Green Building & Design
Clean energy projects serve mix of purposes
Clean energy projects present a burgeoning means for Indigenous peoples to assert stewardship of natural resources, nurture sustainable economic growth and curb reliance on fossil fuels.
Infrastructure investment a go-to in downturn
For public partners, P3s are a means to transfer risk. For the private sector, infrastructure’s recession-proof profile dovetails with expectations for a prolonged building spree.
Energy sector workforce evolves and expands
Energy efficiency is projected to create more jobs and assume a larger share of energy sector economic activity in step with a heightened focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Greening your washroom for the good of the planet
Four tips for operating a more sustainable washroom in celebration of the International Day of Forests.
Business case assumptions evolve alongside ESG
Investors and lenders are expected to increasingly focus on the physical and transitional risks of climate change, in turn upending some conventional views of costs and value.
Canadian school districts build for healthier environments
The schools installed future-ready infrastructure improvements for healthier, more sustainable learning environments.
Reaching net zero in the age of COVID-19
Optimizing ventilation and air handling systems is key to achieving net zero energy performance goals.
How schools are boosting air quality measures
The report found that schools have prioritized ventilation and filtration to reduce the transmission of the virus.
Windows and doors in the net-zero frame
A wider selection of high-performance windows and doors is expected to hit the market as Canada's National Energy Code continues to push the envelope toward net-zero-energy-ready development.
ASHRAE addresses natural resources at the House of Commons
ASHRAE President Sheila J. Hayter and President-elect Darryl K. Boyce testified before the Standing Committee on Natural Resources at the House of Commons of Canada on Nov. 20, 2018.
Global green building activity continues to rise
Recent industry research shows green building in 19 countries is poised for strong, rapid growth over the next three years.
New app helps users with energy benchmarking
A free app for members of the design and construction community in Ontario called the energyCompass.design tool – Compass for short – officially launched Nov. 7, 2018.
Amenities key to promoting occupant well-being
Health and wellness-promoting amenities are no longer just nice-to-have perks in sustainable office buildings — increasingly, employees are demanding them.
Passive House poised for institutional uptake
Passive House, a voluntary standard for achieving extremely energy-efficient buildings, appears to be poised for wider uptake in institutional projects.
Plans for first net positive energy office building
An office building in Markham, Ontario's technology hub plans to be the first net positive energy office building in Canada.
Four growing commercial hubs in Toronto
The GTA's rising population and provincial investments will fuel growth at commercial hubs near future transit-oriented developments.
Wellbeing a key trend for office spaces
Wellbeing is and will impact commercial office spaces as the emphasis on employee health and vitality continues to grow.