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Register now for the 2026 SABMag Canadian Green Building Awards and we’ll send you the Entry Kit as soon as it is ready. The winning submissions are heavily publicized through all our media. Many of the projects published in SABMag and the regional FOCUS publications are sourced from the Awards. If you entered last year, do so again as a different jury can bring different results.
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Category Sponsors: Inline Fiberglass, Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada, Jeld Wen and Amexon
Kerr Street Residences and Community Hub: a precedent for supportive housingBy: Cynthia Zahoruk, principal at Cynthia Zahoruk Architects
The four-storey Kerr Street Residences and Community Wellness Hub is designed to deliver exceptional energy performance, indoor comfort, and environ mental stewardship for supportive housing for seniors. As the first Passive House building constructed by the Region of Halton, Kerr Street sets a new precedent in Oakville for what sustainable supportive housing can look like. Much of the exterior cladding is Trespa Meteon® Panels . Roof-top units include ERVs and Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada electric VRF heat pumps and electric VRF outdoor condenser units. An ACO StormBrixx SD detention system, with ACO pipe adapters and access covers, handles site drainage. Noble supplied the high-performance HVAC and plumbing systems that help make the building a certified Passive House. High-performance Passive House-certified windows by INLINE Fiberglass help maintain consistent indoor temperatures, as does the Schuco curtain wall system supplied by Bigfoot Door. Read more …
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SABMag’s 2025 Directory of Sustainable Products and Services for Sustainable, High-Performance Building has just been launched. Listings are organized by Product Category and by LEED Category. The Directory also offers a quick view of the structure of LEED and is a quick reference for finding products. Examples of featured listings include:
Aqua-Tech Sales and Marketing Inc. – Proudly providing the Canadian marketplace with high-efficiency condensing boiler, water heater products manufactured by Lochinvar LLC. LEED v4.1 BD & C Category potential for New Construction, Major Renovations and Homes for energy performance.
CBC Metals and Processing/ Zinc – Muntz Metal, Architectural Bronze, Silicon Bronze, Coppers, Brasses, Aluminum; Stainless Steels; Coloured Stainless Sheet and Anodized Aluminum; CBC EZ Metal (matte finish Stainless for Roofing & Cladding); Technical service available in English et en Français.
FABRIQ architecture – FABRIQ architecture is a Montreal-based firm that delivers innovative and sustainable design solutions for clients across Canada. Several LEED projects are currently certified or underway.
Innotech Windows + Doors – A BC-based manufacturer of Passive House Institute certified fenestration systems for deeply sustainable custom residences and multi-family developments.
Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc. – We offer a wide range of solutions for the residential and commercial market including: Air Source VRF, Water Source VRF, Hybrid VRF, Single-Split, Multi-Split, Hydronics and Ventilation.
CertainTeed Canada introduces Lanaé and Ecophon CertainTeed Canada has launched Lanaé, a sustainable glass fibre insulation manufactured at its insulation facilities in Redcliff, AB, and Ottawa. Lanaé has received the following standards and certifications: GREENGUARD Gold; 0:0 ratings on UL Flame spread and Smoke spread testing; and CCMC evaluation. Lanaé insulation features:
Construction Specialties modernizes school façadeHutto High School's recent modernization, which lets the Hutto Hippo mascot now stand proudly on the Texas school's front façade, was achieved using the BetterBuilt Studio™ by Construction Specialties. The design team transformed an original concept into a dynamic installation using custom vertical perforated sunshades. The Hippo logo is visible from all angles, thanks to the expertly aligned 3,400 square feet of 20ft-tall perforated fins, wrapped in a custom terracotta color to match the school’s architecture. To ensure the hippo and words appear correctly to visitors, the angle of the fins and the spacing between them were tightly coordinated. It's a unique blend of school spirit and architectural innovation. More info.
Forbo’s Marmoleum Modular collection presents sustainable linoleum tiles in various sizes and designs that allows you to create stunning floor designs. The planks and tiles are created around visuals of wood, concrete, stone and marble and can be used to mix and match or on their own, both delivering a beautiful sustainable floor. Explore the Marmoleum Modular designs.
CPCI Learn on Demand Check out CPCI’s Learn on Demand platform for courses on various precast concrete-related topics, including formliners and colour stains, total precast concrete systems, resiliency, passive house, latest code and standard changes, accelerated building construction and much more.
Upon completion of the course, participants receive a certificate that qualifies them for Professional Development Hours (PDH) and/or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/Continuing Education Credits (CECs).
Learn about precast concrete and earn continuing education credits at the same time!
Ulster House: Prototype targets gentle density and sustainable livingBy: LGA Architectural Partners
Completed in the spring of 2025, Ulster House, Toronto’s first multiplex condominium, exemplifies gentle density, market affordability, thoughtful design, and environmental responsibility. The infill project comprises four condominium units with a total floor area of 377 m² and a 56 m² laneway suite. Both the main and smaller buildings meet the sustainability metrics of the Passive House standard as well as the Architecture 2030 Challenge, which initially calls for a 40% reduction in carbon emissions compared to current industry standards. Most of the cladding on the main building is Petersen Cover™ TEGL, a handmade tile product for roofs and facades which lends a distinctive, modern look while offering all the advantages of tile. The project uses compact RenewAire SL Series energy recovery ventilators designed for multi-family units and with a CFM range of 30–130, and the RenewAire BR130 ERV for single-family homes. Read more …
Check out our latest issues: SABMag, Ontario FOCUSThe recent issues of SABMag and the SABMag/Ontario FOCUS publication, published in association with the CAGBC, inform and inspire with several project profiles and related articles. The Fall SABMag covers the LEED Gold/Zero Carbon Portland Commons project, energy modelling for net zero MURBs, bioregional materials and much more. Ontario FOCUS covers green building as a business, the City of Kingston’s plan to tackle building emissions, and profiles of highly energy-efficient buildings.
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Michael Quast named new CEO of Passive House CanadaMichael Quast has replaced Chris Ballard as CEO of Passive House Canada. Ballard led the organization for more than five years, significantly advancing the national conversation around sustainable, high-performance building. Quast’s accomplishments include designing and building Oakville's first straw bale home, spearheading award-winning branding initiatives with The Holmes Group, and shaping regulatory and consumer protection strategies in Ontario's new home warranty program. jessica@passivehousecanada.com