Wood Design & Building Award Winning Projects Announced
Vancouver, BC – September 23, 2025 – The Canadian Wood Council is pleased to announce the winning projects of the 41st annual Wood Design & Building Awards program. This prestigious awards program recognizes and celebrates the outstanding work of architectural professionals from Canada and around the world for excellence in wood design and construction. “The diversity and creativity in this year’s winning projects demonstrate how wood can connect people with nature,” says Martin Richard, Vice President of Communications and Market Development at the Canadian Wood Council (CWC). “These designs not only showcase wood’s versatility, but also create spaces that enrich daily life and support community well-being. They are high-performance solutions that respond to today’s urgent need for housing, schools, and community spaces.” “It’s a delight each year to see the latest and greatest wood buildings nominated to our awards program and it’s a privilege to recognize the best projects from the impressive submissions we receive,” added Ioana Lazea, Senior Project Manager at CWC responsible for delivering the awards program. “This year’s competition drew a remarkable 140 entries. We are deeply grateful to our esteemed jurors for the significant effort they invested in reviewing each one and for their careful deliberations in selecting the winners.” 18 projects earned recognition from the Wood Design & Building Awards jury. The jurors for the Wood Design & Building Awards were: Omar Ghandi, Principal at Omar Ghandi Architects Jane Abbott, Partner at Abbott Brown Architects Alec Holser, Founding Principal at Opsis Architecture 14 additional projects were selected for recognition under the WoodWorks category of the Wood Design Awards programs which have regional competitions in BC, Ontario, and the Prairie provinces for projects located in those jurisdictions. The jurors for the WoodWorks Awards category were: Eric Karsh, Founding Partner of Equilibrium Brenda Izen, Founding Principal at Izen Architecture Carol Belanger, City Architect, Edmonton In total, 38 projects from Canada and around the world were honoured at the Wood Design and Building Awards celebration hosted Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Woodrise Conference in Vancouver, BC. COMPLETE LIST OF AWARD-WINNING PROJECTS FOLLOWS: Honor The Spirit Garden (Toronto, ON) | Gow Hastings Architects in collaboration with Two Row Architects Fraser Mills Presentation Centre (Coquitlam, BC) | Patkau Architects Pacific Northwest Residence (Washington State) | Cutler Anderson Architects Google Borregas (Sunnyvale, CA, USA) | Project Designer: MGA | Michael Green Architecture, Architect of Record: SERA Architects TRUMPF Education Center (Ditzingen, Germany) | Barkow Leibinger Dwelling on the Mountainside: Jiuceng Art Gallery (Lishui, Zhejiang Province, China) | Atelier Lu+Architects Merit Vesterheim Commons (Decorah, IA, USA) | Snøhetta DogTrot Magnetawan (Magnetawan, ON) | Williamson Williamson Aiken Audubon Research Outpost (Chico Basin Ranch, CO, USA) | ColoradoBuildingWorkshop at CU Denver Citation Walking Dunes (Amagansett, NY, USA) | Bates Masi + Architects Timbrelyn (Bethel, NY 12720, USA) | Adel Research Group (ARG) sʔitwənx Child Care (Kelowna, BC) | Public Architecture + Design Canadian Canoe Museum (Peterborough, ON) | Unity Design Studio Greenhill School, Rosa O. Valdes STEM + Innovation Center (Addison, TX, USA) | Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Upper Canada College – Lindsay Boathouse (Toronto, ON) | VJAA Inc. (Lead Design Architect) | RDHA (Architect of Record) Winthrop Library (Winthrop, WA, USA) | Johnston Architects (Architect of Record) and Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects (Associate Architect) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Headquarters (Toronto, ON) | Bucholz McEvoy Architects + ZAS Architects and Interiors MUMO (Museum of Motorcycle) (Puerto Octay, North Patagonia, Chile) | DRAA Sansin Sponsored Award Google Borregas (Sunnyvale, CA, USA) | Project Designer: MGA | Michael Green Architecture, Architect of Record: SERA Architects Sustainable Forestry Initiative Sponsored Awards Wahta’ elementary school (Wendake, QC) | DG3A Architecture Kreher Preserve & Nature Center Environmental Education Building (Auburn, AL, USA) | Leers Weinzapfel Associates Architects, Inc. Western Red Cedar Sponsored Awards San Juan Islands Residence (Eastsound, WA) | Vandervort Architects The Granary at Southlands (Delta (Tsawwassen) – BC) | MOTIV Architects Wood Preservation Sponsored Award Catchacoma Cottage (The Kawarthas, Municipality of Trent Lakes, ON) | Dubbeldam Architecture + Design WoodWorks Ontario Wood Design Awards DogTrot Magnetawan (Magnetawan, ON) | Williamson Williamson Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Headquarters and Multi-Tenant Complex (Toronto, ON) | Moriyama Teshima Architects Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Headquarters (Toronto, ON) | Bucholz McEvoy Architects + ZAS Architects and Interiors Upper Canada College – Lindsay Boathouse (Toronto, ON) | VJAA Inc. (Lead Design Architect) | RDHA (Architect of Record) 1120 Ossington (Toronto, ON) | mcCallumSather WoodWorks BC Wood Design Awards Fraser Mills Presentation Centre (Coquitlam, BC) | Patkau Architects Adams Lake Health + Wellness Centre (Chase, BC) | Unison Architecture Ltd. Kin Park Pavilion and Ice Rink (Fort St. John, BC) | Public Architecture + Design sʔitwənx Child Care (Kelowna, BC) | Public Architecture + Design Point Grey House (Vancouver, BC) | Patkau Architects WoodWorks Prairie Wood Design Awards F Residence (RM of Stanley, MB) | 1×1 architecture inc. Riel Construction Office, (Dugald, MB) | Republic Architecture Inc. Sam Centre (Calgary, AB) | Diamond Schmitt Architects G7 Summit – Interior Renovations (Kananaskis, AB) | 1×1 architecture VIEW A VIDEO COMPILATION OF THIS YEAR’S WINNERS HERE: https://cwc.ca/WoodDesignandBuildingAwards2025/ FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Sarah Hicks Communications Manager, Canadian Wood Council 1-705-796-3381 | shicks@cwc.ca
Offsite Wood Construction Handbook
Industrialized offsite construction, also known as prefabricated or modular construction, is a construction method where building materials and components are manufactured and assembled offsite in factories before being transported to the project site for the final assembly. This approach can improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance quality compared to the traditional onsite construction. Industrialized offsite construction results from the reality of labour shortages, as well as the desire to automate manufacturing processes and shorten delivery schedules. As the construction industry evolves and processes are becoming automated, FPInnovations has been working on industrialized offsite construction for the last decade to ensure that the Canadian wood industry maintains its competitiveness. Guided by a comprehensive roadmap developed by FPInnovations and its partners in 2019 to identify the knowledge gaps, FPInnovations accelerated in the past five years to address the impacts of manufacturing and construction changes across the value chain. Inside the guide This in-depth guide on offsite wood construction includes chapters on the following topics: Design process associated with offsite construction Offsite manufacturing process Lumber and engineered wood product portfolio available in Canada for offsite construction Performance of buildings manufactured offsite Essential activities outside of manufacturing plants for offsite construction Environmental impacts of offsite construction
Wood Design & Building Magazine, vol 24, issue 98
What does it take to deliver better buildings? In this issue, we explore that question from a couple of different angles—primarily through a look at standout wood projects that demonstrate wood design excellence, but also through a thoughtful feature on offsite prefabrication that invites the construction industry to think critically about how we build and what it will take to build better. Through enhanced collaboration and the expanded use of technology, prefabricated construction—an approach especially well-suited to wood—is transforming the way we design and deliver buildings. This fall, the Canadian Wood Council is proud to support Woodrise 2025, an international conference coming to Vancouver, British Columbia. As part of this event, the 5th International Congress on tall wood construction, we’ve curated nine immersive tours that offer attendees a unique opportunity to step inside some of the region’s most compelling wood projects for a firsthand look at the leadership and innovation happening here. If you believe one of the best ways to learn about a building is to walk through it—this is your chance. The full tour lineup is available now at www.woodrise2025.com/offsite-tours. Join us to explore everything from sustainable forest management and advanced manufacturing to some of the region’s most iconic mass timber buildings – experiences that bring together the people, materials, and design approaches shaping the future of low-carbon construction in B.C. and beyond. We hope this issue inspires you to keep exploring what’s possible with wood—whether in your own projects or out with us on tour.
Rapport annuel 2024 du CCB
Nous avons le plaisir de vous présenter le Rapport annuel 2024 du Conseil canadien du bois (CCB), qui met en lumière les progrès, la résilience et les retombées concrètes réalisés au cours de la dernière année. Dans son message, Kevin Pankratz, président du conseil d’administration, souligne le rôle stratégique du Conseil dans un contexte économique complexe et en constante évolution. Il met l’accent sur l’importance d’une gouvernance forte, d’une collaboration soutenue et d’une vision commune pour maintenir l’élan du secteur et assurer sa compétitivité à long terme. Ce rapport rappelle la nécessité de préserver une voix unifiée au sein de notre fédération et de rester clairs sur notre mission nationale. Rick Jeffery, président-directeur général, revient sur une année marquée par la rigueur et l’adaptabilité. Il souligne les avancées en matière de soutien technique, l’influence croissante dans l’élaboration des codes et normes, ainsi que l’élargissement des programmes de formation et de sensibilisation à l’échelle nationale. Grâce à des investissements gouvernementaux renouvelés et une reconnaissance accrue du rôle du bois dans la construction bas carbone, le CCB est bien positionné pour mener la prochaine phase de croissance du secteur au Canada.
Wood Design & Building Magazine, vol 24, issue 97
In wood construction, success is rarely improvised. It’s the earned result of early design coordination, clearly communicated expectations, and a shared commitment to getting the details right—from design concept through to completion. Whether a project’s priority is accelerated construction timelines, lasting architectural impact, future disassembly and reuse, or all these things and more, the through line is thoughtful, deliberate planning. As a structural system, timber calls for a high degree of coordination—especially as its applications continue to evolve and expand. It rewards teams who design with intent: those who understand that every exposed surface carries architectural weight, that detecting clashes early in the design phase avoids costly rework during construction, and that planning for a building’s end-of-life is just as essential as designing its first impression. Society’s growing demand for low-carbon construction brings new urgency—and opportunity—to these conversations. As we continue to advance prefabricated, high-performance, and demountable wood building systems, the need for early alignment—between architect and engineer, builder and client—is not just integral to the success of individual projects, but to the advancement of the industry as a whole. This issue of Wood Design & Building leans into that reality. As construction methods evolve, we examine how clear communication and coordination don’t just mitigate risk—they drive better outcomes for the built environment. In a construction landscape that values speed, efficiency, and low-carbon outcomes, it’s advanced planning and clear communication that turn ambition into meaningful results. We’re not just building with wood. We’re building with purpose, intention, and care. And that process starts long before the first beam or panel is lifted into place.
Une DEP moyenne de l’industrie par région pour les fermes en bois canadiennes
Une DEP moyenne de l’industrie pour le contreplaqué de résineux canadien
Une DEP moyenne de l’industrie par région pour les panneaux de lamelles orientées canadiens
Une DEP moyenne de l’industrie pour les solives en I en bois préfabriquées au Canada
Une DEP moyenne de l’industrie par région pour le bois d’oeuvre résineux canadien
Directrices relatives à la construction en bois au Canada
Rapport annuel 2023 du CCB
