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.
A group of researchers released a report that used machine learning to analyze how rice husk ash (RHA) could partially replace cement in concrete. Studies into using rice husk ash have been ongoing for some years – this study’s use […]
A study recently published in the Journal of Sustainable Cities and Society showed that the type of paint used in urban areas makes a big difference in terms of temperatures across larger cities, with the use of cool paint being
Holcim is expanding its range of CDM recycling facilities in Europe. CDM or construction demolition materials, such as concrete, bricks and wood, are the debris that comes from the construction and demolition of buildings. They’re produced at a rate of
The federal Government of Canada just announced that it will invest more than $19 million into three clean energy projects in Nunavut. This was announced by federal Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal and Sakku Investments president David Kakuktinniq. Three
The Dryden Recreation Centre is being provided with $239,216 through the NOHFC or Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for renovations and sustainable retrofits. This funding will be used to install new emergency exits and dehumidifiers, as well as skate-resistant flooring in
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund is investing $996,000 into the Alternative Construction Technologies Hub located in the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) to quicken the development of new manufacturing and construction processes and materials. The Alternative Construction Technologies Hub
Research and Markets just released the Green Building Materials Strategic Business Report. The report states that in 2023, the global market for green building materials is estimated at $436.9 billion and that number is predicted to grow at a CAGR
Thanks to a deal struck between TimberHP and CertainTeed, Canadians can expect to see more wood-fibre insulation become available. TimberHP is a Maine-based manufacturer that started producing the first wood-fibre insulation in the United States. TimberHP just finalized the deal
The recently released Canada Green Buildings Strategy aims to help the country decarbonize the building sector, with a massive push to upgrade and retrofit over 16 million houses and over 500,000 commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. The strategy outlines key
The federal government recently released the Canada Green Buildings Strategy, a document that outlines the country’s goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 through various means. One of the major commitments outlined in this document is the replacement of oil
