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.
Where to Buy Sustainable Building Materials in Canada 7 Suppliers That Stock a Range of Green Products, Both in Store and Online Finding sustainable building materials in Canada is easier than it was five years ago. The selection has grown. […]
What Makes a Roof Access Hatch Suitable for Sustainable Building Design? Solar panels and green roofs enhance building performance, but their effectiveness depends on safe, reliable access for ongoing maintenance. A roof access hatch might seem like a minor hardware
Find out What is Toxic to Animals, Symptoms of Chemical Exposure and How to Prevent Problems from Happening Renovation messes rarely look dangerous to a dog nosing around a toolbox or a cat prowling drywall. The worst hazards are colourless,
Case Study of the TRCA Headquarters Examining the Use of Mass Timber in Mid-Rise Construction Imagine living or working in a space that is comfortable when it’s scorching hot outside and feels warm and cozy when winter temperatures dip below
Choosing an overhead door for your garage requires asking a few questions. You’ll need to think about materials, locking systems and energy-saving features that not only protect your space but also help manage costs. The sustainability of the door is
A team of researchers at Montana State University has developed a new type of building material made from fungi and bacteria, offering a promising alternative to traditional construction materials like concrete. The innovative material, detailed in a study published this
I spent my childhood in Africa, and a deeply etched memory is the smell of new thatch in cool rooms on a hot summer day. Thatch’s astonishing insulation quality is just one of its charming attributes. Built with no straight
BUY CANADIAN Building Supplies Guide Published: March 12, 2025 We are still early in this tariff fiasco and it’s hard to say how everything will shake out. However, based on Trudeau’s interactions with Trump, he feels that we’ll be engaged
Humans emerged from the natural world yet are constantly in conflict with it. Our persistent anthropocentric worldview has led us to believe that nature exists to serve us, leading to dominating nature instead of living in accordance with it. Our
After the recent Los Angeles fires, more attention has turned to building fire-resistant buildings. And much of that attention centres around the roof as it plays an outsize role in protecting a building from fire. When embers become airborne with
