For developers who want their buildings to be smart, installing their buildings with power over ethernet (PoE) technology is like giving a student books. It’s a big part of how they get smart. By supplying DC power through a copper […]
As a major producer of both natural gas and electricity, Canadians benefit from relatively low rates on both. Depending on where you are in the country, one may cost more than the other. Throughout most of the country, natural gas
SPONSORED CONTENT Gas vs Solar Generators Home Power Backup Compared Brought to you by Bluetti Published: Dec. 18, 2024 The two most important features of power supply are cost and reliability. While Canada generally has a reliable electricity supply, severe
In July this year, floods in Toronto caused damage costing just under $1 billion, while lightning-caused wildfires hit Jasper with a mammoth $880-million repair bill. Alongside the fire and flooding damage, Calgary added $2.8 billion to the natural disaster repair
Stormwater has the uncanny ability to avoid inconveniencing the party creating the problem and transferring it to innocent neighbours downstream. I experienced this when a retirement development was established on the neighbouring property, and the gentle stream that ran through
Terracotta roofs have beautified homes and sheltered people from sunshine and rain since ancient times. With its subtle reddish tones, this classic roofing material has always had a reputation of having a long lifespan. Compared to other roofing materials, terracotta
In 2022, there were just over 700,000 heat pumps in Canada. A year later, this figure increased by 20 percent to 840,000. Aided by the federal government’s Oil-to-Heat Pump Affordability Program, that number continues to grow. Air-source heat pumps are
Humans have an innate need to interact with nature. Biophilic design helps to satisfy that human need by connecting people with the built environment. This design style offers a number of benefits, not just psychological but also general improvements in
How does glue not stick to the inside of the container it is stored in, and what is the difference between adhesion and cohesion? These questions swirled through my mind as I tried to remove some construction adhesive that had
Spurred on by government incentives, the number of heat pump units installed has grown substantially in recent years in BC and across Canada. Given their high efficiency and their consequent ability to save you significantly on energy bills, the technology
