Beautifully designed public spaces that are both artistic and functional are essential in the creation of livable cities. Today we feature a spectacular structure that has reenergized Toronto’s waterfront.
The Simcoe WaveDeck inspired by the shorelines of Lake Ontario is undoubtedly the most unique Canadian urban dock. With its wavelike shape, this distinctive signature piece on Toronto’s waterfront features an informal public amphitheatre-style space with impressive curves that soar as high as 2.6 metres above the lake.[...]
AUTHOR: | CATEGORY: Design
May 22, 2013
The Simcoe WaveDeck: The Art of Beautifying Public Spaces
AUTHOR: | CATEGORY: Technologies
January 29, 2013
Case Study: CN Tower a Landmark for Toronto and for Philips Color Kinetics
Anyone who has visited Toronto has no doubt seen the CN Tower which stands 1,815 feet (553 meters) tall and is considered an engineering wonder of the modern world. The tower functions as a telecommunication hub, while provides world-class entertainment and unique attractions as well as restaurants. Visitors travel from far and wide to admire the marvel that is the CN Tower. However, for nearly a decade the Tower was minimally lit in an effort to conserve energy while awaiting a better long-term lighting solution. [...]
AUTHOR: | CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
June 28, 2012
Bike to Work Day
Bike-to-Work Day is an annual event held on various days in the Spring across the United States and Canada that promotes the bicycle as an option for commuting to work. Leading up to Bike-to-Work Day, national, regional, and local bicycle advocacy groups encourage people to try bicycle commuting as a healthy and safe alternative to driving by providing route information and tips for new bicycle commuters. [...]
AUTHOR: | CATEGORY: Technologies
June 19, 2012
LED Street Lighting Trial Shows up to 85% Energy Savings
LED (light-emitting diodes) street lighting can generate energy savings as high as 85%, an independent, global trial of the technology has found. The program also indicates that citizens of pilot cities prefer LED lighting, citing the social and environmental benefits. [...]
AUTHOR: Monique Cousineau | CATEGORY: Design
December 1, 2011
Lighting The Boardwalk In The Beaches
At this time of year I always feel a bit nostalgic. I think about the people I have loved and lost, places I have been to and moments I have cherished. In my “other” life, I travelled extensively around the world but also through Canada. I have visited and lived in some amazing places, from the sandy dunes of the Magdalene Islands to the breathtaking magnitude of the Canadian Rockies. [...]
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