Green Building & Design
Competition driving green building momentum
Experts speaking at the Green Real Estate conference in Toronto said that green building competition is leading to incremental change in the suburbs.
Toronto 2030 District aims to cut energy use
The new Toronto 2030 District program aims to meet the energy and emission reduction targets that are outlined in Architecture 2030.
The benefits of EV charging stations
As electric vehicles gain popularity across Canada, property managers and owners can benefit by installing EV charging stations of their own.
Building features that promote biking to work
In order to promote biking to work among tenants, property owners and managers should ensure secure bicycle parking, changing room and showers.
Toronto looks at mandatory energy use reporting
Toronto's residential and commercial building may soon track their energy efficiency, as the city looks at mandatory energy use reporting.
New ETFO office sets bar for sustainability
The new ETFO office in Toronto is the city's first purpose-built facility to receive LEED Platinum, and features a Canadian first in geothermal energy.
Systems to improve stormwater management
Buildings can use different systems to improve stormwater management, thereby lessening the burden on the municipal drainage system.
LEED v4 updates look at life cycle analysis
The recent LEED v4 update places new focus on conducting a life cycle analysis of an entire building.
Green Globes certification goes mainstream
The updated version of the Green Globes' building certification is gaining recognition as an alternative to LEED.
Accommodating electric vehicles in condos
Installing electric vehicle-charging stations during construction is straightforward, but retrofitting existing properties can be a challenge.
Bridging the green gap in evaluation metrics
The consensus around the value of green building design and systems is still based more on a collective gut feeling than categorical evidence.
The designer’s role in green leases
Designers have a significant role in providing design solutions that address terms and conditions of green leases.
Engineering a LEED platinum office tower
Oxford Properties Group recently announced RBC Waterpark Place office tower will aim to be the first new office ...
The next version of LEED
The newest version of the LEED rating system is set to push the envelope in transforming the market to achieve improved environmental outcomes.
5 Rs improve resource efficiency in construction
Mission 2030 sets a target to eliminate construction, renovation and demolition waste from landfill over the next 18 years.
A task of Olympic proportions
Millennium Water is the largest green development project in British Columbia, covering nine city blocks in Southeast False Creek.
LEEDing the way with ergonomics
The USGBC has introduced an ergonomics pilot credit that promotes the creation of spaces and buildings that support occupant health and performance and have lower operational costs.
