The Canadian Architect has announced its 51st Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence. Out of the 190 submissions received by Canadian Architect, seven projects received Awards of Excellence, four project received Awards of Merit, two projects received Student Awards of Excellence, and this year’s program also included one Photo Award of Excellence. Architectural firms and students…
Receiving recognition from the institutions that lead our industry is a substantial measure of our competence that Elementa proudly champions. With award season in full swing, we are delighted to be shortlisted for Engineering Consultancy of the Year at the 2018 Building Awards and this year’s Employer of the Year 2018, of which we are…
Design Tech High School, in Redwood City, received PCBC’s 2018 Gold Nugget Grand Award for Best Educational Project on June 28. PCBC is focused on the art, science, and business of housing. Woodside Priory School also received an Award of Merit in the same category. The Gold Nugget Awards annually recognizes national and international projects…
An £85 million pound refurbishment involving over 1,000 architects, designers, builders and carpenters, the Principal London has recently reopened and can stand proud as one of London’s leading hotels with 5 AHEAD award shortlistings to add to its already impressive resume. Located in Bloomsbury on London’s iconic Russell Square, the grade two listed building boasts…
Assuming the new title of “author” among his many roles, Energy and Sustainability Director Ali Nazari is one of the four professionals who authored the Whole Building Energy Modelling Services Guideline, jointly released by the Architectural Institute of British Columbia and Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia. The document outlines the professional practices, responsibilities, and quality assurance protocols for…
With the lifestyle and leisure sector booming this year within London’s property market, the Capital is reviving its position as one of the world’s leading hotel markets. Elementa’s broad experience within this industry sets us right at the heart of the action, bringing together a matrix of skills and brand experience to help deliver some…
Hotel Nia at Menlo Gateway, located in the hub of the Silicon Valley, achieved a LEED Silver certification. The four-star luxury hotel is part of the 15.9-acre, 1 million ft² Menlo Gateway development. It will include 250 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. From start to finish, the project incorporated sustainable attributes that helped it achieve the…
Integral Group earned USGBC LEED Proven Provider status for Building Design + Construction (BD+C) LEED projects which includes new construction, core and shell, schools, retail, healthcare, and hospitality. “We went through an extensive “evaluation” period with Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). We had to submit high quality projects for review and earn a high grade…
Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) announced its pilot Accredited Employer Member-in-Training (MIT) Program is now a permanent program offering. The MIT program serves as a collaboration platform between EGBC and engineering companies to expedite the process of EGBC membership and professional licensing for employees. Integral Group is among the list of accredited organizations that…
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) had its official groundbreaking for its $9.1 billion expansion being executed over the next 20 years. This ceremony represented the beginning of the first stage of expansion – the $550 million YVR CORE program. The event, held on the site of the project, was well attended with Premier John Horgan, CEO…
During the week of July 16-20, 2018, Integral Group will be hosting the first of two groups of co-op placement students from the all-girls high school, Crofton House School. The students will be attending presentations at the Vancouver office hosted by various female leaders within the company. This program aims to expose young girls to…
As of April 2019, Integral Group is proud to share that the Harker School Theater has been Certified LEED Gold with a total of 66 points. Together with the Gymnasium, both buildings in the Event Center are now LEED Gold Certified. The Harker School Gym in San Jose received LEED-NC v2009 Gold certification with a…