Ar #newcastleupontyne #regeneration #architecture

25 Commerce Park: Shedding a new light on industrial design. “Active discussions with contracting partners, industrial brokers and tenants provide important feedback regarding trends, and insight into what works,” says Ken H. of Grey Wolf Architecture, LLC. “That, combined with our own experience and expertise, means we understand the opportunities that can exist within this building type.” Learn more about the three-building industrial park, situated in Thornton, Colorado to serve the booming hubs of Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins: https://lnkd.in/eimXcwdZ. CBRE, Kimley-Horn,GTCC

🏙️ Urbanism as a Strategic Foundation for Private Developments In private real estate projects, urbanism is often underestimated — yet it plays a decisive role in long-term value creation. A well-designed urban strategy ensures functional connectivity, accessibility, and environmental balance, directly influencing user experience and economic performance. Integrating urban planning principles — such as walkability, mixed-use zoning, and sustainable infrastructure — transforms isolated buildings into vibrant, resilient communities. Successful private developments are not only profitable; they are urban catalysts that enhance the quality of life and strengthen the city’s fabric. #UrbanPlanning #RealEstateDevelopment #SustainableDesign #Architecture #UrbanDesign #CityPlanning