From natural building materials to the high-tech, browse through these pages to discover a variety of materials used in green building as alternatives to conventional materials.
Low-VOC Paint: Why it’s the Healthier and More Sustainable Choice Minus twenty outside. Windows shut tight. The furnace running all day long. That is winter across much of Canada. And that is why the process of painting inside during cold
Material selection plays a critical role in meeting today’s performance, durability and sustainability benchmarks. Whether you’re aiming for LEED points, Passive House standards, or just trying to reduce a project’s footprint without sacrificing performance, the right materials can do a
Choosing Sustainable Sheet Materials for Home Renovations Renovation season hits hard in Canada. The snow melts, the permits come through and suddenly half the country is tearing out kitchen cabinets. Most homeowners spend weeks agonizing over paint colours and countertop
Fibreglass vs Aluminum Windows How Do the Two Stack Up in Terms of Thermal Performance, Lifespan, Sustainability, Strength and Aesthetics On a bitterly cold morning, two windows can look almost identical from across a room while behaving very differently at
5 Durable and Sustainable Tile Materials to Consider for Your Residential Property Choosing the right wall or floor tile means balancing daily performance with long-term durability. These two components can transform a space into one that holds up for decades.
Wooden Windows vs uPVC Comparing Cost, Longevity, Repairability and Whole-Life Sustainability Choosing between wood and uPVC (aka PVC or vinyl) windows usually comes down to upfront cost, and on that measure uPVC almost always wins. What gets left out of
5 Big Ways Manufacturing Efficiency Enhances Sustainability in Green Building Materials When people think about sustainable construction, they usually picture solar panels, recycled insulation or energy-efficient windows. Those products certainly play an important role, but sustainability often begins much earlier
Beyond Upfront Carbon: Reassessing Steel Building Lifecycle Performance A Broader Lifecycle View That Includes Durability, Operational Performance and Recycling, Can Paint a Different Picture of Steel’s Environmental Impact Steel keeps losing the green building conversation because of where the analysis
How High-Performance Windows and Doors Improve Home Energy Efficiency Windows and doors are the most vulnerable points in any building envelope, responsible for up to 25 percent of heat loss in a typical home. That makes high-performance fenestration (the design and placement
Types of Industrial Lighting A Guide to Industrial Lighting Fixtures and Factory Lights Industrial lighting plays a critical role in ensuring visibility, safety and efficiency of work throughout industrial settings, from factories to warehouses. Whether you’re outfitting a new facility
