Vancouver city council has revealed a bold plan for reducing emissions associated with buildings both new and existing. On May 17, council approved four building emissions reductions reports that make wide-ranging recommendations on reducing emissions. They also include some new […]
How long does it take tile grout to dry? The short answer is 24-72 hours of drying time. It’s a big range because grout drying time depends on external factors like humidity and temperature and type of grout you’re using.
Construction is underway on a unique affordable housing project in Leamington, Ontario. The project will have the distinction of being a couple of “firsts:” the first 3D printed residential home in Canada, as well as the first 3D printed multi-unit
A new report from the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo is highlighting the importance of using our built environments to reduce risks related to extreme heat events. The report, Irreversible Extreme Heat: Protecting Canadians and
This guide is for anyone interested in the world of sustainable building design. It’s intended as a very brief primer on some environmental issues and possible solutions that you might consider in the designing and planning stages of a project
Every so often over the course of architectural history, windows have a moment. And while we’re not currently witnessing the aesthetic heights of the Gothic cathedral era, we are witnessing big evolutions in window technology. Where once windows were a
Sustainable building materials are gaining traction now in everything from public buildings to rental properties, but in the future, we’re likely to use materials that don’t just not harm the planet, but actively help it. Living building materials are being
Fiber cement siding has a longer history than you might suppose, with asbestos-based cement siding products first coming onto the scene at the beginning of the 20th century. These products were phased out in the 1980s, for obvious reasons, and
Many of us are working hard to make our homes more energy efficient. Many of us, however, may not have a clear target to strive for. We want more efficiency, but what’s considered “energy efficient” for a home? NRCan explains
November 26, 2025 Zoning is a tool local governments have historically used to decide how land is developed and used in a community. Zoning ordinances shape our built environments, determining everything from the density and composition of neighbourhoods to the
