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The Daniels Corporation Unveils its Decarbonization Roadmap

Building Feb 27, 2023

The Daniels Corporation (Daniels) unveiled its sustainability framework entitled, Daniels’ Decarbonization Roadmap, which outlines the company’s action plan for its next two development cycles. The roadmap states Daniels’ goal of…

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Canada ranks third in the world for LEED certified buildings

Building Feb 13, 2023

The Canadian Green Building Council (CAGBC) announced that Canada ranked third globally on the annual list of Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED in 2022. The organization reveals that in 2022, Canada certified 248 projects, representing…

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Climate Changed: How homebuilders and residents are adapting to a warming world

Brenna Owen – THE CANADIAN PRESS Nov 8, 2022

VANCOUVER – The two-storey family home with a classic design and wooden cladding blends in with its neighbours, but its thick, insulated walls, airtightness, solar panels, heat pump and highly efficient windows make it a home built for a…

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CAGBC’s Disclosure Challenge puts the spotlight on data

Building Nov 8, 2022

The Canada Green Building Council’s new report, entitled Full Disclosure – Real Estate’s Climate Leadership in Action, highlights how data transparency, benchmarking and building labelling must become standard practice for building…

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Empty buildings consume more energy than you think

Farzam Kharvari, Carleton University Oct 31, 2022

Buildings consume more energy when empty or partially occupied for extended periods because they are designed to depend on human interactions. (Shutterstock) Farzam Kharvari, Carleton UniversityOver the past few decades, the booming…

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CAGBC introduces the latest Zero Carbon Building – Design Standard

Building Jun 27, 2022

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) introduced the latest version of its Zero Carbon Building – Design Standard, which prioritizes reductions in carbon emissions and embodied carbon.“These updates to the ZCB-Design Standard…

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Vancouver sets ambitious building emissions example for Canadian municipalities

Natasha Bulowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 25, 2022

CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER Vancouver city council passed a motion last week requiring all large commercial buildings to use only renewable energy by 2040 and setting limits on carbon pollution for existing buildings, making it the first…

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Green buildings can boost productivity, well-being and health of workers

Md Sazan Rahman, McGill University Mar 24, 2022

Interior green walls can improve air quality and reduce noise levels, improving the health and well-being of those who work there. (Shutterstock) Md Sazan Rahman, McGill UniversityMost people now recognize the energy savings benefits…

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Canada Ranks Second in the World for LEED Certified Buildings

Building Feb 15, 2022

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) announced that Canada ranked second globally on the annual list of Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED in 2021. In 2021, Canada certified 205 projects, representing more than 3.2 million gross…

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Call for submissions: 2022 CAGBC Awards

Building Jan 21, 2022

Nominations for the 2022 CAGBC Awards are now open. The CAGBC Awards is a national competition that recognizes members who have contributed to the advancement of green building in Canada.The Awards are presented annually at Building…

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