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By Isaac Nay, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterCANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVERThe office building that sits on the north end of the University of Waterloo's campus was an energy-efficiency showpiece that barely relied on fossil fuels…

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Addressing net-zero targets on Public Private Partnership contracts

Building Mar 8, 2023

According to the Canadian Council for Public Private Partnerships, Infrastructure must be an important part of the Federal Government’s pledge to target a net-zero economy by 2050.The organization further states that findings from a UN…

Sustainability

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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Vancity launches Retrofit Program for Non-Profit Affordable Housing Providers

Building Jun 10, 2022

Vancity, Vancouver’s savings credit union, has launched its new Non-Profit Housing Retrofit Program to support climate-ready affordable housing.The program, which is available to hundreds of non-profit housing providers across BC,…

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Canada faces huge physical costs from climate change, making net zero a great investment

Neal Willcott, Sean Cleary May 20, 2022

Ontario fire rangers carry sandbags to fortify a wall holding back floodwaters in Pembroke, Ont., in May 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Neal Willcott, Queen's University, Ontario and Sean Cleary, Queen's University, OntarioThere…

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Dream kicks off initiative to transform 19 buildings into net zero retrofit

Building May 19, 2022

Canadian real estate collective “Dream” has announced the start of a decarbonization initiative that will see 19 buildings across Toronto and Saskatoon transformed to net zero.A $136.6-million investment from the Canada Infrastructure…

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Viability of carbon capture for Canada’s path to net-zero

Turner & Townsend May 3, 2022

In 2021, Canada passed the Canadian Net Zero Emissions Accountability Act. To achieve net zero emissions by 2050, decisive and pragmatic action is required across Canada’s top carbon intensive industries including manufacturing, mining, and…

Architecture

AGO selects team to lead the design of its expansion project

Building Apr 28, 2022

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) has contracted Selldorf Architects, Diamond Schmitt and Two Row Architect to lead the design phase of AGO Global Contemporary, the museum’s proposed expansion project.The three architects will work as a…

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Breaking Barriers to Efficiency Retrofits Through Lighting-as-a-Service

Chandra Ramadurai Apr 18, 2022

LED lighting systems are illuminating the way to cost savings, greenhouse gas reductions and better bottom lines. Despite being recognized as a bright idea, building owners are still using outdated lighting technology as they are faced with…

Sustainability

A coalition reveals 26 built environment climate action initiatives at COP26

Building Nov 11, 2021

A coalition of business and government groups announce 26 climate action initiatives at Cities, Regions and Built Environment Day at COP26.The initiatives include the Race to Zero Commitment to achieve net zero carbon by 2050 at the…

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