Green Building Practices

Learn how to build sustainably, with topics ranging from deep dive comparisons of natural building techniques to insighftful reports on green infrastructure to improving a building’s indoor environmental quality.

Grotto roof - Greenway Studio

Why Don’t More Homes Have Green Roofs?

Why Don’t More Homes Have Green Roofs? Architect Bruce Greenway on What Drives Homeowner Adoption of Green Roofs In November 2025, Toronto’s Green Roof Bylaw was repealed, which required green roofs on new buildings with a gross floor area exceeding […]

studio's green roof - Victoria

Q&A With Bruce Greenway of Greenway Studio Architecture

Q&A With Bruce Greenway of Greenway Studio Architecture Bruce Greenway is the founder of the Victoria-based architecture firm Greenway Studio Architecture. In this Q&A, he discusses his approach to architecture and offers some advice both to aspiring architects and homeowners

Daniel Marks - Omba

Q&A with Daniel Marks, Founder of Omba

Daniel Marks is the founder of the North Vancouver-based woodworking studio, Omba. In this Q&A he talks about his approach to building furniture that lasts and offers some advice for people shopping around for sustainable furniture. 1. Can you tell

deer in green field - prepare a build site and mitigate habitat disruption

Before You Break Ground

How to Prepare Your Build Site Responsibly and Minimize Habitat Disruption Building projects come with a lot of responsibility. Not only do you need to ensure that the project is completed safely and efficiently, but you also have to consider