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Green Building & Design

Ookwemin Minising rendering

Toronto’s new island community takes shape

More than an engineering feat, Ookwemin Minising represents a commitment to reconciliation and a bold vision for Toronto’s next great residential neighbourhood.
green roof Toronto

Losing ground on climate resilience

Ontario’s repeal of Toronto’s Green Roof Bylaw has sparked warnings from sustainability experts that the city may lose key environmental progress.

Tackling affordability with cultural intelligence

The Chief Leonard George Building in East Vancouver exemplifies how architecture can fulfill both functional and cultural roles, delivering much needed affordable housing while honouring Indigenous heritage.
Fengate

A bold step toward housing relief

Now underway, The Dennis is one of the first developments to break ground under the City of Toronto's Purpose-built Rental Housing Incentives Stream.
Hazleview Bloor and Dufferin project

Urban renewal in the heart of Toronto

A mixed-use, master-planned community under construction at Bloor Street West and Dufferin will soon bring 1,000 new rental units to market.
modular housing

Making the move to modular

As the technology advances, and governments continue to invest in innovative building solutions, modular construction is on the rise.

Doubling down at Broadway Avenue

Hazelview has embarked on an exciting new plan to increase Toronto’s rental supply while simultaneously revitalizing an existing apartment.
Le Symbio in Montreal

A high-efficiency marvel in Montreal     

Le Symbio is expected to become the first Canadian rental complex to earn both LEED and Zero Carbon Building certification.
urban analytics

Tapping into the power of urban analytics

For apartment developers, urban analytics can guide better decision-making, ensuring high-density living spaces are healthy, sustainable and desirable.
lawn care

Maintaining a healthy lawn through fall

Wanda Wolf of Landcare shares some healthy strategies for maintaining a beautifully landscaped lawn without the overuse of water and chemicals.
Carrington

Raising the bar in Winnipeg

Multifamily projects near transit corridors have become a priority for Winnipeg, and Carrington Real Estate is leading the charge on the purpose-built rental front.  

Making a case for micro-unit apartments

As housing affordability and climate concerns continue to reach crisis levels, micro units are emerging as a promising, low-cost solution thanks to innovative design concepts improving interior efficiencies.

The legacy of Sen̓áḵw

Currently underway in Vancouver, Sen̓áḵw is a powerful testament to Indigenous land ownership and an economic legacy that’s expected to generate upwards of $10 billion in revenue for the Squamish Nation.
tax incentives

Tax incentives key to driving housing innovation

As commercial finance conditions tighten, government tax incentives like SR&ED are becoming more important to the multifamily construction sector.
made in Canada retrofit solutions

Advancing Canadian-made retrofit solutions

New CMHC report emphasizes Canadian-made retrofit solutions and steps to streamline multi-res projects as 2030 GHG emission targets loom.
Lakeview Village

Lakeview Village set to transform waterfront

Once the site of ugly coal-burning station, Lakeview Village is transforming Mississauga's waterfront into a vibrant, mixed-use community.
solar energy

Shining a light on the benefits of solar

Danial Hadizadeh, CEO at Mitrex, offers insight into the latest solar energy products and their long-term sustainable benefits.