The more human aspect of sustainability was the focus of a recent discussion on tenant demands for green space, at Toronto’s Green Real Estate Conference

Mental health, including depression, is the leading cause of short-term disability in the global workplace. In Canada, 50 per cent of short-term disability claims are

Half a can of pop is all it takes. That hundred-odd millilitres of syrupy soda is enough to contaminate an entire paper recycling stream. A

Although many tenants find value in creating sustainable office environments, over time, green behaviour can slip if property managers don’t foster this culture. However, according

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.

Whether they are property owners or tenants, many organizations are taking steps to green their commercial real estate. What fewer organizations are doing is measuring

With more than 100 registered hives in Toronto alone, people are seeing the environmental benefits and economic possibilities around urban beekeeping.

Green roof benefits include better air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved storm water management and economic advantages.

As density increases in cities and land for new parks becomes scarce, areas including Toronto are now looking to privately owned public spaces.

Experts speaking at the Green Real Estate conference in Toronto said that green building competition is leading to incremental change in the suburbs.

The new Toronto 2030 District program aims to meet the energy and emission reduction targets that are outlined in Architecture 2030.

As electric vehicles gain popularity across Canada, property managers and owners can benefit by installing EV charging stations of their own.

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.

A paperless office frees up space, increases efficiency and lowers a company's carbon footprint.