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.
Created through a collaboration of industry leaders and environmental organizations, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Pilot has just been released, standardizing the way residents of the United Kingdom will create net zero buildings, both residential and commercial. Up […]
Homeowners and builders alike now have a new way to learn about zero carbon building with the new Zero Carbon Building Micro-Credential program offered by the Canada Green Building Council. The goal of the program is to provide Canadians with
Though much effort is put into recycling batteries, much of the metal contained inside of them (e.g. manganese, cobalt, lithium and nickel) ends up going to waste. To generate a greater supply of these metals, scientists at the University of
C-Crete Technologies has developed the world’s first basalt-based concrete – it is cement-free and it is on par with conventional concrete in terms of cost and performance. Their product uses the non-carbonate rock basalt instead of Portland cement. Instead of the
The Government of Canada announced that it will begin imposing new import tariffs on steel that is imported from China, currently the largest producer of steel in the world. With steel being one of the most used building materials in
When Ontario premier Doug Ford first took office in 2018, he cancelled over 750 renewable energy projects. Now, in 2024, Ford’s PC government is overseeing the largest expansion of renewable energy in the province of Ontario in a decade. His
The new 2024 Ontario Building Code is set to come into effect on Jan. 1, 2025 and will have big implications for Ontario builders. The public review period for the NBC (National Building Code of Canada) just ended on July
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
