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Arabic Lines by Canadian Hands
Urban growth is happening in every corner of the world, not just those parts that seem to dominate the headlines. According to the World Bank, the Middle East North Africa Region has one of the world’s most rapidly expanding…
Ain’t a grand grand?
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) comes bearing positive news, reporting that 1,000 projects have now been LEED certified in Canada. The certifications total 145 Certified, 316 Silver, 447 Gold and 92 Platinum projects across…
WEB EXCLUSIVE: 25 tips, tricks, and traps to avoid when green leasing
Green leases are the next step in the evolution of green buildings. Beyond the four basic legal requirements; names of the parties, description of the leased property, term, and rent – a lease defines the duties of the parties, who…
Minto selected for Net-Zero Energy Housing project
Minto has been selected as one of five building partners in Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan) ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative (ecoEII), led by Owens Corning Canada and reported on earlier this month.With ecoEII financial support, Minto…
A ‘Living Green Infrastructure Declaration’ initiative aims to support healthier, more…
An online Living Green Infrastructure Declaration has been created to encourage government and the private sector to plan and build greener, healthier, more beautiful communities. Living green infrastructure advocates, including Green Roofs…
Toronto’s green roof industry is growing strong
According to Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC), there has been a 33 per cent growth in installed green roofs in Toronto in 2012 as part of the results of the Annual Green Roof Industry Survey.“Toronto’s green roof bylaw and…
Green roof industry grows by 24 per cent in 2012
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC), a membership-based industry association whose mission is to develop the green roof and wall industry in North America, is pleased to announce a 24 per cent growth rate in installed green roofs in 2012…
CaGBC announces Affordable Green Housing
In the wake of Earth Day celebrations, the Canada Green Building Council released its new Affordable Green Housing Program, which will provide free green building registration and certification to charitable building projects. Working with…
Light House Sustainable Building Centre drafts a white paper on energy labeling for Canadian…
Light House Sustainable Building Centre, a not-for-profit company dedicated to advancing green building and the sustainable infrastructure, has released a white paper titled "Energy Labeling for Commercial Buildings in Canada: What Property…
First home in Canada labelled under the new ENERGY STAR for New Homes Standard
Today, EnerQuality Corporation hosted the official ceremonies that marked the labelling of the first home in Canada qualified under the new ENERGY STAR for New Homes (ESNH) Standard. This custom home was built by Sloot Construction Ltd., in…