A new study from the University of Calgary shows that the levels of radon found in new Canadian homes has risen significantly over the past 50 years, from 96 Bq/m3 (Becquerels per cubic metre) in the 1970s, to an average […]
On October 31, the U.K. organization Build Better Now will launch the COP26 Built Environment Virtual Pavilion to coincide with the UN’s COP26 climate conference, happening in Glasgow from October 31-November 12. This free and open virtual reality exhibition will
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently announced the winners of the 2021 CaGBC awards, which “recognize members who have made a significant contribution to the Council’s mission to advance Canada’s green building sector.” In addition to recognizing leadership and
Builders for Climate Action thinks so. A new study from Natural Resources Canada and the coalition Builders for Climate Action suggests that measuring a home’s energy efficiency alone does not provide a comprehensive enough picture of its overall emissions. The
With election day fast approaching, voters might be interested in knowing our political parties’ plans around green building issues. In brief, this is what the major parties are promising. The Liberals The Liberal Party platform includes these plans to promote
Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) is hosting their annual Green Building Festival at Toronto’s Downtown Marriott on October 5. Given the current pandemic situation, attendees will have the option of attending in person or virtually. The conference is intended for sustainable
On July 27, the federal government announced $200,000 in funding to help the City of Guelph improve energy performance at its facilities. The city has more than 100 buildings, and has pledged an additional $435,000 for the project. Guelph MP
New Brunswick-based PLAEX Building Systems, Inc. has developed a modular construction block system made from over 90 percent recycled materials. The system uses interlocking blocks that look and function a lot like Lego. A series of interlocking panels go over
