Green Products & Technologies
Creating a regenerative building in the GTA
Developers and designers of York Region's new Forest Stewardship and Education Centre aim to join a select group of just six properties worldwide to be fully certified through the Living Building Challenge.
The importance of biophilic design
Experts say design features that reconnect people with nature could help drastically reduce stress in the workplace.
Sustainable design continues to gain popularity
New technologies and a better understanding of green construction are changing the sustainable design process in Ontario, according to industry experts.
The benefits of EV charging stations
As electric vehicles gain popularity across Canada, property managers and owners can benefit by installing EV charging stations of their own.
New ETFO office sets bar for sustainability
The new ETFO office in Toronto is the city's first purpose-built facility to receive LEED Platinum, and features a Canadian first in geothermal energy.
Systems to improve stormwater management
Buildings can use different systems to improve stormwater management, thereby lessening the burden on the municipal drainage system.
Accommodating electric vehicles in condos
Installing electric vehicle-charging stations during construction is straightforward, but retrofitting existing properties can be a challenge.
Integrated solar cells offer design-savvy solution
Building integrated photovoltaics offer a more flexible energy efficiency option than traditional solar panels.
Living walls have a growing list of benefits
Livings walls are growing in popularity due to the benefits they bring to indoor environments.
Picking underlayment for hard-surface flooring
Looks matter when selecting new hard-surface flooring for interior spaces in commercial buildings. But so does the choice of underlayment.
Measuring low carbon buildings
Intep and Brantwood Consulting have developed a methodology that may be used to inform the operating and ...
Electric cars have developers charged up
As electric vehicles become more popular, the building industry is starting to look at how it can accommodate ...
Solar solutions for building owners
Solar water heating systems are not only environmentally-friendly but they also save money.
Electronically tintable glass
Electronically tintable glass provides dynamic control over the amount of heat and light that is admitted to the building.
Capitalizing on solar’s gain
The process of adding solar panels to a building's roof or adjacent land can be made much simpler and less expensive than what is probably thought.
Solar solutions
Waste heat recovery is an exciting renewable energy technology. Waste heat recovery units add to the efficiency of building energy needs ...
LED lighting retrofit
To get the greatest value out of a LED lighting retrofit, ask about a manufacturer’s product testing, quality control and sustainability practices.