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Kimbell Art Museum Expansion Complete. Big, Beautiful, BRODA Coated Beams Featured in Architectural Record

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Bill

An addition to what has been called ‘one of modern architecture’s greatest monuments’, the expansion of the Kimbell Art Museum in Texas, by Renzo Piano, has opened to great acclaim. Its iconic beams were created right here in BC by … Continue reading →

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We’re pleased to help bring colour to another Project in Place Community Playground.

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Bill

Vancouver-based landscape architects Sharp & Diamond are doing it again with their Projects in Place Society. This non-profit group brings construction professionals together with the general public to design and implement projects that benefit their community. The CBR Projects / … Continue reading →

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Apple-box siding makes this is one of the sweetest cabin designs around,coated with wood finish stains by Broda.

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Bill

One of our BRODA ® customers, Shamus Finnegan at Green Suite Painting, recently sent us some pictures of his off-the-grid cabin currently under construction in the Okanogan Valley. Design builder Goodweather set out to transform this 5 acre farm into … Continue reading →

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Landscape Architects use vibrant BRODA ® colours to put the finishing touch on a playground project with the Projects in Place Society.

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Bill

Landscape architects are generally pretty busy folks. But Bryce Gauthier of Sharp & Diamond Landscape Architecture has made the time to co-found an organization called Projects in Place – a volunteer-run non-profit society that brings construction professionals together with the … Continue reading →

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Green Building Certification Systems Explained

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Bill

Buildings in Canada are responsible for 30 – 40% of our greenhouse gas emissions. So making them more efficient and sustainable is critical. But the maze of certifications and ratings is enough to turn even the greenest builder a ripe … Continue reading →

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Childcare Centre built to LEED standards w/ Broda Clarity + Pro-Thane

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Simon

Hastings Park Childcare Centre, in Vancouver, is a fantastic 7,100 square foot facility that sits beautifully located on Renfrew Street on a sloped hill facing mountain views and opening out to a lovely view of the racetrack. It has 44 … Continue reading →

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BRODA® coatings help green up the new VanDusen Gardens Visitor Centre.

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Bill

It took more than a decade of planning and 17 months of construction, but VanDusen Gardens’ new centerpiece of green building is now open to the public. And we are proud to say BRODA® Coatings are a part of it. … Continue reading →

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