Sustainable Practices
Case study: tenants are the key to saving energy
Oxford Properties has launched an engagement campaign to teach its tenants energy conservation techniques.
The buzz around urban beekeeping
With more than 100 registered hives in Toronto alone, people are seeing the environmental benefits and economic possibilities around urban beekeeping.
Green roof benefits for buildings
Green roof benefits include better air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved storm water management and economic advantages.
Toronto 2030 District aims to cut energy use
The new Toronto 2030 District program aims to meet the energy and emission reduction targets that are outlined in Architecture 2030.
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.
Building features that promote biking to work
In order to promote biking to work among tenants, property owners and managers should ensure secure bicycle parking, changing room and showers.
Toronto looks at mandatory energy use reporting
Toronto's residential and commercial building may soon track their energy efficiency, as the city looks at mandatory energy use reporting.
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.
How to implement a green cleaning strategy
Implementing a green cleaning strategy means more than buying eco-friendly products. It requires developing a team, a scope and a plan.
Real savings through sustainable maintenance
Managers looking to save resources don't have to investment in new products. Rather, they can find savings by focusing on sustainable maintenance.
Government building achieves LEED gold
PWGSC's Douglas Jung Building recently achieved a LEED gold rating in the category of ...
Grey water technology flush with savings
Grey water recovery systems are starting to gain traction in commercial and multi-residential buildings because of their ...
Transitioning to a paperless office
A paperless office frees up space, increases efficiency and lowers a company's carbon footprint.
Energy-saving checklist for facility managers
Here are seven strategies to reduce energy wastage.
Energy cost reduction strategies
Most building managers keep track of the cost of their energy bills. However, few pay attention to how much energy ...
Market responds to energy performance postings
Evidence shows that increasing the visibility of actions to reduce energy costs and consumption helps to draw support and build momentum.
