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Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

To contribute to the comfort and wellbeing of building occupants by establishing minimum standards for indoor air quality (IAQ).

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Trusted provider of indoor air quality testing services for LEED and other green building projects across Canada.  We are a specialized testing agency, having performed air quality testing on over 300 new construction projects in the green building sector since 2010.

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Teritt Indoor Environmental

Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control

To prevent or minimize exposure of building occupants, indoor surfaces, and ventilation air distribution systems to environmental tobacco smoke.

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Minimum Acoustic Performance

To provide classrooms that facilitate teacher-to-student and student-to student communication through effective acoustic design.

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Tectum Acoustical Roof Deck, Wall and ceiling panels

Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies

Promote occupants’ comfort, wellbeing, and productivity by improving indoor air quality.

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Daikin Applied leads the way in sustainable HVAC innovation. Applying low-GWP refrigerants and the latest in heat pump technology, our cutting-edge systems deliver exceptional energy efficiency, reduced operating costs, and a lighter environmental footprint for commercial and industrial buildings.

Marmoleum is CO2 neutral (from cradle to gate) due to natural ingredients that absorb carbon dioxide and a low energy production process, resulting in a sustainable floor that looks beautiful and lasts over 30 years.

Lifebreath stands at the forefront of healthy indoor air innovation, proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in Canada. Products like the MAX XTR Plus reflect Lifebreath’s commitment to energy efficiency and exceptional indoor air quality, setting the standard for healthier, high-performance built environments. Breathe easier – this is the Lifebreath advantage.

Mitsubishi Electric offers 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.

Oxygen8 manufactures high-efficiency energy recovery ventilation systems for commercial and multi-unit residential buildings. Compatible with hydronic or Daikin VRV systems for supplemental heating and cooling, Oxygen8’s solutions provide optimized indoor air quality for energy-efficient performance.

BUILDING BEYOND THE STANDARD: Radon Environmental is a building and environmental health sciences company reducing public exposures to radon gas. We provide code-evaluated, high-performance radon mitigation solutions for commercial and residential builds, including Radon Guard™ ventilation-insulation structural panels and Radon Block™ barrier membrane. Find radon measurement tools in our Testing Shop.

As a global leader in ventilation, we create better air every day – shaping healthier, more sustainable building designs worldwide.

Building on over 20 years of European innovation, Tempeff is pleased to offer  air to air Dual Core® energy recovery ventilation equipment with up to 90% energy efficiency in winter without any requirement for an energy robbing defrost strategy. In these times of escalating energy costs, and concern over environmental impact, Tempeff Dual Core® Technology is the highest efficiency solution available for your building ventilation needs.

Ventacity Systems supplied the Hamilton Modular Passive House project’s certified energy recovery ventilators.  We offer 14 models of ultra-efficient HRV or ERV ventilation solutions, from 250cfm to 3000cfm. Our units are 3rd-party proven to provide superior energy performance, less maintenance, and better operational efficiency while supplying healthy and comfortable outdoor air, for the best indoor environment.

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Artech Ceiling Specialties | Big Ass Fans | CBR Products | Daikin Applied | FantechForbo Flooring Systems | Interface | Keilhauer | Klimatrol | L2B Environmental Systems Inc. | Lifebreath | Lynden Doors | McGill Architectural Products | Matrix Energy Inc; MatrixAir Solar Air Heating Systems | Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc. | Oxygen8 | Radon Environmental Management Corp. |  StoneRox | systemair | Tate Access Floors | Teknion Limited | Tempeff Inc. | Termobuild |   Velux | Venmar Ventilation Inc. | Ventacity Systems | Zehnder America Incorporated

Low-Emitting Materials

To reduce concentrations of chemical contaminants that can damage air quality, human health, productivity, and the environment.

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Located in  Ontario, Canada Brick manufactures an impressive selection of residential and architectural brick, including modern and traditional colour ranges and several premium finishes. Canada Brick has manufactured brick locally for 70 years and is a smart option to buy Canadian.

Marmoleum is CO2 neutral (from cradle to gate) due to natural ingredients that absorb carbon dioxide and a low energy production process, resulting in a sustainable floor that looks beautiful and lasts over 30 years.

We manufacture DLT in Golden, BC using local wood. Wood100® DLT is a 100% wood, no glue product. Stacked and cross laminated DLT panels. Design, engineering, manufacturing and installation services available. A healthy, sustainable and energy efficient building product.

High-performance solutions with low environmental impact. That’s what Rockfon stone wool ceiling tiles and panels offer. In addition to delivering IAQ support and acoustic comfort, Rockfon ceilings also feature a low carbon footprint, geared towards minimizing the environmental footprint of buildings all over the world.

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American Biltrite | Arborite | Arclin | Bona US | Canada Brick | Ceramica Concept | CBR Products | Columbia Forest Products | C/S Construction Specialties | Dinoflex® Recycled Rubber Surfaces | Dulux Paints | Elite Flooring | Flexco Corp. | Forbo Flooring Systems | Goodfellow Inc. | Interface | International Timberframes |  Johnsonite | Keilhauer | Legacy Building Solutions | Lynden Doors | Mapei  Canada | Nadurra Wood Corp. | Nature’s Carpet | nora systems inc. | Orchid Ceramics | Sika Canada Inc. | Rockfon – Coatings & Interior Finish Products | Shaw Contract | Soprema | Spectrum Unity | Taproot | Tate Access Floors  | Teknion | Unitiwall | Upper Canada Forest Products Ltd. (UCFP) | Valhalla Wood Preservatives Ltd. | W.R. Meadows

Indoor Air Quality Assessment

To establish better quality indoor air in the building after construction and during occupancy.

SHOWCASED COMPANIES / FEATURED PRODUCTS:

Trusted provider of indoor air quality testing services for LEED and other green building projects across Canada.  We are a specialized testing agency, having performed air quality testing on over 450 new construction projects in the green building sector since 2010.

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Teritt Indoor Environmental |

Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan

To promote the well-being of construction workers and building occupants by minimizing indoor air quality problems associated with construction and renovation.

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Interior Lighting

To promote occupants’ productivity, comfort, and well-being by providing high-quality lighting.

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Encelium Technologies Inc. | GE Lighting | Fifth Light Technology Ltd. | View Dynamic Glass

Thermal Comfort

To promote occupants’ productivity, comfort, and well-being by providing quality thermal comfort.

SHOWCASED COMPANIES / FEATURED PRODUCTS:

Mitsubishi Electric offers 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.

OTHER COMPANIES / PRODUCTS:

Aubetech | Automated Logic Corporation | Big Ass Fans | Carver Climate System | Clearstream Architectural Glass – Specialty Architectural Glass | Douglas Lighting Control  | Demilec, Heatlok Soya | Echoflex Solutions Inc. | Kerr Controls | Kiko Water Systems | Klimatrol | Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc. | Nova Sun Power | Pinwheel | Reliable Controls Corporation | Simple Solar Heating Ltd. | Soprema | Taco Comfort Solutions | Tate Access Floors  | Termobuild | Uponor Ltd. | Velux | View Dynamic Glass

Daylight

To connect building occupants with the outdoors, reinforce circadian rhythms, and reduce the use of electrical lighting by introducing daylight into the space.

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Kalwall is the leader in high-performance translucent daylighting systems, trusted for over 70 years. Our Daylighting by Design hub gives architects and designers everything they need to specify with confidence from artiles and resources, to built examples, all in one place, backed by decades of proven expertise.

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Kalwall |

Quality Views

To give building occupants a connection to the natural outdoor environment by providing quality views.

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Acoustic Performance

To provide workspaces and classrooms that promote occupants’ well being, productivity, and communications through effective acoustic design.

SHOWCASED COMPANIES / FEATURED PRODUCTS:

High-performance solutions with low environmental impact. That’s what Rockfon stone wool ceiling tiles and panels offer. In addition to delivering IAQ support and acoustic comfort, Rockfon ceilings also feature a low carbon footprint, geared towards minimizing the environmental footprint of buildings all over the world.

OTHER COMPANIES / PRODUCTS:

Artech Ceiling Specialties | Rockfon – Coatings & Interior Finish Products | Tectum Acoustical Roof Deck, Wall and ceiling panels