CaGBC
Design Quarterly
New energy ACP available to Canadian projects
The latest addenda to the LEED rating system include an alternative compliance pathway, shifting the focus from energy cost to energy usage.
Construction Business
CaGBC reports on green building market impacts
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) released a new report that shows the potential of a green recovery that prioritizes green building.
Design Quarterly
CaGBC reveals Green Building Award winners
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has announced the winners of the 2020 Green Building Excellence Awards.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Blazing a trail for zero carbon in Nova Scotia
The zero carbon project marks an evolution in warehouses and, more broadly, the potential for a lower-emitting industrial sector.
Design Quarterly
CaGBC launches green recovery initiative
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has launched a new green recovery initiative, calling for government investment that prioritizes green building.
REMI Network
Scotia Plaza marks zero carbon building milestone
Scotia Plaza's 40 King St. West building in Toronto has become the largest certified zero carbon building in Canada at more than 1.5 million square feet.
Design Quarterly
Green buildings can re-ignite Canada’s economy
CaGBC has released its recommendations on how the green building industry can contribute to Canada’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery.
Construction Business
CaGBC study highlights gaps in zero carbon training
A new CaGBC study looks at the zero carbon training and education needs of engineers, architects, and renewable energy specialists.
Design Quarterly
CaGBC launches ZCB Standard Version 2
ZCB Standard Version 2 is designed to accelerate adoption of zero carbon building practices, helping Canada to meet its climate targets.
REMI Network
Condo is LEED Platinum first for Toronto
Aqualina at Bayside is the first high-rise condo in Toronto to earn LEED Platinum certification.
REMI Network
MUHC celebrates second LEED Gold certification
The McGill University Health Centre is the first hospital in Quebec to receive two LEED Gold achievements.
Design Quarterly
Canada’s first 10 Zero Carbon buildings certified
CaGBC is helping Canada eliminate carbon emissions with 10 projects certifying under its Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Standard.
Construction Business
LEED v4 hits 1,000 Canadian project milestone
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is celebrating a new milestone as Canadian LEED v4 project registrations surpass the 1,000 mark.
REMI Network
Ferris Elementary wins Greenest School in Canada competition
As part of World Green Building Week, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and the Canada Coalition for Green Schools recognize Canadian schools that promote sustainability and offer programs that encourage awareness of environmental issues.
Construction Business
Sun Life Building receives LEED Platinum
CaGBC has awarded LEED Platinum certification (Existing Building) to the Sun Life Building, the highest level of recognition for LEED Green Buildings.
REMI Network
Humber College’s NX building achieves design certification
The retrofitted building will be one of the most energy efficient in North America.
REMI Network
CaGBC honours green building leaders
The awards recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding industry leadership and who have made significant contributions to the CaGBC’s mission and goals in advancing green building in Canada.