Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) was one of the winners of the 2014 AIA|DC Chapter Awards in the Research and Higher Education Category. Sustainable design features include ample daylighting on-site water retention, low-emitting materials to improve indoor air quality, energy recovery in the mechanical systems, panel-level monitoring of power consumption, and a high-albedo (i.e., highly reflective) roof to reduce heat gain in the warmer months.… Read more⇒

As part of an initiative being spearheaded by the building industry, Managing Principal John Munroe and Principal Brad Gibson are promoting fourth year electives at the University of Calgary Schulich School of Engineering. The initiative is focused on introducing graduating engineers to the AEC industry as a career choice. The elective courses are designed to provide an in-depth introduction on what takes place in the field… Read more⇒

After a successful year and new additions to our Los Angeles office, Integral Group is proud to move into a bigger space to accommodate the growing office. The new LA office officially opened yesterday with a special guest Rick Fedrizzi, CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The reason for Rick’s visit was to celebrate Integral Group’s new office and for installing the first LEED Dynamic… Read more⇒

All the team at Elementa wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and continued success. We hope you enjoy our animated card, the money saved by using an e-card will be donated to Teenage Cancer Trust, Elementa’s nominated charity. Elementa are dedicated to reducing carbon emissions in every part of our business. By choosing an e-card we hope to reduce carbon emissions associated with… Read more⇒

ON TRACK TO BE THE GREENEST RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN BC The Ethel Lane House project involves the design and construction of a 640 SF Laneway House in Kelowna, BC, setting a new standard for ecological conscious living for the Okanagan. Designed to meet the Living Building Challenge (LBC) and inspired by the founding principles of the WELL Building Standard, the building demonstrates net-zero energy, net-zero… Read more⇒

We are proud to announce that one of Elementa’s submitted project boards has been commended by judges at the “Integral Group Awards for Engineering Excellence”. Simon Ebbatson and Graham Day submitted the board which demonstrated an inventive method to extend a historic Victorian primary school whilst integrating services with a suitable energy strategy and refurbishing the school to a high quality. Simon Ebbatson said of… Read more⇒

A huge congratulations to our adventurous members of staff for completing the Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest challenge at Wembley this weekend. The weather was against them on the rainy Saturday morning but they certainly showed the dedication, determination and commitment we expected and were not deterred with what they were confronted with. Brian Goldsmith, Sophie Catchpole, Colette Connolly, Graham Day and Ronan Pigott… Read more⇒

Dedication, determination and commitment are three attributes our staff apply every day. Colleagues who are gearing up to compete in London’s ultimate obstacle challenge at Wembley Stadium this Summer will need those qualities by the bucket load. Brian Goldsmith, Sophie Catchpole, Colette Connolly, Jared Gow, Andy Gordon and Ronan Pigott are preparing to take on the colossal 10k urban assault course to raise money for… Read more⇒

Elementa attended Europe’s leading exhibition and conference for hotel design in Central London this week. With the hotel sector thriving, there was an excitable buzz around the conference and Elementa shared insights with industry leaders for the design and creation of stunning hotel environments. Coinciding with the conference was The European Hotel Design Awards which celebrate exceptional hotel design and architecture. The glittering award ceremony… Read more⇒

Integral Group Principal Dave Ramslie has been recognized by onEarth as one of nine leaders combating global climate change starting with the places they live. Upon realization that more than half of Vancouver’s greenhouse gases were coming out of its buildings, Ramslie took initiative to spearhead the city’s Green Homes Program, which led to the goal to make all new structures carbon neutral (or net… Read more⇒