Housing is a major concern for the nation’s military veterans, between 3,000 and 5,000 of whom experience homelessness. Now, a new partnership between the Homes for Heroes Foundation, the City of Kingston and the Ontario government is looking to tiny […]
On October 31, the U.K. organization Build Better Now will launch the COP26 Built Environment Virtual Pavilion to coincide with the UN’s COP26 climate conference, happening in Glasgow from October 31-November 12. This free and open virtual reality exhibition will
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently announced the winners of the 2021 CaGBC awards, which “recognize members who have made a significant contribution to the Council’s mission to advance Canada’s green building sector.” In addition to recognizing leadership and
Builders for Climate Action thinks so. A new study from Natural Resources Canada and the coalition Builders for Climate Action suggests that measuring a home’s energy efficiency alone does not provide a comprehensive enough picture of its overall emissions. The
With election day fast approaching, voters might be interested in knowing our political parties’ plans around green building issues. In brief, this is what the major parties are promising. The Liberals The Liberal Party platform includes these plans to promote
Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) is hosting their annual Green Building Festival at Toronto’s Downtown Marriott on October 5. Given the current pandemic situation, attendees will have the option of attending in person or virtually. The conference is intended for sustainable
In May of 2021, drilling began for a major district geothermal system for a new residential development in the historic downtown Forks area of Winnipeg. The new development, Railside at the Forks, will be a mixed-use neighbourhood built with an
On July 27, the federal government announced $200,000 in funding to help the City of Guelph improve energy performance at its facilities. The city has more than 100 buildings, and has pledged an additional $435,000 for the project. Guelph MP
New Brunswick-based PLAEX Building Systems, Inc. has developed a modular construction block system made from over 90 percent recycled materials. The system uses interlocking blocks that look and function a lot like Lego. A series of interlocking panels go over
If you’re thinking about making the jump to a tiny home, put flat pack houses on your radar. These kit homes are designed to be affordable, environmentally friendly, fast and best of all, easy to assemble. Manufacturers will often offer
