Explore effective and innovative sustainable technologies that reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy efficiency in buildings.
With the cold Canadian winter it’s no surprise that a lot of money goes into heating the home. But what is a surprise is just how much is spent: for the average Canadian home, an incredible 63.6 percent of its […]
When we consider the sources of carbon pollution, our minds often leap to the usual suspects: industrial plants spewing smoke, coal-powered stations, and the relentless hum of gas-thirsty vehicles. Rarely do we look towards the familiar confines of our own
Buildings are responsible for approximately 40 percent of greenhouse gas emissions and nearly half of that amount is attributed to a building’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). The HVAC industry is well aware of this fact and in recent
Many options are available in the market when it comes to lighting up your home and garden and many of these options can be both sustainable and cost-effective. Low voltage path lighting is one such solution for your outdoor lighting
One of the most destructive forces out there is, of course, fire. For any construction company building new homes or buildings, fire protection and fire retardation are always primary concerns. We’re always improving the ways in which we build structures
In the past 40 years global water usage has quadrupled. With about three billion people worldwide lacking access to safe drinking water, the message is clear that our water usage has become unsustainable. Luckily, new technologies have evolved to reduce
Clothes dryers are a definite energy drain in the average Canadian home. Direct Energy tells us that electric dryers can draw anywhere from 2,000-6,000 watts. So for every hour of drying that translates to 2 to 6 kilowatt-hours of electricity.
Alberta’s growing green energy sector is picking up some serious momentum in a market dominated by the colossal oil and gas industry. Alberta currently gets much of its electricity from coal and natural gas, but wind, solar and geothermal energies,
There are several reasons why you might want to be able to heat water outdoors. Soil and grime dissolve in water at higher temperatures, and detergents could work more effectively in warmer water. Whether it’s washing your car or cleaning
While solar PV (photovoltaic) systems are becoming more common, average homeowners might find themselves a bit at sea when it comes to choosing solar panels for their home. Between energy loads and solar panel ratings, there’s a lot to learn
