Mary Read

Mary Read is a former editor and writer for Green Building Canada. She has a background in ecocriticism and now lives in Toronto, Canada, where she teaches writing and grows a small urban garden in a small urban yard. Her interests include environmental justice, sustainable cities, community energy and the just energy transition.

Mary Read
Hot spring - geothermal energy for homes in canada

Canada, Where Are We at with Geothermal Energy for Homes?

Geothermal energy is growing fast in countries like Iceland, Indonesia, the Philippines and the U.S. Despite having ample geothermal resources, however, it’s not very common in Canada. According to Sustainable Technologies, there are only about 100,000 geothermal exchange systems in

Field of tulips seen through trellis - diy spring outdoor projects

8 Cool DIY Outdoor Projects for Your Home

Well, if you’re one of the many of us spending a lot more time at home this spring, you could probably use some projects to keep you busy. These outdoor projects use recycled and repurposed waste materials that are often

Snow covered cabin - prefab cottages

Prefab Cottages 101

“Prefab” cottages, also called “modular” cottages or “factory-built” cottages, have garnered a lot of interest recently for their chic designs, ease of construction and green options and building practices. The market for prefab cottages is rapidly expanding as people explore

Green dumpster - how to find waste materials to build a house

How to Find Waste Materials to Build a House

The idea of constructing a house with garbage might put some people off. Many people, even. There are a lot of benefits to reclaiming and repurposing materials for construction, though. These materials are cheap (often free) and they allow builders