Building Systems
Net zero project is building industry milestone
A net zero energy home in Guelph, Ontario, the first of 25 to be completed as part of a national project, aims to position NZE in the mainstream public.
What is sustainability to the building sector?
A look at what sustainability means to some experts in the building industry and the way climate change has impacted the conversation.
Energy monitoring outside the building box
Many properties continue to fail in frequently monitoring their utility and energy consumption outside of the reporting scopes of building certifications.
Summit emboldens climate change fight
Subnational jurisdictions from across the Western Hemisphere gathered at Toronto’s Royal York Hotel for The Climate Summit of the Americas.
International Year of Light radiates potential
UNESCO has proclaimed 2015 the International Year of Light to shine a beacon on scientific achievements, reflect on possibilities and promote a spectrum of related economic and sustainable development objectives
Mandatory energy audit for large U.K. firms
Large U.K. companies must comply with energy benchmarking and audit requirements by early December.
SaskPower inspires recall of smart meters
SaskPower's experience sparks recall of smart meters in Ontario.
GTA site showcases stormwater management
About fifteen years ago, Jim Ecclestone found an old, 2000-gallon stainless steel water tank lying in a farmer’s field. The president and chief executive officer
Red tape stifles Quebec’s green roofs
In Montreal, Saint-Laurent borough Mayor Alan DeSousa has a seemingly straightforward goal: to promote green roofs on private sector developments. DeSousa, who received the 2014
Hefty increases for LED lighting incentives
Updates to LED lighting incentives in Ontario make them more lucrative and easier to obtain.
Benefits of building integrated photovoltaics
Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) is one of the most promising and elegant ways of producing on site electricity directly from the sun — silently, without environmental harm or pollution, and without depletion of resources.
Case study: monitoring energy via smart meter
Lorina Keery of Colliers International explains how the company found savings by monitoring energy usage with smart meters in order to cut waste.
Improving indoor air quality
The HVAC industry is improving indoor air quality through facilities and buildings by combining new air purification technologies.
Creating high-performance curtain walls
Curtain walls performance can be increased by evaluating the system as a whole, rather than looking at the performance of each component.
Integrated solar cells offer design-savvy solution
Building integrated photovoltaics offer a more flexible energy efficiency option than traditional solar panels.
Grey water technology flush with savings
Grey water recovery systems are starting to gain traction in commercial and multi-residential buildings because of their ...
Skylights a cost-effective way to save energy
Daylighting a commercial building with a well-designed skylight system is a cost-effective way to save on energy ...