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A record of LEED and Zero Carbon buildings certified in 2022
HSBC BANK PLACE REVITALIZATION
Deep green retrofit demonstrates a ‘smart’ model for scalable energy and carbon reductions
By Charles Marshall, Gerry Doering, Bahaa Al Neama, DIALOG
Deep green retrofits represent a critical component of the building industry’s response to climate change. Mobilization across the public and private sectors is necessary to meet national targets for carbon reduction. Read more …
FUTURE FORWARD: INNOVATIONS IN PASSIVE HOUSE AND BEYOND
Hamilton Convention Centre | Hamilton, ON | May 8-10, 2023
By Chris Ballard, CEO, Passive House Canada
Join Passive House Canada May 8 through 10 in person in Hamilton, Ontario, or live online as we throw a spotlight on the ways in which the building sector is driving investment and collaborations that target decarbonizing buildings, improves climate change resilience and advances the health and safety of residents. Read more …
THE ROAD TO RESILIENCE
In the fall of 2022, the World Green Building Council published its guide for Climate Change Resilience in the Built Environment, outlining the principles for adaptation to a changing climate, applicable at the scale of cities, communities and buildings. This article is a collection of excerpts from the WGBC guide. Read more …
WEST 5 OFFICE AND PARKING STRUCTURE
Ontario project demonstrates the possibilities of net zero in energy and carbon
By McMichael Ruth
The West 5 Office Building and parking structure is a Net-Zero energy and Net-Zero carbon project that forms an integral part of the West 5 development, Ontario’s first Net-Zero community. Read more …
VIEWPOINT
How hand sketches can speed up the digital design process
Compiled by Jim Taggart, Editor SABMag
This article came out of a standard request we made to Reimagine Architects (REIMAGINE) for construction details that could enhance our coverage of their award winning Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Student Residence project. In this digital age, I had not expected to receive hand-drawn sketches, so I asked principal of REIMAGINE Vedran Škopac how and why they were used. Read more …
HINTON AVENUE INFILL
Six-fold increase in housing units comes with significant energy savings
By Dextor Edwards
This new infill project includes the densification of four contiguous properties on Hinton Avenue in Ottawa’s Wellington West neighbourhood. The 21 existing housing units were demolished in three phases, ultimately making way for 134 new units. The proximity to a major transit hub, together with the credits offered by the City, reduced the parking requirement to 12 stalls. Read more …
INTERVIEW WITH ADAM AUER
Adam Auer, President and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada talks about the industry’s Concrete Zero Action Plan.