Fabian Raemy majored in Political Science at Toronto Metropolitan University where he honed his skills as an investigative researcher, reporter and journalist. Although the journey started with politics, it quickly led to the world of sustainability. With a passion for green building and a need to share the truth, Fabian is always on the hunt for the next big piece of sustainability news.
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed a 3D printing method that uses live bacteria to turn compacted sand into solid, load-bearing bio-concrete structures without conventional cement. The work, published in npj Advanced Manufacturing, could point towards lower-carbon construction […]
A new affordable housing project in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, is aiming to show that low-cost housing and net-zero construction can work together. Heartland Housing Foundation is building 83 new net-zero homes in the city’s Sherridon neighbourhood, with support from Sustainable
Federal forestry minister Tim Hodgson says Canada’s forestry sector is facing a crisis that cannot be blamed on U.S. tariffs alone, warning the industry needs structural change to remain competitive. Sector Faces ‘Turning Point’ Speaking in Langford, B.C., during a
The global building and construction sector is not reducing emissions quickly enough to meet international climate targets, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC). The report
One of Canada’s largest battery storage facilities has officially entered commercial operation in eastern Ontario, marking a major milestone in the province’s efforts to modernize its electricity grid and prepare for rising power demand. The Napanee Battery Energy Storage System,
A new report is urging governments and developers to treat adaptive reuse as a core part of Canada’s housing and climate strategy, arguing that converting and upgrading existing buildings can deliver housing faster while significantly cutting carbon emissions. The report,
The federal government’s Spring Economic Update 2026 includes several measures that could influence the future of sustainable construction, building retrofits and energy efficiency projects nationwide. While the update focuses broadly on economic resilience, housing and infrastructure, organizations in the green
A new report is challenging long-held assumptions about the cost of cutting emissions in Canada’s construction sector, suggesting significant reductions are possible using existing technology and proven practices. The findings point to a clear opportunity for builders to lower their
Canada’s push to reduce its reliance on the United States is helping fuel major non-residential construction activity, even as cross-border trade tensions continue to create uncertainty for key industries. The shift comes after a difficult 2025 for Canada-U.S. trade, with
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