Carleton University

building code

Construction Business

B.C. ranks first for provincial energy efficiency

B.C. ranks first as the most energy efficient province in Canada for the fourth consecutive time, according to Efficiency Canada report.
outdoor dining

REMI Network

New handbook proposes designs for safe outdoor dining

Researchers at Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism have created a design handbook that envisions new ways to enjoy safe outdoor dining in Ottawa during and after pandemic restrictions.
energy efficiency

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Report suggests new building codes aren’t tough enough on energy efficiency

An Efficiency Canada report suggests a lack of mandatory air leak testing in buildings hinders attempts at net-zero energy efficiency.
carbon

REMI Network

Canadian universities rank high for sustainability

Canadian universities are celebrating their recent standings in the 2019 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, which measure campus sustainability.
nominations Margolese

Design Quarterly

Carleton announces new Hobin Prize in Architecture

Carleton University’s new Hobin Prize in Architecture and City Building recognizes outstanding work produced by students.

Canadian Property Management

Cynthia Cruickshank receives $5.1 million in funding

The Carleton University professor will use the funds to develop new building envelope technologies that reduce emissions in Canada’s building sector.
cogeneration

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Carleton University to get co-generation plant

Carleton University expects to fire up a new co-generation plant at its Ottawa-based campus next spring as part of its sophomore energy master plan.
health and safety

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Carleton U steps up health and safety response

Carleton University has launched a new online reporting tool that intricately links health and safety initiatives with facility management.
MacOdrum Library

Canadian Facility Management & Design

MacOdrum Library’s novel redesign wins award

Diamond Schmitt Architects' dramatic $27-million redesign of Carleton University’s MacOdrum Library earned a 2015 Library Building Award on July 7.