Dedicated to sustainable,
Menu
DOWEL LAMINATED TIMBER: a step towards circularity in construction
By Sigi Liebmann
Wood is widely promoted as a renewable and environmentally responsible material, based on the third-party certification of sustainable forest management (SFM) practices. While this can be successfully argued at the scale of the forest, until now, the argument has not applied equally at the scale of the building. Read more …
A passive-active design brings urban beautification
By Maryse Laberge
Designed both as a visitor centre and as a showcase for environmental education, the Parcours Gouin Welcome pavilion integrates sustainable design strategies, such as site preservation, potable water conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, local materials, and health and wellbeing. The Net-Zero project is certified LEED Gold. Read more …
Open design process meets high performance and needs of users
By Melissa Higgs
Located about 10km east of the Surrey City Centre, Clayton Heights is transitioning rapidly from a predominantly agricultural community to an increasingly urban one. Designed to feel like it is part of the surrounding forest, the Clayton Community Centre focuses on meeting the current and evolving needs of residents, with social gathering spaces that help foster wellness, connection and resilience. Read more …
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories has made plans for the construction of a highly engineered radioactive waste disposal facility in Chalk River, Ontario, Canada. The facility is being proposed as a permanent and modern technological solution to an environmental issue that goes back almost a century. Read more …
A deep retrofit methodology to cut operating energy, reduce GHG emissions and upgrade ageing buildings
By Emma Norton, Nick Rudnicki and Lorrie Rand Nova Scotia has committed to aggressive reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, targeting a 53% reduction below 1990 levels by 2030, and net zero emissions by 2050. A recent report by Brendan Haley and Ralph Torrie states that existing buildings are responsible for 47% of Nova Scotia’s GHG emissions. Read more …
Local residents band together to offer comfort and high efficiency to downsizers
By Mary Ellen Read
Located in downtown Whitehorse, this six-storey, predominantly wood-frame structure is the brainchild of three couples, none with previous construction or development experience. They joined forces with a common purpose: to develop a sustainable, community-oriented residential building that would also meet market expectations of comfort and luxury. Read more …
Lucie Andlauer is CEO of Subterra Renewables, a Toronto-based company which takes geothermal energy beyond the installation step. subterrarenewables.com
© 2022 All rights reserved
