The Residential Construction Network held a breakfast debate on the tension between sustainability standards and the need to meet housing demands, set against the imminent demise of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Hosted at RICS in London the invited panel of speakers brought together Edward Garrod – Principal at building services engineers and sustainability practice Elementa Consulting, Clare Murray – Head of Sustainability at architects… Read more⇒

Atlanta, Georgia (February 10, 2015): Integral Group is pleased to introduce Stanton Stafford, the Managing Principal of its new Atlanta Studio. Recognized as a green building and sustainability expert, Stanton brings over 15 years of experience designing, modeling and commissioning mechanical systems for higher education, healthcare, science & technology, government and commercial facilities across the United States. With a goal of maximizing the potential of every… Read more⇒

Oakland, California, February 10, 2015 – Acterra has announced that Integral Group has advanced to the Finalist Stage in the 2015 Business Environmental Awards.  Integral Group has been selected from amongst a highly competitive field of applicants in the category of Acterra Award for Sustainability, for its all-around achievements in sustainable business practices. Integral Group is committed to environmental stewardship throughout all of our business practices. We… Read more⇒

JUBIN JALILI, Principal at Integral Group’s Vancouver office, was appointed to the Advisory Design Panel (ADP) on January 12, 2015 by the Richmond City Council. Richmond’s Advisory Design Panel is a body appointed by Council that independently evaluates the designs of new/renovated public, commercial and industrial buildings, and multiple-family residential developments. While the panel consists of 11 members from various roles within the industry, there… Read more⇒

The Vancouver International Airport’s A-B Connector project had its official opening on Tuesday, January 13. The $213 million expansion of the domestic terminal building’s southern end provides improved passenger flow, new security and safety features, seismic upgrades, and a more comfortable and efficient experience with new amenities, shopping and food options. A new baggage system between the domestic and international areas will allow for quicker baggage… Read more⇒

Integral Group has recently signed on as an official Building Industry Service Partner of the Toronto 2030 District. Representing Integral, Chris Piché will assume a seat on the District’s Advisory Board. Currently operating as an Emerging District, the Toronto 2030 District is seeking formal certification as a District in the Spring of 2015. The District is a private sector-led initiative supporting district-wide reductions in building… Read more⇒

Chris Piché, Principal at Integral Group’s Toronto office, has been elected to the 2015 Building Commissioning Association (BCA) Board of Directors in the Eastern Canada Chapter. The mission of the BCA is to guide the building commissioning industry through advancing best practices and education, and promoting the benefits of building commissioning by providing education and training related to the commissioning process for its Canadian members… Read more⇒

The recently completed $56 million Pan Am Velodrome in Milton, Ontario is the only one of its kind in Canada. The indoor cycling facility was designed to host the Pan American games scheduled for this summer and will be getting a test run at this week’s Canadian track championships. Canadian track cyclists will have access to train at home for the first time since 1989,… Read more⇒

Two of Integral Group’s projects were recently considered as game-changing green buildings of 2014 by GreenBiz. The 24,000-square-foot office for DPR Construction, a national builder specializing in sustainable projects. The San Francisco office was designed to give occupants full access to daylight, the building uses lighting strategies such as solar tubes, skylights with dynamic glazing, and lighting sensors to improve the quality and access of daylight… Read more⇒

In the months leading up to the national convention of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and as the city sees more new projects enter the development pipeline, what better time to highlight Atlanta’s world-class buildings? Over the next year, Atlanta Business Chronicle will feature the AIA’s design of the month, a chance to focus on the city’s best architecture. The 1315 Peachtree Street is… Read more⇒