Modular homes are often pitched as a low-cost, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional, site-built homes. With many people priced out of the conventional housing market and looking to keep monthly energy costs down, these homes are starting to look more […]
Three of the most common insulation options are fiberglass, spray foam, and cellulose insulation. So we did an in-depth comparison where we put fiberglass insulation vs spray foam vs cellulose insulation to the test to find out which of the
This guide will introduce you to the world of indoor environmental quality (IEQ). It’s intended for anyone interested in learning more about what makes up a healthy indoor environment and how to improve the quality of their indoor environment during
Recent investments in mass timber have showcased its potential for solving common construction issues. Construction company EllisDon has received over $110,000 in funding from the federal government to further their research into a volumetric mass timber modular system aimed at
On Tuesday, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Industry, Energy and Technology announced it would be opening up a call for submissions to nominate “Areas of Interest” that could be used for renewable wind energy projects. “Areas of Interest” will be
Green building is such a fast-evolving field that it doesn’t matter whether you’re an architect or whether you’ve literally never thought about how houses work until right this minute—we can all learn a little more about it. The question is,
On July 7, the City of Toronto announced a limited-time enhancement to their Home Energy Loan Program (HELP), which has been providing homeowners with low-interest loans for home energy improvements since 2014. The enhanced program offers zero-percent interest loans of
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has unveiled a new version of its Zero Carbon Building – Design Standard. ZCB-Design v3 evaluates a building’s emissions across all phases of its lifecycle and awards certification to projects that model a zero-carbon
Even if the tile in your home was expertly installed, there will probably come a point where you need to confront the prospect of having to regrout tile. Wherever tile is regularly exposed to moisture—like the bathroom, the kitchen and
On June 1st, the federal government announced a $21.6 million dollar investment in Indigenous clean energy projects that will help remote communities reduce reliance on diesel fuel. Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the
