If you’re in the market for windows, you’re likely to encounter window energy performance stickers, especially on windows that have been ENERGY STAR certified. ENERGY STAR windows are actually required to display specific details regarding the window itself, its performance […]
It’s an exciting time to be a green builder. The industry is growing by leaps and bounds, empowered by increased investments in sustainability by all levels of governments, as well as public interest in making homes and workspaces more environmentally
Clothes dryers are a definite energy drain in the average Canadian home. Direct Energy tells us that electric dryers can draw anywhere from 2,000-6,000 watts. So for every hour of drying that translates to 2 to 6 kilowatt-hours of electricity.
This guide is designed to give you practical strategies for using water wisely in building and renovation projects. The information and strategies below will help you both while you’re completing a building project and long after the project is done.
The terms “green” and “sustainable” get thrown around a lot in environmental circles. They’re often used interchangeably, but they aren’t quite interchangeable terms. It might sound like semantics, but there are actually some important differences between the two words, especially
Alberta’s growing green energy sector is picking up some serious momentum in a market dominated by the colossal oil and gas industry. Alberta currently gets much of its electricity from coal and natural gas, but wind, solar and geothermal energies,
Canada is facing a housing crisis. This is probably not news to you, though. Affordable rentals are harder and harder to find. Record sales figures have priced many of us out of home ownership. And many of us have gone
The idea that our built environments can negatively impact human health isn’t a new one – the link between toxic conventional building materials and respiratory complaints is one such well-known impact. But can building green make a positive impact on
Quality insulation is a cornerstone of an energy efficient building. It improves thermal performance, reducing energy consumption and wasted resources. In doing so, insulation makes a building greener not just at the time of its completion, but over the course
While solar PV (photovoltaic) systems are becoming more common, average homeowners might find themselves a bit at sea when it comes to choosing solar panels for their home. Between energy loads and solar panel ratings, there’s a lot to learn
