Ecocity Builders, along with the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and in collaboration with the City of Vancouver and Tourism Vancouver, presents Ecocity World Summit 2019 held at the Vancouver Convention Centre West in Vancouver, BC during October 7-9, 2019. As the world's longest standing international summit centred on sustainable urban design, Ecocity World Summit is a knowledge sharing event with an anticipated 1,000… Read more⇒

A diverse and inclusive employee community is fundamental to Integral Group’s resiliency as a firm. Becoming a parent is a life-changing event, and it essential to our success to support our employees through this important transition. In our ongoing commitment to equity and diversity within our group, and to provide a family-friendly workplace, Integral Group is pleased to announce that a firm-wide Paid Parental Leave… Read more⇒

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has announced the winners of the 2019 Silver Awards. The VRCA awards recognize excellence in professionals, organizations and projects within the building construction sector. Three winners are selected for each of fifteen categories, based on innovation, new materials integration and demonstrated outstanding project management. One Silver Award winner per each category is eligible to receive a Gold Award, to… Read more⇒

The BC Government has announced the eleven winning projects of the CleanBC Better Buildings Net-Zero Energy-Ready Challenge program. Integral Group's Research & Planning Team is administering the Better Buildings program, while the BC Ministry of Mines, Energy and Petroleum Resources is providing funding and program oversight. These highly energy-efficient projects will receive up to $390,000 in government subsidies for their design and construction. Integral Group… Read more⇒

Integral Group is excited to announce its membership with The Business Coalition for a Clean Economy (BCCE), an initiative spearheaded by The Pembina Institute. The BCCE is a Coalition that brings together a network of organizations for the overarching purpose of working towards a Clean Economy future, achieved through climate action. Their advocacy is channeled through forums, public statements and thought leadership, informing British Columbians… Read more⇒

During the summer of 2018, Integral Group Project Manager Joe Quad went on a trip to Kenya, Africa. Upon his return, he felt inspired to give back to the community that so kindly hosted him. He sponsored a young girl named Purity through the organization, One Girl Can–an institution providing scholarships to high school and university girls in Kenya–to help transform her dream of becoming… Read more⇒

North American Passive House Network's 2019 conference (NAPHN19) convenes at the Metropolitan Pavillion in New York City, NY, where Passive House buildings are the standard rather than the exception. This year's conference focuses on how Passive House is being implemented by professionals and policy makers at scale in the industry today. NAPHN is partnering with New York Passive House (NYPH) to bring the NAPHN conference… Read more⇒

Integral Group is pleased announce that Sean Casey has joined Integral Light Studio in the Vancouver office. Sean returns to Integral Group as an associate after concluding his Master of Fine Arts at Parsons School of Design, with a specialization in Lighting and Day Lighting Design. With eleven months of international design experience, Sean worked closely with world-class architects Gehry Partners, SHoP, Diller, Scofidio +… Read more⇒

Integral Group's Western Canada electrical and lighting teams are growing, and with that growth comes the emergence of new leadership.  Congratulations to electrical engineers, Associate Principal Bryan Uemoto and Associate Andy Crosson, for their recent promotions. Additionally, Integral Group Light Studio welcomes Associate Sean Casey to the firm. Andy, Bryan and Sean have continually demonstrated high-caliber design skills, dedication, and dependability, and Integral Group is… Read more⇒

Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) is holding a Luncheon on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the Fireside Grill in Victoria, BC. Integral Group is proud to be represented by Lighting Associate & Integral Light Studio Canada Lead, Ellie Niakan, at the Luncheon, as she presents her topic: THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF LIGHT; AND HOW IT CAN BE USED Thursday, June 6, 2019 | 11:30am - 1:15pm |… Read more⇒